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- 6th - 9th
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Students recognize some of the universal themes in conflict, including those found in science fiction. They make connections between large scale examples of conflict and personal examples of conflict and develop their own plot outlines based on a central conflict and involving characters who may or may not be human. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read a fictional story called the "Children of Dune". They examine the themes and characters in the story. They answer questions to complete the lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students participate in a sensory word association activity with the word "desert." They write down any words or images that come to mind when they associate with the smells of the desert, the sights of the desert, and so on - i.e., as if they were to journey to the desert. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students focus on the characters in fairy tales and to discuss their strengths and weaknesses. They watch the documentary "Women of Dune" and focus on its portrayal of power. Afterwards, they describe some of the super strengths that super heroes have, and some of the weaknesses that are fatal flaws for some characters. They may give examples from science fiction, films, cartoons, and even video games. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and analyze the novel, "Children of Dune." They watch the documentary, "Women of Dune," analyze characters, develop a continuation of the story, and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify which parts of the earth are solids, liquids or gases. They discover the need to conserve natural resources. They examine different products and what materials are used to make them. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students examine the geology of Connecticut, including plate tectonics, glaciation, and fossil formation. After reviewing past lessons, they write essays about what life may have been like in the Mesozoic Period. Following a field trip to a museum, students take quizzes and discuss the impact of the mineral industry on their state. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students study the geography, people, history, governments, and economies of the Middle East. They develop a basic vocabulary of Arabic terms and work with various materials in creating an aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-understand board game for their own use (and for use by their peers). Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the history of the United States Steel Factory in Indiana. Viewing photographs, they discover how the factory was built and the materials used. They discuss the use of the plant and nearby railroad yard and ship canal. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students stud the concept of Pangaea by using Wegener's clues to construct a map of the continents joined together. They determine how fossil distribution can be used to enhance the study of continental drift. They locate the following and mark them on a world outline map; Urals, Alps, Iceland, San Andreas fault, Andes mountains, volcanoes in Italy. Full Review »
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