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\nHarry S. Truman - Campaign of 1948\n

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\nStudents establish the major events leading up to the election in 1948.  In this U.S. History lesson, students research details about Harry S. Truman, then they participate in a class discussion about him so that they are ready to...\n
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\nThe Presidential Nominating System\n

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\nLearners examine the process by which candidates for U.S. president are nominated by the Democratic and Republican parties. They identify the differences between primaries and caucuses and key terms and issues related to the primary...\n
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\nCandidate Position Research\n

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\nAs part of their study of the US Presidential election process, class members research a presidential candidate's position on a specific topic or topics. Formatting their research as a pro/con question (\"Should the Death Penalty Be...\n
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\nElectoral College Philosophical Chairs Debate\n

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\nBecause of the Electoral College, it is possible to win the popular vote in a US Presidential election and still lose the election. After researching the pros and cons of the Electoral College, class members engage in a structured debate...\n
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\nGerrymandering: How Drawing Jagged Lines Can Impact an Election\n

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\nWhat is gerrymandering, and how does redrawing district lines in a presidential election give one political party advantage over another? Viewers will learn about the origin of the term gerrymandering, why political parties desire more...\n
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\nPresidential Campaigning\n

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\nEighth graders participate in a simulated presidential campaign by conducting research on the Internet. They define a party platform, run a campaign and write and deliver speeches in teams. Students can then act as the electoral college...\n
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\nA Day at the Beach: How to Keep Our Planet Clean\n

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\nYoung scholars write a persuasive essay based on cleaning up the coast and other philanthropic values. In this writing lesson plan, students determine what is needed in order to keep the planet clean, and offer solutions to the...\n
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\nRunning for Public Office\n

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\nStudents engage in the election process. In this public office lesson, students review the election and campaign process then design a campaign for their own selected office election using provided guidelines and links.\n
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\nPaper Recycling Program\n

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\nStudents design a campaign to encourage paper recycling at the school.  In this recycling instructional activity, students try to persuade other students and staff members to adopt a new recycling program.  Students work...\n
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\nVictory in the Pacific, 1943-1945\n

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\nStudents examine the military campaigns of the Pacific theater, tracing the path of the Allied offensives. The activity presents what the Allies were trying to accomplish and why.\n
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\nPet Food Safety a Concern\n

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\nStudents research pet food safety laws to find out what is required in general, explore what fellow students consume, consult with veterinarian about what he or she thinks about pet food safety, present findings to classmates, and...\n
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\nPresident Truman 1949 Inauguration\n

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\nThe Chicago Daily Tribune, along with many Americans, did not expect Harry S. Truman to win the 1948 presidential election. Yet on January 20, 1949, he took the oath of office and addressed the nation as the 32nd president of the...\n
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\n\"The Proper Application of Overwhelming Force\": The United States in World War II\n

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\nLearners examine the role that the U.S. played in bringing about victory in the two major theaters of the war in the Pacific and Europe. How the various military campaigns contributed to the war's successful conclusion forms the focus of...\n
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\nThe American War for Independence\n

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\nHigh schoolers complete a unit of lessons that examine the goals of the Americans during the Revolutionary War. They explore an online interactive map of major campaigns, read and analyze primary source documents, and analyze diplomatic...\n
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\nSustainable Development\n

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\nYoung environmentalists use a conference format to reach consensus on ways to slow deforestation and promote sustainable development. Class members are assigned roles to play during the conference, and work on posters and a public...\n
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\nThe Wonderful World of Escher\n

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\nBridging art and math can be as easy as making tessellations. The art, context, and life of M.C. Escher is explained to the class, as is the concept of tessellations. After a bit of art history, pupils get out the ruler, tape, and...\n
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\nField Projects: Science in Action\n

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\nCooperative groups select from one of four scenarios regarding hurricanes, greenhouse gases, thunderstorms, or the global climate domino effect. They discuss what kind of research needs to be conducted to address their chosen scenario...\n
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\nRecipe for an Inaugural Address\n

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\nAn inaugural address represents the first moments of a new beginning. Using John F. Kennedy's speech as a model for guided practice, groups examine the ingredients of an inaugural address. Individuals then repeat the analysis...\n
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\nHow Studying Venus Saved Earth\n

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\nScientists discovered a hole in the ozone layer in 1980, and by 2000, the hole was three times the size of the United States. Through global efforts, scientists discovered the cause and worked together to get countries to implement a...\n
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\nEgg-streme Sports\n

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\nHere's a new twist in the egg drop competition. Using only six inches of tape, four straws, and 2 pieces of newspaper, teams build a structure that keeps an egg from breaking when dropped. What's different about this project is that the...\n
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\nPersuasive Communication (Grades 9–12)\n

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\nBefore your students reached your morning class to learn about persuasive writing, they probably saw dozens of examples of persuasive communication in the form of advertisements. A short, introductory lesson inspires class members to...\n
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\nCelebrate the Arts\n

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\nStudents explore the responsibilities of people working in advertising. They create a campaign to support the arts including advertisements in several different media. Length of unit depends on number of projects completed.\n
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\nThe Voting Game\n

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\nLearners examine and discuss the Canadian electoral process. They conduct a simulation of the electoral process, with students running as candidates, holding a convention, campaigning, and voting for Prime Minister of the Day.\n
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\nStudents investigate their knowledge about HIV/AIDS and read an online article about treatments that have been prolonging lives of sufferers. They create media campaigns to promote HIV/AIDS awareness.\n
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