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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students, in groups, investigate the purpose and jurisdiction of government agencies assigned to regulate different science/technology/health issues, then describe situations in which agencies might have a disagreement, and stage a mock hearing. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Student examine the working of the Executive Branch of the US government and the existence of non-profit public interest groups. They research government agencies that provide services and programs to non-profit organizations with related interests. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students study wildlife management and identify the appropriate government agencies that are in charge. They examine different wildlife management techniques. They write a letter showing interest in the activities of one of the agencies. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the basic functions of each level of government. They take a walk around the neighborhood and identify what is taken care of by local government agencies, explore various websites, and prepare a PowerPoint presentation and newsletter. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students explore government and community resources by identifying basic government agencies including the post office, social security, health department, department of children and families, etc. In addition, they write next to each department a defining phrase (post office--buy stamps). Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the roles that the United States government agencies play in weather forecasting, climate control, and other climate-related environmental issues. They then write letters to President Bush recommending how a new National Climate Service could be organized using resources from these established agencies. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine a general overview of the issues around lead poisoning in order to become more aware of the dangers and effects it has on the human body. They investigate how and why various government agencies and laws were established to prevent and protect the general public from lead poisoning, as well as raise awareness about lead poisoning issues. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe the objectives of the Department of Health and Human Services. They list the agencies within the Department that deal with health issues in America. Students explain the role of government in skin cancer prevention. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the impact of Administrative Agencies on their daily life and discuss the ideas behind the creation of government agencies. They also explore due process and pose as applicants, hearing officers, and reviewing judges in welfare benefit cases and a school suspension case. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are taught that there is more to executive branch of the federal government than the president and cabinet. They identify in pairs the names and fucntions of different departments under the executive branch of federal governemnt. Studnets work together to complete a flow chart of the different parts of the executive branch of the federal government. Full Review »
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