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- 9th - 12th
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Students search for the answers to worksheet questions about the history of astronomy. They use the Web and later share their answers with each other. This is a great introduction to astronomy activity. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students explore the local area in which they live and develop an awareness of how their local community has been influenced by history. They become aware of how the local community influences their lives today. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students investigate the Wright Brothers. They complete an online Webquest, explore various websites, use a flight simulator, answer discussion questions, and locate newspaper articles on the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 12th
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Students study the history of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. They read a story, view photos of the disaster, and complete a comprehension worksheet. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students make art presentations about different pieces of artwork. There is critical thinking done in groups to form conclusions about various artists and artworks. The focus is upon the history of art and the communication of its visual representation. The groups form opinions using critical thinking skills that could influence possible extension activities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine aesthetic movement known as modernism, discover why organizers chose modernism as World Fair's design pattern, interpret photographs of modernist fair buildings and identify artifacts that reflect modernist ideas, and explain how fair's design was similar to global Art Moderne movement of the time. Students then explore impact of modernism on history of design. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate how environmental surprises and endocrine disruptors influence perceptions of benefits and costs. The decisions of science are under these type of influences and must be thought out with a definite method. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students study types of soil, rocks, mapping skills, cultural traditions, and economic resources of a community in relationship to the gem mining in the area. They read about the history of the area, examine rubies mined there, speak to a local miner and evaluate soils in the areas near the mines. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students create a short story and publish it in the form of a comic book. They discuss the history of comic books and identify the elements of a comic book story. Each student creates an original six page comic book, writing the story and creating illustrations for each page, including an advertisement page. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students develop an oral history of a memorable event in their family. Working with a partner, they create interview questions based on a family story or event. After interviewing their family member, they edit their interview piece and present it to the class. Full Review »

