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Be the Kiwi: Government and Politics in New Zealand
Students examine the structure of government in New Zealand. In this government activity, students listen their instructor present information about the government in New Zealand then create diagrams that compare its structure to the...
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Verb Forms- Present and Past Tense
In this verb tense worksheet, learners fill in 30 blanks by choosing the proper verb form from the word in parenthesis. They complete a conversation by putting 18 verbs into the present perfect or simple past tense.
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Irregular Verbs Practice #2
In this irregular verbs practice worksheet, students read an informative lesson. Students then respond to 14 questions that require them to finish the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs.
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High School Energy Audit
A student-led energy audit of their high school is the focus of this energy lesson. They review the cost of energy in their school, find where it is being wasted, and attempt to cut costs by 10%. A worthy lesson!
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Immigration in the United States
Students explore how recent immigration and migration patterns impact social and political issues. They apply affective learning techniques
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Structure and Function of Bulbs, Corms and Rhizomes
Students explore the concept of philanthropy and why people give. They investigate the importance of the tulip to Holland and the tradition of giving flowers away. They begin to explore the life cycle of tulips and dissect a bulb to...
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The Three Branches of Government
Students complete a unit on the three branches of government. They compare/contrast the three branches of government, write a letter or e-mail to an executive in the Federal Government, and develop outlines for historical documents.
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Making Change
Students investigate how to make change when purchasing items. In this making change lesson, students examine a scenario to calculate the correct change. Students play Bingo based on information and calculations to determine...
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Systems of Word Problems
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore word problems that can be solved by using a system of equations. The problems involve such topics as cell phone usage,...
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The Cherokee Removal
Eleventh graders examine the issue of Cherokee removal from the perspectives of Andrew Jackson, members of Congress, and members of the Cherokee nation. They adopt the perspectives and engage in debate over the issue of Cherokee removal.
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Communication Overload
Pupils take a trip through time to find out how language, and other ways of communicating, have evolved. They see how the specific technologies of e-mail and spam work and discover the most modern methods of blocking unwanted messages.
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It Bears Repeating!!!
Students research bears and their characteristics with a specific study on North American bears and polar bears. In this bear study lesson, students read books about polar bears and wild bears. Students complete activities to further...
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Father's Figure
Students examine the concept of paternity leave. In this current events instructional activity, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.
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What Would You Do With $5.00?
Pupils watch the video Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday.
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Al Mercado
Students investigate the concept of a market. They produce a dramatization to simulate the daily activities found inside. Students ask questions about the price, location, and use of items. The acting strengthens communication skills and...
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Pennsylvania Boxing: Living the American Dream
Learners reflect on fictional and real boxers from Pennsylvania. In this history instructional activity, students read, reflect and discuss the historical period following World War II and observe the boxers that were famous from...
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Center For Civic Education
Center for Civic Education: We the People: Constitution Day Pdf [Pdf]
This teachers guide has activities for Constitution Day.
Library of Congress
Loc: The u.s. Constitution: Governing of the u.s.
This unit includes four lessons using primary sources to examine continuity and change in the governing of the United States. Lessons one and two are focused on a study of the Constitution and Bill of Rights and provide access to primary...
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: The United States and the Barbary Pirates
Lesson and activity in which students analyze foreign policy challenges on paying ransom. Students study U.S. response to the Barbary pirates and apply their knowledge to modern day terrorism and foreign policy examples.
Broward Education Foundation
Broward Education Foundation: Let's Do Lunch! [Pdf]
The purpose of this project is to teach students the life skills they need when dining in public. The project begins with a discussion of eating out and the students are polled as to how often, if ever, they eat in a restaurant with...
The Dirksen Congressional Center
Congress Link: Lesson Plans
The Dirksen Congressional Center provides abundant lesson plans on all aspects of the US Congress and the US Constitution. All lessons contain time frames, objectives, and links to material, and are built around Bloom's taxonomy.