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Marine Animals on the Move

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work with partners to track tagged animals using real-time data from satellites. Students gather and analyze data, compile information and conclusions and then prepare a final presentation of their research.
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Who's in Charge of This Animal?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study wildlife management and identify the appropriate government agencies that are in charge. They examine different wildlife management techniques. They write a letter showing interest in the activities of one of the...
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Identifying Issues facing Africa

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify 5 issues facing Africa as a class The work in teams to create a joint project, conduct independent research into Africa, and present these ideas in a persuasive argument. The work in their groups in class to plan their...
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The July Crisis: Can You Stop the Great War?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students role-play as diplomats from countries involved in World War I who have received telegrams stating they must prepare presentations on their country's position about the war. They have 45 minutes to reach a peace accord, or they...
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The Last Abortion Clinic: Key Constitutional Issues of the Abortion Debate

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners discuss the Constitution of the United States and its amendments, then apply this discussion by creating a "Who should Decide What?" list, based upon their ideas about whether controversial issues such as abortion and medical...
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The Legacy of Imperialism

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders research the historical background of a chosen country. They analyze the effects of Imperialism from a personal, historic, and modern-day perspective. They formulate a postion regarding the effects of Imperialism in their...
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Grappling with Trade-Offs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are divided into groups representing different departments of the United States government. They identify the goals and needs of their department. They present their information to the class and answers comprehension...
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A New NATO?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and interpret NATO's mission statement. After reading an article, they discover incidents in which NATO has deviated from their original purpose. In groups, they research the opinions of the countries of NATO. They write...
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Scopes Trial Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to prepare arguments for a moot court case. They know how the Scopes Trial impacts academic freedom today. Students know what constitutional amendments are applicable to this issue (including the Butler Act). They...
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National First Ladies' Library

Opening the Olympic Games

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine the history of the Olympic Games, including the opening ceremonies. In small groups, they create Olympic flags using symbols that represent their country and communities. In phase two of the lesson, students work in...
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To Kill a Mockingbird Debate

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders debate issues in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. In this debate lesson, 8th graders break into three groups and given a view to research and debate. Students must find text to support their ideas and others' ideas.
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Politics in Your Own Back Yard

For Teachers 4th - 11th
Students take a closer look at local government in Britain today. For this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover a history of county councils and neighborhood authorities. Students also research the services...
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Vocabulary Set 9: English 3

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The roots nom, pater/patr, and lega, are the focus of a 16-slide, vocabulary-building presentation. Each root is defined, a word built on the root is presented, along with its definition. Next, as an example, the word is used in a...
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The U. S. Constitution (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 17 fill in the blank questions regarding the U. S. Constitution. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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NATO and Russia: Will the Expansion of NATO Cause a New Cold War?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders role play as participants in a NATO meeting focused on inviting a number of independent republics from the former Soviet Union to become members of NATO. They represent their countries after researching them.
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Manuelito's Role as a Leader

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Manuelito's involvement with the treaty which freed the Navajo from Fort Sumner, his leadership role in keeping peace, the details of his meeting with Grant, his support of education, and his disappointment with Indian...
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No Friends but the Mountains: A Simulation on Kurdistan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read background information on the people of Kurdistan and explore the geographical, political and ethnic history of the region. They participate in a debate where they role-play various points of view in the conflict.
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What are the Qualifications to be President of the United States?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the qualifications necessary to be the president of the United States. They create a want-ad for this position using what they have learned about the qualifications.
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Third Parties and the American Party System

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the role of third parties in American politics. Individually, they use primary source documents to write an essay on how third parties emergered and why. They also discuss the influence third parties have on...
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Worksheet
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Advanced Synonyms and Antonyms - Multiple Choice - Nouns 2

For Students 4th - 7th
In this synonyms and antonyms worksheet, students complete 6 multiple choice questions where they choose the best synonym for each word given. Then students complete 6 multiple choice questions where they choose the best antonym for...
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US Government: The Constitution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the branches of government. In this U. S. Constitution lesson, students examine the system of checks and balances in the U.S. plan of government as they read the document and define vocabulary words.
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US Government: The Checks and Balances System of the US Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the responsibilities of the 3 branches of U.S. government. In this checks and balances lesson, students identify the powers of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government. Students share examples of...
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Dual Federalism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare and contrast the roles of federal and state governments in the United States. In this government lesson, students research state and national governments' joint and individual powers prior to debating a topic...
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Constitution Worksheet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this U.S. Constitution worksheet, students respond to 63 short answer questions about Articles I-VII of the American plan for government.

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