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- 9th - 12th
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Students simulate the transaction costs experienced by the average householder in the former Soviet Union. They consider time spent searching and waiting in line, scarcity of goods and the lure of the black market. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss peasant and aboriginal societies in modern times. They examine conflicts that societies, which still have feudal roots, face in changing to a modern social structure. They read information and organize it through various categories. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the cultures of the major population groups in Canada from pre-colonial times to the 19th century. Working in groups, they compare and contrast societal relationships in present day Canada with those of 16th century Europe. They record their findings on an analytical grid. They complete activities in nine history and social studies units about canada. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students explore how events of WWII influenced the relationship between Canada and the United States. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students appreciate change when it affects their personal lives. They realize it is a difficult process to accept because of its risks and uncertainties. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students discover art's impact on current events. During "March Madness, students explore the NCAA tournament. After researching colleges and universities, students select an art medium and create a reflection of one NCAA school. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students gain an examineing of the Darwinian theory of evolution, examine how Darwin's theory has been adopted by ruling elites in order to justify their position in power, compare religious and historical responses to Darwin's theory, and role-play religious leaders' responses to Darwin's theory. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students read an essay about folklife and record their thoughts in journals. After discussing the terms associated with the topic, they complete worksheets on types of folklife, pop, elite, and folk cultures. Depending on the age group, students either write reflection papers or give oral presentations on the lesson. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students identify and interpret the styles and elements of music in three major folk regions of Louisiana within specific traditional music genres. Then they hear the diversity of music in the state and identify the major genres of traditional music by how they sound and where they most ofter occur. Students also identify the context within which to consider their own musical landscapes that they look for and listen to different versions of songs. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students realize that adults entertain themselves at work and in their private lives and that much of adult play, like children's play, is part of adults' folklife and that they play in various folk groups. They consider the elite, popular, and folk culture elements of adult play and recreation. Students also investigate tourism in their region and around the state and examine it in relation to how local insiders interact with the same activities and events. Full Review »
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