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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska:Cutting Cordwood

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve problems and answer questions about two young men attemtping to earn money by cutting cords of wood.
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High School Mathematics Problems from Alaska: Cigarette Smoking

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the monetary cost associated with smoking. Students use statistics to determine life expectancy and cost associated with smoking.
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Broadcasting World War II

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders listen to several broadcasts from the WWII era. They research, write and perform simulated radio broadcasts concerning topics related to American society in World War II.
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It's Time to Put Our Money Where Our Mouths Are

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders choose a person who should be honored on our currency. They write a letter outlining the reasons for their choice.
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Dog Lot Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils use their problem-solving skills to answer math problems. They determine the cost of feeding sled dogs. They share their answers with the class.
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Firewood Problem

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers write and solve their own story problems. They determine the cost of firewood by the cord. They organize their data in graphs and charts.
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Reading a Graph: Azimuth Range vs. Day in Barrow Alaska

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars practice reading a graph while doing story problems. They determine the x and y intercepts and calculate the slope. They also practice writing linear equations.
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Cutting Cordwood

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine a story problem in which two men are earning money by cutting cords of wood. They use data from graphs to use on a grid. They practice writing algebraic equations as well.
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Fire Fighting Crew

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the concepts in statistics to make decisions. They calculate the mean, median and mode. They compare one firefighter against another and analyze the data. They share their information with the class.
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Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use different pieces of art and critique them. Using worksheets, they analyze the historical and cultural context of the art and the methods in which the artist used. They discuss their responses as a class and use them to...
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More than Masks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design their own mask using the face as the base. Using pieces of acetate, they mold the material into the shape of their face and turning it into an animal. They must draw their design and calculate the measurements before...
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Folktales: Uncle Cricket, the Soothsayer Lesson Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners read the Nicaraguan folktale, "Uncle Cricket, the Soothsayer," prior to participating in various activities. Among the ideas presented here are completing story maps, analyzing characters, summarizing the plot, writing...
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Social Studies: Commemorative Quarter Designs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research symbols from Texas history and make selections for quarter designs. In addition, they include written explanations to accompany their drawings. Coin designs cultural background and visually represent patriotism and...
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The Common Tragedy of Consumerism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students evaluate the effectiveness of current climate change solutions. In this global warming lesson, students look at the current measures implemented and analyze whether they are beneficial to the environment or not. Advance reading...
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State Sovereignty and the Ethics of Intervention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the history, ethics, politics and law of state sovereignty and its limits.  In this investigative lesson plan students listen to a lecture, discuss then complete a few assignments. 
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Was the Iraq War a "Humanitarian Intervention?"

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students debate the intent of the Iraq war.  In this humanitarian intervention instructional activity, students each research a view point and defend it in a class room debate.  Students defend the views points of Terry Nardin or...

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