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- 7th - 8th
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Students read facts about women'ts suffrage and research topics related to women's rights. Optional films for viewing and books to read. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research a famous person in the field of History, Civil Rights or Science. They are required to give an oral presentation on the information they find. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students identify and locate appropriate sources for use in researching a noteworthy scientist. They are introduced to effective note taking, source citing and oral presentation techniques and then summarize their research in a presentation. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students examine the lives and contributions of five people who have impacted science in the four lessons of this unit. Key facts in the life of the persons are placed on a timeline and a mini-biography is created. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explore the components of biographies in the six lessons of this unit. Four science biographies are utilized to provide examples for student analyzation and practice. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students research and explore lives of famous scientists, analyze accomplishments of scientists, and create presentations. Six lessons on one page. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explain the importance of individual action and character. They explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past make a difference in others' lives. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students participate in a read and think aloud exercise using the passage, "Florence Nightingale, Nurse (1820-1910) which is guided by the teacher. They focus on determining the difference between reality and fantasy, finding significant details, improving vocabulary skills, and making text to personal experiences. In the student practice section they complete an independent reading of the passage, complete comprehension questions, and score their work with the attached guide. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students describe the contributions made by Florence Nightingale to the medical profession and to her community. They describe ways that they have helped or could help people in their community. They identify a person in need of service and devise a plan to serve. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students explore and become inspired by the achievements of a female from history who faced difficult circumstances to become a doctor. They identify reasons why they would like a certain career and list some of the realistic steps they would need to attain that career. Full Review »

