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World Religions: Judaism, Christianity and Islam

For Teachers 1st
Students explore the three main monotheistic religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. They compare the history, important figures, holy books, places of worship, and symbols of faith of each religion through discussion...
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Capitalism and Communism: What's the Difference?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Pupils discover the differences between capitalism and communism. They participate in a simulation activity in which they examine Marx's philosphy of communism. They also examine Zapatista communities.
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Getting to Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define democracy and analyze the conditions needed for democracy to flourish. Students research governments in the Middle East to determine how and if they have any form of democracy within their government.
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Building a Nation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the main ideas of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. They read and discuss text, read and summarize a section of the Declaration of Independence in small groups, and write a paper on why the colonists felt it...
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The Expanding United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers display comprehension of the concept of nationalism. They design a tool to conduct a survey. Students conduct a survey to find out which groups middle schoolers feel affiliated (family, nation, religion, school, etc). ...
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The Future of Social Studies Education

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars work in groups of four and complete a roster of their names and personal information and to complete a release form that allows their pictures to be placed online. They then engage in classroom activities while being...
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Comma Worksheet 4

For Students 7th - 10th
In this grammar learning exercise, students read and insert all commas as needed in the paragraph on the learning exercise. Students make sure each sentence is grammatically correct.
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Alas, All Human

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners define a scientist. In this ethics and science lesson, students read Asimov's Alas, All Human and write responses and discuss the possibilities of imperfection within science by scientists. Learners discuss what steps should be...
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Lesson 2, Student and Teacher Behaviors in Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore ethics. In this science ethics lesson, students examine science lab classroom ethics as they consider various scenarios that encourage authentic student discussion and the formulation of guidelines and principles.
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Lesson 5, What Kind of Research Should Our Government Support?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine research ethics. In this scientific research ethics lesson, students examine hypothetical research scenarios and determine which proposals should be funded with tax dollars.
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Lesson 8, Recycling

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine recycling. In this environmental stewardship activity, students practice persuading others to recycle as they collaborate to prepare small group skits. Students discuss the issue and write reflections about the experience.
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Ethics Issues From Science Fiction

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze ethics issues as they read science fiction works. In this science and ethics lesson, students read science fiction short stories of their choosing, investigate the ethics issues raised in the stories, and...
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The Human Geonome Project Structured Controversy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students debate government funding of the Human Genome Project. In this ethics lesson, students use the stuctured controversy framework to research the opposing viewpoints regarding project funding.
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Whose Life Is It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the implications of cloning. For this science and ethics lesson, students consider when cases of cloning are ethical and when they are not as they discuss scenarios and their discussion questions.
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Lesson 18, My Friend Linda

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore Huntington's Disease. In this biology lesson, students read My Friend Linda and examine the ethical issues brought to light in the story. Students discuss biotechnology issues and genetic testing.
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Ethics in the Science Laboratory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the role of ethics in science lab procedures. In this ethics instructional activity, students explore a scenario that requires them to record their reactions to the case and the conduct of high schoolers in the...
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Handling Discrepancies

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the different ways students handle discrepancies.  In this Physics lesson, 11th graders perform a laboratory experiment with resistors.  Students discuss the ethical issues it raises. 
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Intellectual History

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 22 matching questions regarding the Enlightenment. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Ideas of John Locke

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this life, liberty, and property worksheet, students read about the influences of John Locke and then write a short story on the back of the page. Students write about how life, liberty, and property have influenced them and their...
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Algebra Jeopardy

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students participate in an algebra jeopardy game. In this algebra review lesson, students are split into two groups and answer review questions from the Algebra I curriculum. Students use a prepared computer game as a game board.
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The Numbers in Nonfiction

For Teachers 4th - 7th
This library media PowerPoint introduces the system of nonfiction call numbers. Each slide includes information on what numbers go with each subject, along with colorful illustrations.
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Spiritual Health: Serving the Whole Person

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars investigate a web-course designed to help them develop an understanding of their spiritual lives, find resources for spiritual emergencies and to consider the meaning of death. This course is Christian and Biblical-based.
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Cuisenaire Rods And Math

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students find the least common multiple of several given numbers using Cuisenaire rods. Previously taught math skills are reinforced by using Cuisenaire rod games, puzzles and or activities.
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English Settlement

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students study the development of the New England colonies, their rationale for settlement, and the importance of Puritan theology in this development. They research towns in England and their copies in Massachusetts.

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