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- 9th - 12th
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Students define philanthropy and evaluate how the government would functin without the help of volunteers. They write song lyrics, participate in a class discussion, and complete a Venn diagram. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a class demonstration of the water cycle and compare ground water to surface water on the Earth. They discuss The availability of water and water conservation. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify hazardous trees in a wooded recreational area. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use a potato to demonstrate their understanding of topographical maps. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify the features of a watershed and how topographic features create and comprise a watershed. They create watersheds using laminated maps, foil, newspaper, and water. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify problems and potential improvements for U.S. public school education. They research and debate the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind Act". Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students think more seriously about what they want to do for a living after high school. They investigate other options for success excluding the college tract. They explore the ramifications of every occupation and pursuit placing different demands on the human body. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students develop critical thinking skills so that they may produce their own written plays or music from their thoughts and feelings. They express their thoughts based on what has been presented to them over the duration of the course. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the responsibilities of the colonists in establishing a new colony. They formulate a social compact in class after a discussion of the Mayflower Compact and construct a policy statement and an action plan to achieve one or more goals related to an issue of public concern. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the Mayflower Compact prior to creating their own classroom version. In groups, they select rules from their student handbooks and justify why they should remain or be omitted. As a class, students brainstorm a list of rules , have class members sign it, and post them in the room. Full Review »

