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WWI and Twenties & Thirties
Students study economics and timelines of events to understand changes in America. In this Twenties and Thirties lesson, students navigate Internet sites to research famous reformers. Students recognize the economic changes...
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Exploring the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Seventh graders locate the Illinois & Michigan Canal and related landmarks on various maps. They explain the challenges associated with building a canal. They access websites imbedded in this plan and watch a video to aid their...
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Money, Banks, & Financial Institutions
Students engage in a study of financial institutions that includes the banking industry. They participate in a research study using different resources. They are introduced to the concept of bartering and how it is used as a replacement...