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Students examine perspectives for and against the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, develop a position on the embargo and articulate viewpoints in a public forum. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students identify the major advancements that have been made in transportation throughout U.S. history (waterways, horses, steam power, railroads, automobiles, etc.) They access websites imbedded in this plan and answer questions about transportation. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore the fifty states of the United States through this six lessons unit. Multiple resources are utilized to produce a product about a particular state. The creation of an appropriate bibliography forms the basis of this unit. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read an online article as they research economic, political, and geographic features of US cities that effect their crime rates. They collate data to be used in oral presentations to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students in an ESL classroom are introduced to the contributions of the Filipinos to the United States. In groups, they research the history of the Phillipines including its culture, climate and economy. They discuss the varoius waves of immigration from the country to the United States and state the reasons why they would leave the Phillipines. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the Filipino immigration experience to those of Mexico and Puerto Rico. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the history of the United States Steel Factory in Indiana. Viewing photographs, they discover how the factory was built and the materials used. They discuss the use of the plant and nearby railroad yard and ship canal. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use a geographic perspective to investigate different regions of the United States. After a classroom discussion, students draw a map of the regions and describet he climate, natural resources, business and industry, and cultural characteristics. Then they use a geographic perspective to study one of the region's features. Finally, the students develop an engaging presentation to make to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students particpate in using a map key and compass rose on a map of the United States. They identify the 50 states and their capitals. They participate in an assessment that includes questions and a blank U.S. map that they are required to correctly fill in. Full Review »
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- 1st - 5th
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Students are introduced to the geological development of the state of Indiana. Using the internet, they visit the U.S. Geological Survey and locate the earthquake zones in the state. In groups, they locate and identify the energy resources and minerals found in Indiana as well. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students research the links between Texas and U.S. history. They explore their ties to the Progressive Era and World War I. Students analyze one of the main themes of economics. They view why migration and the Mexican Revolution's impact in international politics overwhelmed all involved. Full Review »
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