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Students trace the United States' involvement in Iraq from 1991 to today. They interpret a map of Iraq, evaluate possible causes and effects of events. They participate in, collect and analyze a poll regarding the next steps the US should take. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the 1998 military strike on Iraq and the public reaction to the timing of this strike. They read two articles, one factual and one discussing citizens' opinions of the strike. They design a survey on issues discussed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students conduct background research into the experience of war from a soldier's perspective in preparation for interviewing veterans. They write a story that captures a soldier's experience of leaving home to travel abroad for military service. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students review different diseases that confronted soldiers during the Civil War, which were often more threatening than the enemy. They research different diseases and use word-processing software to create reports about the diseases. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students access information on the Internet that relates to the types of disease that were prevalent in the Civil War. They interpret this information and summarize their findings in a written report. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze the influence of culture, media, technology, and other factors on health. They explore problem solving and mystery diseases. Students practice and improve public speaking skills. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study the historical background of Desert Storm/Desert Shield. They determine that not all Americans were in favor of the Gulf War and examine the Gulf War Syndrome. They discover that another possible cause pertains to chemical weaponry or fallout from Allied bombing. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the issues surrounding Gulf War Syndrome. In groups, they analyze evidence from the war and medical information. They participate in a debate in which they support their feelings on whether the government of the United States tried to hide this issue from the Americacn public. To end the lesson, they read articles from veterns who suffer from the disease. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate how toxic chemicals affect biological systems. They determine the toxic dose of a chemical that inhibits seed germination in a Brassica rapa. They investigate the effect of environmental tobacco smoke on human lung development. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the dynamics between the economies and politics of the United States and the Middle East and the role of oil. They read and discuss scenarios, then in small groups role-play members of Congress. Teams identify solutions for addressing their concerns, and create a presentation. Full Review »
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