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- 6th - 8th
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Students increase awareness of organizations that grew out of necessity and increased social consciousness during the Civil War and Reconstruction. They trace the origins of three organizations founded for the common good. They link organizations of the past and present. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students investigate the structure and properties of matter. They analyze key vocabulary, conduct experiments, conduct Internet research, observe and analyze demonstrations, create and illustrate vocabulary cards, and take a quiz. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students probe the main concepts of the Age of Enlightenment in this five lesson unit. The great thinkers and their ideas form the basis of this exploration into the philosophy used to help form our nation. 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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- 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the nomenclature, operation and purpose of America's Space Transportation system. They demonstrate how water can be broken down into its component gases of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis. They construct and use the apparatus to test for the presence of the gas carbon dioxide (C02). Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students listen to and discuss music relating to the Women's Liberation Movement. They write essays about their experiences when they saw something in a new way. Students participate in acting out a scene about someone who wants something that he/she can not have. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the contributions and influences of dynasties on Chinese history. They role-play as citizens during selected dynasties and write daily autobiographical entries. Students complete projects on the geography, social structure, inventions and philosophers of China. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students research Pythagoras and learn how to apply his theorem. They solve real life problems using the theorem and demonstrate knowledge of exponents, equations, and radicals. Students include diagrams in their research papers. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss Galileo's conclusions about the position of Earth in the solar system raised objections from the Church. They work in groups, each group research one of the issues or other similarly controversial ones. Students are exposed to both sides of the issue-arguments for proceeding with scientific inquiry or breakthroughs as well as aarguments for not proceeding. Full Review »

