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Voter Qualifications Among the States

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the voting qualifications for each state.  In this American Government lesson, 12th graders complete a worksheet on the main ideas they have researched.  
Worksheet
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Naked Egg Drop

For Students 7th - 9th
In this science project activity, students create a container that catches a raw egg and prevents it from breaking. They measure that the container is under 19.5 inches in width and length. Students also calculate their scores from the...
Lesson Plan
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Arkansas' Reaction to Draft Resistance During World War II

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars identify consequences to the resistance of the draft in Arkansas during World War II. They role-play scripts of local board members who were Southern businessmen, farmers; and conscientious objectors, their friends,...
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Draft Resistance During World War I in Arkansas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify types of resistance and personal, political, and social consequences to the resistance of the draft in Arkansas during World War I. They write a paragraph explaining the draft, and listing two types of draft evasion.
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How to Weigh a Car with a Tire Gauge

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the weight of a motor vehicle using only a sheet of graph paper and a tire gauge. Extensions provided offer additional challenges.
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Common Land

For Students 9th - 10th
Site explains common land. The law on common land is generally the same as private land except those who possess commoner rights for citizens of the United Kingdom.
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Federal Election Commision: Voter Registration and Turnout, 1996

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a chart showing (state by state) the number of people who registered and voted, compared to the voting population (those over 18) of the state.
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The Art Q & a Pages: Printmaking Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has questions and answers about printmaking and some alternate techniques used in printing.