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In this lesson students examine the formal and informal powers of the president, as well as the political skills required to win office. They also assess the personal qualities needed to win office and to carry out the responsibilities of the presidency. Full Review »
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This three-hour simulation helps students understand the relationship between "interest" and "money" in modern American politics. Excellent web resources are provided as well. Full Review »
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In this lesson, students roleplay a staff meeting in a presidential campaign. Students play the parts of pollsters, policy advisors, and the candidate, choosing viable policy positions for the campaign. This is a terrific lesson for a high school govern Full Review »
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Students view current political ads and learn how they make use of various commercial ad appeals. Students will also develop familiarity with basic videography terms. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students identify way man has learned to predict and control destruction caused by natural disaster. They discuss ways that natural disasters can be beneficial. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in different activites examining Benjamin Franklin and his activities. They work together in groups and as a class to research his inventions and his self-improvement plans. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Second Amendment of the Constitution. They research and organize key arguments and other fundementals of gun control. They participate in a debate defending the wording of the Second Amendment. Full Review »
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- 7th - 11th
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Students visit a multimedia online journal as a model for their research and journal about their own communities. They examine writing for themselves and writing for an audience as they study the community and present it in more than one media. They use cameras and recorders while creating a multimedia journal. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate how murals portray cultural expression. They study the history of mural making, explore its symbolism and design a mural of their own. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 1st
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Students analyze various types of natural disasters and discover techniques man uses to live with nature and to control nature. They are able to identify ways that man has learned to predict natural disasters; identify ways that man has attempted to control the destruction caused by natural disasters; and discuss ways that natural disasters can be benefical. Full Review »
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