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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the history of education and race in the United States. By researching Supreme Court cases dealing with race and education, students examine the ways in which these cases have reflected changing social and cultural norms. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students explain the steps by which a bill becomes a law. They research how a bill becomes a law within the three branches of Utah's government and synthesize their research and discussion in a classroom representation of government. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students compare and contrast events of two different centuries of their own history. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the proposed Affordability in Higher Education Act. They synthesize their knowledge by acting as lobbyists representing different special interest groups with opposing perspectives on the proposed bill. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students research and discuss the case of Brown v. Board of Education by reviewing documents associated with the case. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the history of race discrimination in the US and about the Brown vs the Board of Education trial. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the issue of China and the World Trade Organization. They read the case study of Kenneth Pai, watch and discuss a video, read handouts for and against China joining the WTO, and prepare a business memo. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the various racism and discrimination faced by various ethnic groups in the United States. In groups, they research the legal system and describe the purpose of the United States Constitution. They review cases brought before the Supreme Court and share their effectiveness to change society. To end the lesson, they discuss what the founding fathers meant by racial superiority. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study how government decisions need to account for competitive forces. They examine Utah's higher education system as an example. They describe how Utah compares to other western states in attracting out-of-state students. They research data on the funding of higher education compared to costs per student. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the judicial system with a focus on the Supreme Court. In groups, they identify the role of the Court and their judges in the government. Using cases, they try to predict the decision using precendent and their own interpretation of the material. Full Review »
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