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What Is Cloning?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students differentiate between reproductive and therapeutic cloning and then use research, discussion, and writing in journals to examine their own personal opinions on these subjects.
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Hafta Do NAFTA?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars examine the benefits and problems of U.S. participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement. In two groups, students represent the campaign team for a presidential candidate, one for and one against NAFTA, and...
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Totem Poles -- Storytellers of Long Ago

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover the main purpose for totem poles was to communicate with others. In groups, they compare and contrast the four types of totem poles and the various symbols used. They write their own stories based off of pictures...
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Social Studies: Ancient China

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the contributions and influences of dynasties on Chinese history. They role-play as citizens during selected dynasties and write daily autobiographical entries. Students complete projects on the geography,...
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US Emergence of Power in the Pacific Northwest: General Howard and the Nez Perce Tribe War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the role of the military in acquiring territory in the Pacific Northwest. Using a map, they locate the areas in which the Nez Perce were prominent and the routes used by the military to chase them. They discuss whether...
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Bullying-studying it to curb it....

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students will engage in a variety of research activities to write what the latest facts are concerning the issue of bullying. This issue is relevant to the lives of learners in schools, which will make for an high interest lesson.
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Scrapbook of Freedom

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a scrapbook using personal narratives and samples of artifacts to connect to maps of geographical locations of the Underground Rail Road. they describe at least one of the feelings a child slave might have had...
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Which Country?

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this geography worksheet, students study the names of 60 countries. Students indicate their home country by coloring its name in the word grid puzzle. Students then answer 8 questions about their country concerning what language is...
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Languages of the World 2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geography instructional activity, students investigate the languages spoken in different countries of the world. Students read the names of 20 countries and write the principal language of each country.
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Rivers of the World

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this geography worksheet, students match the name for each of 20 rivers of the world with the major city where it is located.
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Give Me Some Latitude

For Students 7th - 9th
For this latitude worksheet, students use an atlas or other reference to respond to 4 multiple choice questions about the equator and the poles.
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The Underground Railroad

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history activity, students read a selection about the Underground Railroad and answer 3 multiple choice, 3 true / false and 2 fill in the blank questions.
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The Battle for New Orleans

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Battle for New Orleans activity, students read a 3 page article on the battle and then answer 10 true or false statements referring to the article.
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1856-1865: Abolitionists and the Civil War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover philanthropic acts of the Civil War era. In this service learning lesson, students research Underground Railroad literature, Reconstruction Amendments, and acts of philanthropy during the Civil War era.
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National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY)

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students review data analysis techniques. In this statistics lesson, students access statistical software regarding the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. Students read and interpret the data as they complete the...
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Willing to Participate: Political Engagement of Young Adults

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider what it means to be politically involved. In this civics lesson, students discuss voting as a privilege or right. Students also discuss how they may be able to effect social change through political involvement.
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Urban and Rural Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss similarities and differences of urban and rural communities.  In this urban and rural communities lesson, students compare urban and rural communities using a Venn Diagram.  Students examine maps of each type of...
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How Far to Freedom?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research the life of William Parker to learn about the Underground Railroad. In this US history lesson, students research William Parker and the Underground Railroad. Students research the Christiana Resistance and map routes of...
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Comparing Foundations of Democracy

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine democratic values. In this democratic ideologies lesson, students discuss individual rights and rights of the group. Students also discuss the implications of the priorities made in democratic societies regarding rights.
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The Inuksuk: Symbolism and Cultural Identity Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils create their own inuksuk (stone formation). In this Inuit lesson, students discuss the culture of the people and the symbolism behind their inuksuks. They create their own stone formation from outside materials.
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Effects of chemical use in Agriculture

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research environmental data to create a bar graph. In this agricultural ecology lesson, students research the pros and cons of chemical use in farming. Students debate on passing a law to reduce chemical use.
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Childfree by Choice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the social stigma of childless couples. In this sociology lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of having children and the decision of some couples to remain childless.
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Chinese Immigrants in British Columbia, 1870

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this British Columbia history lesson, students read and analyze data regarding 1870 Canadian census data. High...
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Introduction to Population Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine population statistics. In this population lesson, students navigate the Internet to locate Canadian statistics regarding population.

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