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If These Objects Could Talk
Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine American Indian artifacts through historical, cultural and artistic lenses. They explore the philosophy behind the Smithsonian Institute's new museum to honor American Indian history and traditions. Full Review »

Exploring the Issues Surrounding Girls' Education in Afghanistan
Grade Range
6th - 12th
Rating
5 Stars

Students consider how different cultural and religious groups perceive girls' education. By addressing differences and identifying common ground, students attempt to arrive at a philosophy of girls' education that takes varying viewpoints into account. Full Review »

Keynes vs. Hayek: Rise of the Chicago School of Economics
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students determine differences between Keynes' and Hayek's economic philosophies. They describe economic freedom according to Hayek, as current economists describe it, then explain how Keynes' economic policies could limit economic freedom . Full Review »

JAPANESE BASEBALL
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students read an article by Scott Menscher comparing and contrasting American and Japanese games. They analyze the connection that today's baseball is an international game incorporating Japanese philosophy. Full Review »

Through the Eyes of a Poet
Grade Range
10th
Rating
3 Stars

Students research contemporary poets and their works to determine the poet's philosophies, attitudes, concerns. Full Review »

[PDF] The Wind Blows from East to West
Grade Range
6th
Rating
3 Stars

Students examine how the Japanese combine lasting ancient religion and culture with existing western philosophy. To conclude the lesson students host a trade fair. Each group displays their product with charts, graphic aids and tables. Full Review »

Thinking About Learning
Grade Range
8th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

Students discuss and read about approaches to classroom learning. They write a paper comparing the educational philosophy of CALS with that of their own schools. Specific examples are crucial to a successful piece. Full Review »

Research Project covering the Impact of John Fitzgerald Kennedy's Presidency
Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students explore the basic philosophy behind the research paper. They utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students distinguish between facts and irrelevant material. They create a cooperative PowerPoint. Full Review »

[PDF] Influences of the Enlightenment on the American Declaration of Independence
Grade Range
8th
Rating
3 Stars

Students participate in a lesson that focuses on the study of the Declaration of Independence. The freedoms outlined in the document are discussed. Students make connections between philosophy and the writing of the Declaration. Full Review »

[PDF] Four Enlightenment Thinkers
Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
4 Stars

Students examine lives, philosophies, and political beliefs of four Enlightenment Thinkers: Baron de Montesquieu, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke. Students then work with partner to write short speech from perspective of one of the philosophers. Full Review »