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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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- 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 - 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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- Kindergarten
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Students sing various songs including "The Animal Blues", "Pony Song", "The Three Little Pigs", and "I Bought Me a Cat" in this General Music lesson intended for use with a kindergarten class. The lesson also includes critical thinking prompts for post-assessment. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students play and sing various musical activities in a 3/4 time signature in this excellent General Music lesson for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on the song "Marsupial Sue" written and sung by John Lithgow. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students practice singing and playing in basic time signatures in thie General Music lesson for the second grade that uses the songs "America", "Waltz of the Flowers", and "Skin and Bones". An ideal lesson for use prior to Halloween. 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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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students examine anti-war TV ads concerning the war in Iraq. They research information concerning the war, quotes made by generals, and the importance of a strong military. Students explore the possibility of enacting a draft and whether military generals support this move. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students research well-known and lesser-known facts about Albert Einstein. They organize their information and write a report on Einstein's life, work, and philosophies. Students create colorful bas-relief mask images to honor Einstein's contributions. Full Review »
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