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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the philosophy of nonviolence developed by Martin Luther King, Jr. and how this turned into practice during the Civil Rights Movement. They compare these teachings to those of Mohandas K. Ghandi. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students determine differences between Keynes' and Hayek's economic philosophies. They describe economic freedom according to Hayek, as current economists describe it, then explain how Keynes' economic policies could limit economic freedom . Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explain the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. They view a political cartoon of the period, then do a writing assignment for homework. They write about how they would feel if the British were calling them traitors. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students participate in a lesson that focuses on the study of the Declaration of Independence. The freedoms outlined in the document are discussed. Students make connections between philosophy and the writing of the Declaration. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students study the effects of the Great Depression on the role of the federal government in the American economy. They reflect on the approaches to government involvement in the economy taken by the Hoover and Roosevelt administrations. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students investigate the main ideals of the Declaration of Independence. They design an illustrated version of the document that can be used by third graders to understand its meaning. They rephrase eight sections and illustrate them in a way that grabs the interest of third grade students using "History Alive" resources. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students analyze the significant events in the founding of the United States. They read and analyze text, role-play famous Colonial Americans, write a biographical journal entry, and develop a thesis and write an essay in preparation for the Advanced Placement essay. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students explore the philosophy of Marin Luther King, Jr. and the teachings of Mohandas K. Gandi. They consider how this philosophy translated into practice during the Civil Rights Movement. Students explore the relationship between King's teachings on nonviolence and those of Mohandas K. Gandhi. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students view several pictures obtained from a government website using the subtopic, "War" and listen to explanations of the origins of our involvement in wars in the past. They listen to lecture about why nations become involved in wars. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the Declaration of Independence and ascertain its true intent and its eventual realization. They analyze the Declaration of Independence and summarize the intentions of the Declaration. They read each grievance and rewrite it in today's terms using dictionaries and any other resources available. Full Review »
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