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- 9th - 12th
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Students to rate themselves on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the happiest) as to how happy they feel and write their rating on a sheet of paper. They explore gelotology (the science of laughter) and its benefits to our social, mental, and physical well-being then read articles on laughter. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 5th
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Students investigate the concept of a list poem. The lesson differentiates the activity according to skill or grade level. The lower level students are exposed to the poems that are already written. Higher levels create their own poems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students share observations on the nuances of meaning in face to face and online interactions with others. After reading an article, they identify the causes and effects of internet flaming. They create their own comic strips demonstrating the outcomes of flaming and write a bill of rights outlining the responsibilities of internet users. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read and discuss the article "As Older Students Return to Classrooms an Industry Develops." They work in groups to design a class for their peers based on their area of expertise. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a game of charades to examine different animal behaviors. After reading an article, they discuss why bees waggle and how that behavior applies to humans. They research the behaviors of an animal of interest to them and notes that behaviors importance. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read "Team Ethiopia Dazzles in Going the Distance" from The New York Times and discuss the impact these athletes have had on their country. Students work in groups to research different African nations that have participated in the Olympics and how the games have affected their researched country. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss topics they believe receive too much or too little attention in their U.S. history textbooks. They review ideas deemed the most overrated and underrated. They write critiques of their U.S. history textbooks by analyzing people, places, events, eras, and ideas they consider to be overexposed or underexposed by their books. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss at what age children should be exposed to electronic media. After reading an article, they identify the types of media products for infants and toddlers. They predict the effects of the media on the children at various stages of development. They write their opinion on the marketing of this group in an essay. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the relationship between an author's life and their work. Students research the historical and personal events surrounding a Nobel Prize winning author and how they are reflected in the author's writing. They create a timeline that makes the connection among his or her life, local and world events during his or her lifetime, and text publication dates. Students write short stories revealing the influence of their homelands. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider the impact of genetics on a person's intelligence and appearance. After reading an article, they examine the controversy over using human growth hormones. They debate the approval of using the hormone to increase the heights of short children. They also write an essay arguing for or against the use of the drug. Full Review »
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