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Zooming In!
Students observe an area of the schoolground, choosing a particular viewpoint or line of vision. At various times, students take photographs and videos of the observed area. Students write a news article based upon their observations.
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The Dialogues of Difference
Students research the 1067 Newark riots and examine photographs of the riots for clues as to when they were taken and what was going on. They view different historical perspectives on the riots and then write dialogues based on the...
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September 11-How Do You Feel?: Terrorism, US History
Students have the opportunity to express their feelings and discuss their perceptions of the events of September 11, 2001. This could also be adapted to other crisis and disasters.
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Early North Carolina Exploration (warm-up activity)
Eighth graders focus on the European perspective of exploration and findings along the North Carolina coast.
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Philanthropy in Michigan? Civil War Lesson 3: Why Should I Do Philanthropy?
Students investigate the personal benefits a person can attain from performing philanthropic acts. They think about opposing viewpoints regarding choices, decision-making and consequences. They interview a person regarding their...
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The Revolving Door: U.S. Immigration
Students compare current cultural perceptions of the immigrant experience with ones of the past. They will relate current immigration stories as seen in the PBS documentary "The New Americans" to those of the historical past.
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Media as a Representation of Reality
High schoolers examine different viewpoints and representations of events. They discover that viewpoints are constructed from different points of view. They also examine how they represent real events.
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Everyday Heroes
Students research how Ernie Pyle's descriptive narratives and "every man's" perspective of the war allow them to examine personal traits such as courage and heroism. The instructional activity can be extended to include more examples to...
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France
Eighth graders visit two websites about France in order to take a virtual trip of France. They answer specific questions about France and state the similarities and differences between France and the U.S.
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A Sense of Place
Students identify and describe one or two places significant to them using vivid language. They describe one of those important places in accurate, evocative language showing an original perspective.
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Disease & Epidemics
Students investigate diseases and epidemics from a biological and social perspective. They analyze the management of disease, use and misuse of antibiotics and vaccinations, and development of new treatments.
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THE ORPHAN OF ELLIS ISLAND: A TIME TRAVEL ADVENTURE
Fourth graders read the book together and imagine what it was like to come through Ellis Island as an immigrant to the United States. They write a story describing the process at Ellis Island from a first person perspective. They share...
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Earth in the Hot Seat
Students identify the different viewpoints on the issue of global warming. While watching a video, they take notes on the issues presented to them and answer questions about what Alaska, Peru and East Africa are doing to prevent global...
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Who Will Get the Last Drop?
High schoolers discuss the importance of California's water system. In this earth science lesson, student play the role of different stakeholders. They present a 2-3 minute argument on their group's perspective about their need for water.
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Wildcat Dumping Site
High schoolers research facts about illegal dumping sites and write an editorial exposing the effects of the site from their point of view and persuades readers to take action. Students brainstorm ideas that could be included in the...
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Architecture: The Badge of Identity for Our Society
Students prepare a "camera's-eye" view of the local architecture and then analyze their findings from an historical perspective.
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Official Statements
Students research the viewpoints of famous Americans, and then write commencement speeches reflecting these viewpoints to be delivered to high school graduates of today.
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Hmong Among Us
Young scholars examine the Hmong community in Minnesota, then research and write case studies on refugee communities from the top ten countries with approved applications to the U.S. They write first-person stories from the perspective...
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Are You a Liberal or a Conservative?
Young scholars take an Internet quiz that categorizes their placement on an ideological spectrum. They, in groups, define liberal and conservative.
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Geographic Themes From The Air: MOVEMENT
Learners observe a slide showing a shopping mall and the surrounding transportation network from an aerial perspective. They are asked to determine where stoplights would be located and predict future stoplight intersections.
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Quest for Gold
Students identify people involved in the Olympics in the past and explain how their ideas and actions have changed others' lives. they take notes during research and present the information in written or picture format.
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Class Forums: An English Language Arts Lesson for Information Resources
Tenth graders listen to a controversial piece of writing. They with opposing viewpoints face one another. After ground rules are suggested and adopted by the group, 10th graders articulate their positions in successive turns.
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What's That? Diversity Among Organisms
Seventh graders can go outside and explore the organisms that live in the environment outside their door. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to examine the world around them with a new perspective. This activity will increase...
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Quick-Sketch Artist Tips on Mind Mapping the Urban Landscape
Students interpret maps. They also create mental maps of regions in which they are studying. Students then explain the historical or cultural significance of map features orally or in written form. Students take a walking field trip...