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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine state rights and the commerce clause. In this Supreme Court instructional activity, students examine primary documents from Gibbons v. Ogden and discuss the implications of the decision.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing English into the Spotlight

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about the English-language debate and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons in the Classroom: Party Animals

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze political cartoons that feature donkeys and elephants as political party symbols and respond to 2 short answer questions.
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The Lost World (4 parts)

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders view this science fiction adventure, though not scientifically accurate, creates opportunities to explore the extinction of dinosaurs and to explore evolution.
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Clearcutting: Sustainable Forestry?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the conflicts between the economy and the environment by focusing on forest management in Maine. They read pamphlets on siliviculture and clear-cutting as well as those by environmental groups then conduct a debate on...
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V-R-A-N-T-S-I-S and Me

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discuss themes and issues of culture, identity and self-esteem. They construct responses to those themes. Students profile themselves and try to answer questions about themselves tied to the themes of this lesson.
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The Family

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this family in American society worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and answer 15 vocabulary matching questions regarding the institution of family in different cultures.
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Responsibilities

For Teachers K
Students identify different responsibilities they have at home and at school. In this responsibilities lesson plan, students identify the responsibilities they need to follow through on and what happens when they don't. They put...
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Seat Belts and Bike Helmets

For Teachers K
Students answer questions on seat belts and bike helmets. In this seat belt and bike helmet lesson plan, students watch a demonstration with eggs and simulated seat belt and bike helmet about why some eggs broke and some stayed safe...
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It's Time to Call 911

For Teachers K
Students demonstrate how to get help in an emergency. In this 'In Case Of An Emergency" lesson plan, students listen to a story called It's Time to Call 911, describe emergencies using their senses, practice writing/saying important...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers K
Students identify problem solving strategies and demonstrate the ability to make choices using those strategies. In this problem solving lesson plan, students are introduced to vocabulary and strategies by playing a hula hoop game, then...
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Saving Big Cats from Extinction

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore extinction.  In this biology and environmental science lesson, students define extinction, identify what living things need to survive, and create a persuasive poster about "saving the big cats" using a desktop...
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The Economy and Politics

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this economy and politics sociology worksheet, students complete 14 fill in the blank questions and 7 multiple choice questions regarding the how businesses operate in different economies and under various political control.
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The Enlightenment

For Students 9th - 12th
For this online interactive world history worksheet, learners answer 20 fill in the blank questions regarding the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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American Revolution and Constitution Take Home Assessment

For Students 8th - 12th
In this early American history worksheet, students create posters that feature the branches of government as established by the U.S. Constitution. Students also research founding ideals of the nation and use Venn diagrams to compare and...
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American Revolution and Constitution Take-Home Assessment

For Students 10th - 12th
In this early American history instructional activity, students draw diagrams of that feature the responsibilities of each of the 3 branches of the federal government and then create their own original visuals that highlight the...
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What Do You Know About Hawaii?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive Hawaii worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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What Do You Know About North Dakota?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive North Dakota worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Great Debate--Hellenism, Judaism, and Luke 10:27

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students work in teams to establish the viewpoint of Biblical characters and debate aspects of the Hellenistic view versus the views of the Christian and Jewish people.  In this Hellenism and Judaism lesson, students assume the roles of...
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Madonna

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Madonna and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Malcolm X

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Malcolm X and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Bioethics of Eugenics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research and discuss the ethical aspects of Nazi racial ideology, including sterilization, marriage prohibitions, and euthanasia. They develop codes of ethics regarding reproductive rights, euthanasia, and the death penalty.
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Ecology: Factors Influencing Animal Populations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students assess the factors affecting animal populations. Working in groups they define specific vocabulary terms and complete several activities from "Project Wild."
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The Genetic Basis of Neurological Disorders

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore neurological disorders. They examine the presence and absence of discernible genes. Students describe neruological diseases and draw faces of affected persons. They play a human neurology disorders learning game.