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- 9th - 12th
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Students role play as members of Save the Earth Foundation attending a public hearing about potential energy failures. They write a plan of action regarding the advantages an disadvantages of alternative energy sources. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the meaning behind some of the language in our Constitution and the common benefits that our federal taxes support. They also research specific examples of services that are funded by federal tax revenues and debate whether these should be paid for through federal or state and local money. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a car loan project. They discover the importance of a budget, using credit and purchasing a car. Using local tax rates, they calculate their monthly car payment including taxes and licensing fees. They also examine career opportunities in the field of finance. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students analyze the passage of the 16th through 19th amendments during the Progressive Era around the turn of the century. Using research skills, they write papers and create portfolios supporting and opposing the adoption of each amendment. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students listen to group reports and then individually research one of the other reports. Upon the completion of this second research activity students write a short story in the style of Hawthorn's writing. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students are introduced to the Bill of Rights. They gain insight into the U.S. Bill of Rights as well as knowledge about the human rights sections in constitutions of other nations. Students draft a parallel Bill of Responsibilities that citizens should practice in order to safeguard the Constitution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore property rights law by examining the potential conflicts between those who rent property and the owners of the property. They read and discuss a selection on tenant and landlord responsibilities then role play several disputes between landlords and tenants. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the role of profits in an economy. As a class, they explain why profits are an incentive and practice calculating profit and loss. They discover what a firm in capitalism must do to earn profits and explain the relationship between profits and the allocation of resources. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students evaluate the feasibility of installing a photovoltaic system on the roof of a new school being planned for their community. They research the topoc and then each student assumes the role of a specialist having a specific point of view and knowledge base, or the role of the community member. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate how agriculture can be used as a political tool. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and take notes, identify reasons for protecting agriculture, write an essay about a current political issue in international agriculture, and develop a skit. Full Review »
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