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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine Shakespeare's use of poetic conventions as principle of dramatic structure in Romeo and Juliet, identify use of figurative language, and poetic forms to impart perspective in play, and examine other Shakespearean plays. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine the roots of African American pride and accomplishments. Individually, they are assigned an African country for them to research. In groups, they discover the life and works of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington and Joseph Sengbe. To end the lesson, they view art from the country they researched and reflect on them in writing. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study the role the Supreme Court plays in laws and decisions that affect individuals with disabilities and examine the policies of the American with Disabilities Act. They draw parallels between policies enacted by the ADA and the ways in which these policies affect their everyday lives. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use mystery novels to focus on the history and ethnicity of different regions of the United States. As a class, they are introduced to the elements of a mystery and compare them to the other types of novels they have read. In groups, they discuss the characters, setting and plots of the novels while researching the historical events occuring in the text. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students are introduced to the idea of career development. As a class, they discuss the types of occupations their family members are in and compare them with those of the past. In groups, they work together to complete a job application and complete one of their own for a job they are interested in doing. To end the lesson, they practice writing their own business letter in the correct format. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students identify different agencies or institutions where bilingual skills are required. They explain how these agencies and institutions assist the Spanish-speaking population in the local area. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different nutrients in the soil and fertilizers affect plant growth. In groups, they participate in a role play in which allows them to see the interactions of humans and plants. They also read articles and record their opinions about issues related to agriculture. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students complete various career handouts about aspects of work, including "Occupation grouping", "Holland Code", "Occupational Maps", and a data checklist. This lesson is best suited for middle to high school level students in a Career class. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students compare and contrast Supreme Court decisions dealing with the application of civil rights during times of war, with emphasis on discrimination and detention. Working in groups, students review cases and analyze how they reflect the intent and spirit of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. Students use their analysis to create a Powerpoint presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students write about economic and banking issues of concern to the public. They investigate lending discrimination and the effectiveness of the 1977 Community Reinvestment AAct in correcting it. Students use this guide to make research and writing your essay a little easier. Full Review »

