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- 1st - 6th
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Students use technology to create a database demonstrating their knowlede (in the case) of the African Continent. This project could be applied to almost any other concept studied. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students read the social studies text about constructing and living in log cabins. They construct model log cabins with popsicle sticks and milk cartons. They write a rough draft sequenced list of the procedure. They revise their lists. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students critically analyze readings through group discussion, research, and writing as a way to explain India's caste system, its origins, and its social impact on Indian culture and society. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how Social Security works. They are then to determine how Social Security can be reformed. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students view artworks that make a statement about social conditions. They discuss the artworks, write about them and present their ideas to the class. They create socially conscious art pieces of their own. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students investigate the future of the U.S. Social Security program. They conduct research, write journal entries, meet and interview a State representative, create a web page with links, and develop a solution for the Social Security dilemma. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read three case studies to focus on how the United States dealt with foreign policy issues. In groups, they read about the decision to drop the atomic bomb, the commitment of troops to Vietnam and wwhether to send troops to Somalia. They discuss the variables involved when dealing with foreign policy issues and write a paper to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students produce art that invokes social awareness about a pressing issue or a political topic relevant to today¿s society. They will explore how artists like Felix Gonzalez-Torres create art to stimulate social consciousness regarding issues, particularly problems and injustices, of contemporary life. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students simulate a research project to discover how archaeologists study about the people and the past. After completing an archaeological inquiry worksheet, they base their research project on objects found at various locations in the school. In groups, students make inferences about those who use the objects. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students, in a program entitled "Strategies for Success," examine ways to change public perception of their school. In this project-based lesson, they explore local social and environmental issues, develop a conflict resolution mentoring project, compose a book about local heroes, and initiate a food drive. With local media coverage of their efforts, students realize positive ways to gain recognition. Full Review »

