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- Higher Ed
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Students listen to Plato's Allegory of the Cave and work in groups to analyze the allegory. They identify situations where they have needed to make changes, and determine why we choose to change or not to change. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students make a paper clock containing a quote about using time wisely. The meaning of the quote is illustrated on the clock, to help students see why using time carefully is so important. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students examine the life of Prince Hall who became a member of the Free Masons during the time period of slavery. Depending on the grade level, they are shown pictures or read a reference guide listing the characteristics of each philosophy. To end the lesson, they discuss the meaning of freedom and identify the factors one needs to feel a part of a society. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students discover the interaction of American Literature, politics and the environmental movement. They explore the changing concept and philosophy of wilderness, and explain the development of The National Park System. They read sections of Thoreau, Muir, Abbey and Emerson with a set of questions for the students to develop their own essays. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students create drug free posters on computers in order to promote the abstinence of not consuming drugs. They present their poster to the class with their small group. They display posters in various areas of the school. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students create a report on how they believe they have helped their school, peers, and the community through their drug free posters. They individually write their reports, but edit their reports with their groups. They share their reports to the class. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students write an editorial piece which takes a position supporting or opposing the free trade policy during the 1790s. After identifying barriers to trade in the 1790s they analyze how their position on the free trade would fit into the philosophy of industry leaders of the day. Their editorial should focus clearly on how how the free train policy helps or hinders the development of the United States. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine their own political party affiliations and political beliefs. After reading an article, they discuss how students at Duke define their political philosophies. They brainstorm events, people and experiences that have shaped their own political philosophies and write an essay outlining their philosophy. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students read and discuss Boyle's Mechanical Philosophy and his rejection of Aristotle's theory of "Forms and Qualities." They answer a given set of questions and discuss these with the class. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students distinguish between curriculum and instruction. The utilize concept mapping strategies to organize a philosophy of elementary social studies education. They explain the process they underwent to organize their information and to identify their categorical headings. Full Review »
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