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The 1932 Election: A Turning Point in History
Students discuss the presidential election in 1932. In this U.S. history lesson, students compare and contrast the differences between the Hoover administration and the administration of FDR. Students work in groups and present the...
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Queen Rania
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Queen Rania 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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LABOR UNIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Learners define and discuss labor unions in the United States. They compare and contrast labor unions in the United States and labor unions in Europe and Japan.
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Give Me the Seven Digits
Sixth graders practice locating specific information by using the telephone book and othe common reference sources. After a lecture/demo, student groups utilize a worksheet which allows them to practice finding information.
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Creating a Landmark Calendar-An Enterprise for Your School
Students scrutinize the steps necessary to produce a school calendar featuring local architectural sites and landmarks.
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Picture Tomorrow
Students discuss their plans for the future. they draw pictures of something from their future that they plan to do or be. They display their art work in the classroom.
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Where You Belong
Learners identify different groups to which they belong, and use counting techniques to take a census of their family and class.
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Community Foundations and You
Students list and explain the functions of the three sectors of the American economic system. They identify foundations as part of the third sector. They summarize the function and purpose of their local community foundation. They apply...
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Urban New Haven in the Making (1920-1980)
Young scholars read and discuss issues that are relevant to the community. They develop a sense of social efficacy that encourages participation in their community and identify with the local area, and can reduce feelings of cynicism...
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Make a Two-Dimensional Dollhouse
In this dollhouse instructional activity, students use the outlined pictures to cut, color and paste to design a two-dimensional dollhouse. Students color, cut and paste furniture of their choice.
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The Not-So-Trivial Pursuit of the Common Good
Students practice using vocabulary associated with philantrophy. They identify scientific breakthroughs and the funding that made it possible. They create and explain timelines of scientific and medical breakthroughs.
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Korea in Your Community
Students identify Korean products sold in the US and become aware of Korea's importance in international trade.
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Ben Franklin Half Dollar
Learners research contributions to American culture and technological progress through Benjamin Franklin's quotes and inventions. They also analyze research in order to design a coin honoring Ben Franklin's contributions.
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Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes to Town
Students research the impact of Big-Box Stores on local merchants and government. They view the program, "STORE WARS," and discuss the role big-box stores play in their lives. They complete an information form.
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Power Builders: Leaders and Cities
Students are explained that they are going to consider why cities are built and what needs they meet for their residents. They view a video "The Building of New York City." Students work in small groups to plan imaginary city. They...
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Citizen Participation
Students compare and contrast political parties and interest groups. They examine the role citizens play in how to improve the community. They develop a survey to determine the needs and services opportunities in their community.
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Remember When?
Young scholars work in cooperative groups to research life in a decade of the 20th century. Each group member writes a 7-10 page paper highlighting the social, political and cultural events and the group presents a Powerpoint...
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Life in Britain during the Industrial Revolution
Young scholars comprehend the living conditions, experiences and opinions of the people who lived during the Industrial Revolution. They examine primary source documents relevant to the topic. Students compose a letter representing the...
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How to Invest Your Money
Students use the Internet to research various companies to determine if they are smart investment choices. Using a role-play activity, they pretend they have received an inheritance from a distant relative. They invest the money into...
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Building a Class Government Through Elections
Young scholars participate in their own classroom election to fill multiple positions. Individually, they examine campaign speeches and write their own. Once the election occurs, they must fulfill their duties as outlined in their...
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Photographs of Lewis Hine: Documentation of Child Labor
Students use the Archival Research Catalog to complete assignments and activities about Lewis Hines and the National Child Labor Committee.
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Yard Sale
Students complete activities to discover spending, goods, services, price, advertising, choice, alternatives, criteria and opportunity cost.
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Diamonds of Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore: Seven Black Men of Distinction
High schoolers examine writings from Booker T. Washington. They write short essays based on topics given to them and complete a matching activity. They also discuss aspects of Washington's life.
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Role-Playing the Ashland/Wal-Mart Story
Middle schoolers, in a talk show format, role-play persons involved in the Ashland/Wal-Mart story.