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Hmmm-What is Philanthropy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars develop an understanding of philanthropy through definition and actions. Students to get to know themselves and their classmates by engaging in activities imbedded in this lesson. They investigate the types of...
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Got the Picture?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the power of photographic images to influence public opinion. Then, using both news images and personal photographs, they create dual timelines documenting their own life experiences and memories.
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A Poetic Finale

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars write a poetic response to the Holocaust as a culminating activity to a unit on the Holocaust. They listen to and discuss a rap song about the Holocaust, complete various handouts, and write a poem for future generations.
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Taming Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore different organizations working to stop terrorism. They examine international summits and their recommendations. They participate in a debate about the effectiveness of the measures proposed.
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"You Decide" Companion Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research capital punishment and discuss different views on the death penalty. They complete a web based activity and express how certain acts of terrorism can challenge people's views on the death penalty.
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African-Americans and the Military

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study the key figures in African-American military history. They discover how African-American military history reflect both discrimination and the often heroic struggle to overcome discrimination. They examine the key periods...
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National First Ladies' Library

Safety or Civil Liberty? The Trial of Sacco and Vanzet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the Sacco-Vanzetti trial and develop a basic understanding of the issues involved. Then they write an essay taking a stance on the Sacco-Vanzetti trial: was the trial fair? were the two men falsely accused? Finally,...
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Immigration: U.S. Policy in the New Millennium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore U.S. immigration policies. In this immigration lesson, students read about the history of immigration policies in the U.S., uncover controversial issues regarding immigration, and speak to immigrants as well as...
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War and Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze perspectives of war. In this war and religion lesson, students collaborate to research anti-war and pacifist positions on war as well as "just war" theory. Students compose essays regarding perspectives of war.
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War and Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine world conflicts. In this War on Terrorism lesson, students investigate the criteria of just wars and then determine whether the War on Terrorism fits into the category.
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Afghanistan: 12 Years Of Violence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Afghanistan's contemporary history. In this global issues lesson, students research print and Internet sources about the Taliban and their control of the nation. Students share their findings with their classmates.
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Historical Lessons on Wartime and Race Relations

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify perceptions towards Asians widely held by the American public through the analysis of political cartoons from the 1940's. They recognize the ramifications of such perceptions on Asian American and Arab American.
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Afghanistan: A Rich History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study events in Afghanistan in the 1980s and 1990s. They discuss the role of the international community in the rise of the Taliban to power, and consider what can be learned from our country's involvement in Afghanistan.
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What Is A Dirty Bomb?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read an article about dirty bombs and then use a worksheet as a discussion guide to consider surrounding issues. They use balloons, cornstarch and iron fillings to demonstrate the possible impact of a dirty bomb.
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Problem Solvers for Life

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and explore the components of solving a problem. Students conduct a survey to collect, analyze and interpret data based on a given problem. Also, 5th graders use a variety of strategies to solve math problems,...
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National First Ladies' Library

Peace in the Middle East: A Primer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the concept of three Abrahamic religions and complete the Comparative Religion Exercise. They view slides after taking their best guesses and read the article, "The Path to Peace Runs Through a History...
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Assignment Discovery Online Curriculum Right to Privacy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore privacy rights. In this civics lesson, students investigate the pros and cons of proposed national identification cards as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers pertaining to the...
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Citizen Juries: Zacarias Moussaoui - May 1, 2006

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider deliberations by juries. In this citizen jury lesson plan, students complete readings regarding the constitutional right to a trial by jury as well as on the civic responsibility to serve on a jury.
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The Patriot Act: What Is the Proper Balance Between National Security and Individual Rights?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss the Patriot Act and are given questions at the end of the lesson to respond to.
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Privacy around the World

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine how nations around the world restrict the privacy of their citizens.  For this American Government lesson, 11th graders compare the freedoms of US citizens with those of people living in other nations. 
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Predicting Nations at Risk

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explain the "So what?"-or the international implications-of factors that indicate the developmental status of a nation.
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Civics/Current Events Activity for Students in Grades 4 - 7

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine the diverse reasons why cultures in other areas of the world often express hatred and resentment of Americans.
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World History/Current Events Activity

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students define the term terrorist, and examine how terrorist methods are used to promote fear and endanger the lives of innocent individuals. They analyze why President Bush has declared war on terrorism, and write essays on terrorism.
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Where Were You?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners interview their parents about certain historical events. They take notes and share the interview with the class.

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