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The Lewis and Clark Expedition
Middle schoolers discuss their prior knowledge of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Using the internet, they research the personal, political and economic influences that made an impact on the expedition. They also discover how the...
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Designing Families
Students design a tee shirt that depicts some aspect of their family history.
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Playing by the Rules
Middle schoolers discuss honesty and the common good. In this character education lesson plan, students observe a role play demonstrating inappropriate classroom behaviors. Middle schoolers evaluate consequences of actions and draw a...
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Passion for Change
Young scholars reflect upon traditional, cultural, or ritualized events. They research and document the evolution of a familiar tradition or ritualized event and creatively represent the changes to the tradition.
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Keys to Our House-The White House
Students explore what it means to be an American citizen. Students investigate the history of the White House from a variety of perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, and changing needs.
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Human Rights
Students explore the importance of laws and the need to speak up against wrong doing and how to bring change in society and in the law. They discuss the needs and concerns of others. Students explore the concept of bias and prejudice....
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Bio
Students define their goals, aspirations, and strategies for attaining based on the goals and aspirations of Keith Haring. In this goals lesson plan, students hypothesize goals and solutions on how to get there.
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The Farmer Cares for the Land
Students identify cause and effect relationships in issues relating to agriculture and the environment.