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Community Research and Action Plan: Economic and Social Rights

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students research human rights problems in their community. They analyze and report on data gathered, and develop an action plan to address problems related to social and economic rights.
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Magnetism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars experiment with the concept of magnetism. Working in small groups, students design an experiment to test the magnet attraction of various substances. After completing their experiments, young scholars research magnetism...
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Inventors & Trailblazers

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to a groups of African American inventors. In groups, they research the role of each person in improving different industries. They also examine the barriers African Americans faced from the Civil War to the...
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Cross-Cultural Dialogue Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners view situations from more than their own point of view. They use the incidents in the author's story to explore the concept of crossing cultures and reflect on what it is like to feel like an outsider (in the way that the author...
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Examining What Sharing Really Means

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the remarkable degree of sharing that the author encounters upon arrival in Africa. They reflect on the enduring understanding, "Attitudes toward sharing differ among different cultures." The respond in their journals...
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Why We Count

For Teachers K - 4th
Students visualize census data on a map and use a map key to read a population map. In this census lesson, students use a map of the Virgin Islands and corresponding worksheets to gain an understanding of population density.
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Health Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore similarities and differences in jobs in one field. In this careers activity, the teacher introduces the concept, then students brainstorm a list of jobs in the health field and complete a worksheet pertaining to various...
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What Makes a Hero?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify the characteristics of a hero. In this character development and writing lesson, students listen to music with a hero theme and discuss the common traits of heroes. Young scholars explore individuals and...
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Can Diet and Exercise Help?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research information on diabetes. In this health and or language arts lesson, students develop Power Point presentations to demonstrate how life style choices affect the risk of developing diabetes. This is a great activity to...
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American Idealist Lesson 3: Participation through Public Policy

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore America's War on Poverty. In this American history lesson, students research the work of Sergeant Shriver regarding poverty during the Johnson administration. Students share their research finding in an essay or oral...
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An Aging Population - Economic Problem or Opportunity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore if the aging population has any effect on the economy and overall well-being of society.  In this economic lesson, students research the economic impact of the older citizens.  They develop their own ideas and...
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Too Large to be a Lunatic Asylum: South Carolina’s Mental Health

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the history of South Carolina's mental institutions. In this South Carolina history activity, 8th graders discover details about asylums built in the state in the 1800's. Students analyze primary sources about...
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Settlement House Movement SAC

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners read and view a movie on Social Gospel and Settlement Houses. In this Social Reform lesson plan, students view the movie, read the passages and answer questions on the social reform movement of this time.
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Health, Hygiene, Sanitation, and Privacy

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners examine articles to find out about the relationship between sanitation and disease.  In this personal hygiene and home economics lesson, students diagram areas for personal hygiene in their homes, read articles about health and...
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Apple Estimation: Percentages & Subjective Reasoning

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students practice using their estimation skills by utilizing apples.  In this percentage lesson, students utilize a scale and an apple to discover the percentage of each bite they take.  Students share their data with the rest of the...
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Checking Facts with Snopes, Factcheck & Politifact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the art of fact-checking. In this current events lesson, students read the provided article "Snopes: The Internet Cesspool," "FactCheck: Proceed with Caution," and "Politifact: Separating Fact from Fiction." Students...
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Persuasion and Political Debate by PBS

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine rhetorical strategies. For this political debate lesson, students research issues of presidential campaigns and deliver persuasive speeches about the issues they research. Students then participate in debates based on...
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I Need More Information!

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students research a topic of their choice. In this researching lesson, students gather information and take notes about a topic they feel strongly about.
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Looking for Love? Not Always! Exploring Human Relationships

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners research psychology by examining real life situations. In this human relationships lesson plan, students discuss the importance of respect among two people in a romantic relationship. Learners examine images of people in...
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Health: Protecting the Community

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the roles of health and safety workers. The lesson includes reading and research about the health services offered and how they have changed over the years. Once they choose habits a health worker would endorse,...
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Health-related Illnesses/Job Opportunities in the Health Field

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils investigate, discuss and write about health related illnesses common among teenagers in this series of lessons. They research health related careers of interest to them
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A Class Divided

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students view a documentary about racism and discrimination against people of color. They discuss the film, identify ways in which they can combat racism, complete worksheets and consider how racial tensions are reflected in society.
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The Long Walk Of Nelson Mandela

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to the influences, philosophies and accomplishments of Nelson Mandela in the context of South Africa's political history. They read summaries, define vocabulary, develop guidelines for creating laws and participate...
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Truth, War and Consequences

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars explore their understanding of democracy, while comparing their concept of democracy with other students. They also research the possibility of democracy in Iraq.

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