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Find the Flag
Students explore the flag. In this social studies lesson, students search for flags in a picture. When students locate a flag, they will read a fact about the flag, how to display it and how to care for the flag.
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Misleading Graphs
Students explore number relationships by participating in a data collection activity. In this statistics lesson, students participate in a role-play activitiy in which they own a scrap material storefront that must replenish its stock....
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Volcano Research Project
Eighth graders research about different types of volcanoes. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders create PowerPoint presentation on the information gathered. They share findings with the class.
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Integrated Pest Management
Students investigate the different methods used in integrated pest management. In this biology lesson, students evaluate experiments and case studies on IPM. They discuss the pros and cons of using this method.
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Home-schooling Chronicles - Unschooling
Attitudes vary about unschooling, but everyone can learn something from the practice.
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Diabetes
Students tally results from a previously conducted diabetes questionnaire. Students identify new ways for health information or messages to effectively reach more community members and thereby motivate them to improve their health.
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Forest Management
Students analyze physical and biological changes in the Sequoia forest ecosystem, especially logging and fire management practices. They evaluate the controversy of how logging and fire management should be conducted in the Giant Sequoia...
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An Introduction:
Students explore historical research with primary sources about Hydropower.
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What Are the Ethical Considerations
Students investigate the socioeconomic and environmental issues associated with radon. They examine the laws that exist in New Jersey that pertain to real estate. They work in groups to design new legislation that addresses associated...
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What Are the Ethical and Legal Aspects of Radon?
Students research a legal or ethical aspect of radon. They create their own legislation regarding radon and real estate. They present their information to the class.
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Debating the Issues of Rockdale County
Students interpret information from the video "The Lost Children of Rockdale County" through a series of written questions and answers, and group discussion and evaluate the parameters of parental responsibility in the lives of teenagers.
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Town Budget Meeting Simulation: Meeting Needs of Young and Old Lesson Plan
Students participate in a simulation in which they determine the town budget to help programs in their community for the young and old. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the needs of the young and old and share their thoughts on why...
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Influencing the Agenda: The Impact of Interest Groups on Public Policy
Young scholars define the terms "interest groups" and "public policy". In groups, they discuss the ways in which interest groups can have an effect on how a Board member votes. Using examples, they discover the effectiveness of...
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Introduction to the Constitution (Enumerated Powers)
Students continue their examination of the United States Constitution. Using the text, they discover where the power for the government came from and why it was needed. They are introduced to the concept of Federalism and discuss the...
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Terrorism: How Should We Respond?
Students participate in an online ballot activity focused on the overarching question of the role of the United States in the world.
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North Korea and Nuclear Weapons
Students deliberate on the merits and tradeoffs of North Korea and Nuclear Weapons.
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Citizen Participation
High schoolers compare and contrast political parties and interest groups. They examine the role citizens play in how to improve the community. They develop a survey to determine the needs and services opportunities in their community.
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Focus on Fathers
Students view excerpts from the video, Hardwood, and discuss the positive and negative attributes of fathers. They write letters to people who have been an important influence in their lives.
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How Can We Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Students summarize research they have conducted on Type 2 Diabetes. Students identify healthy lifestyle choices and set goals for their personal health. Students reflect on their research findings in a journal entry.
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"Lost Boys of Sudan" Lesson Plan - Lost Childhoods:
Learners analyze the connection between history and identity, explore what is gained and what is lost in learning a new culture, and develop a working definition of the word refugee.
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Hiding and Seeking Lesson Plan
Students watch a film in order to broaden their view of tolerance after the Holocaust.
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A Question of Honor - The Selective Service
Eleventh graders define conscription, jingoes and jingoism. They relate the chronological order of documents to the events of the specified time period, then describe the preparedness program as presented by President Wilson.
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SLAVERY IN ARKANSAS, THE LIFE OF A SLAVE
Students participate in a variety of activities to demonstrate an understanding of mid 1800 role of slaves. Vocabulary, writing and math are integrated into the lesson.
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Biographical Essay
Tenth graders explore the importance of the environment and ow fragile it is.