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- 7th - 8th
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Students, in a small group, discuss a chosen hero. They define the movement potential from the research introduced, then write five sentences or poetic images that define the heroic attribute of commitment that this person has exhibited. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students research environmental issues in order to develop a personal Earth Day plan. They present their plans to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students, after examining the function and appearance of heroism in history and modern situations, analyze why people choose to maintain commitment to a belief. They also continue collecting materials/Internet research for their unit project, Dream weaver. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the reasons why juveniles commit crimes. As a class, they watch movies showing juveniles committing crims and discuss the impact on societies. They take a field trip to adult and juvenile courts and compare their procedures and rulings. To end the lesson, they write an essay on their reactions and feelings toward juvenile delinquency. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students explain the importance for diverse individuals, groups, and communities to make a common commitment to foundational ideas and values of American democracy, which constitutes a unifying civic identity in a pluralistic society. They find examples of the core values that allow for such diverse opinions in our country and protect the minority. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the concept of intentional torts. In groups, they compare and contrast civil and criminal wrongs committed by people. They are given case studies and use the elements of torts to apply to them. They share their reponses with the class to end the lesson. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students weigh pros and cons of dog ownership, discuss many responsibilities that come with owning pets, such as training, veterinary care, and attention, discuss long-term commitment necessary, and complete American Kennel Club worksheet "Is Your Family Ready for a Dog?" Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students explore different rationales for punishment. They discuss why society has a different criminal justice systems for juveniles and adults. Students watch a video clip about a young boy who commits murder. They conduct a mock hearing to determine whether the boy should be tried in the juvenile or criminal justice system. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify each of the three rotations for the READ 180 classroom (computer, independent reading, and small group instruction) and the expectations for each. They check out audiotapes and books for independent reading and discuss the anti-bullying materials provided during small-group lessons. Finally, students describe an ideal classroom learning environment and make commitments toward that ideal. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study the story of women's entry into the clergy in several different denominations. Then they write short reports of the enter of clergywomen into different denominations, and discuss ways in which their stories teach us something about commitment to a calling. Students also select particular women from their research and write short biographies of each, compiling a kind of "Who's Who" among women in American religious life. Full Review »
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