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- 9th - 12th
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Students determine net migration for the southern, northeastern, western, and midwestern regions of the United States and analyze the impact of migration shifts in these regions. Full Review »
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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 research the Lewis and Clark Expedition and the impact it had on westward expansion of the U.S. They write a paper focusing on exploration and Indian relations, create a visual aid based on maps of the expedition, and do a class presentation. 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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- 7th
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Students investigate the physical states of water and about weather observations in the fourth grade when studying Earth and Space Sciences.This unit represents the next phase of learning about the topics of water and the weather. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students discuss and demonstrate the use of maps. They locate the United States and Florida on a world map and locate the county and city of residence on a state map. and complete "Mapping" activity sheet. 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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- 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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- 8th - 9th
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Students research and examine the secret Special War Problems Division program in Latin America and discuss the impact of the program on civil and human rights. They assess the motives for the program and explore various quotes from that time period. Full Review »

