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FRED the FISH

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students engage in the study of the human impact on environmental systems (specifically rivers). This lesson enhances Students' exploration of a variety of themes or topics.
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The Future of Affirmative Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners act as a representative of a particular interested group before a Senate subcommittee which is charged to determine the future of federal affirmative action programs in this country.
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Check It Out

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students discuss the many processes involved with personal banking. They create their own budget based on their career choices. They also practice balancing a checkbook.
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World War II: Japanese-American Internment

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read "The Bracelet" by Yoshiko Uchida and use it as a catalyst to discuss the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. They debate the morality of the internment, create Venn diagrams and chart important events...
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Prisoners of war

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the theory of Prisoners of war. Students investigate various human rights issued thru the Geneva Convention. Learners relate learned facts to the American troops being killed in Iraqi fighting.
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Colonialism in Africa

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine Africa from a regional perspective. They appreciate the historic and geographic relationships that unite and divide the regions of Africa. Students create a comprehensive document outlining problems in the assigned...
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Compare the United States Government with Other Political Systems

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the U.S. form of government and illustrate other forms of government found throughout the world. They explain the similarities and differences between the U.S and other governments.
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Leaders in the Legislative Branch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read case studies about the leaders in the legislative branch of government. After reading the studies, they discover how the leaders have compromised on issues to best serve their states. They answer discussion...
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Injustice on our Plates

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate boycott as a way to stand up and fight injustice. In this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students research consumer boycott movements and write about their impressions.
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The future of Affirmative Action

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the term Affirmative Action.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders create a presentation that will determine the future of federal affirmative action programs.  Students write a speech that will be...
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It's Your Future

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students learn about productive resources along with their requirements, supply and demand, savings, investments and interest rates. In this supply and demand lesson, students create a career plan and personal budget of their own and...
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PAY CREDIT WHEN CREDIT IS DUE

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students learn about credit cards and scores and how to and not to use them. In this financial concept lesson plan, students are given hypothetical scenarios where they are able to apply learning's to given situations as they figure...
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RISKY BUSINESS--OR NOT!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students learn about the importance and risk that stocks carry within a business. In this financial management lesson plan, students use role play and case scenario situations to decide what stocks are best for given companies. Based on...
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The REAL Cost of College

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the cost of college and how to plan and save. In this money management instructional activity students do research on the cost of college, learn about making financial choices, earning, spending, saving, investing and...
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Learning to Spend, Learning to Give

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a monthly budget. In this finances lesson, students learn the terms budget, income and expenses. Students create a monthly spending plan and keep track of what they make and spend for the next 30 days. When complete,...
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Learning to Spend, Learning to Give

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of personal finances. In this personal finances lesson, students identify their income and expenses. Young scholars create a budget for their spending, saving, investing, and donating habits. Students...
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New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read a USA Today article about U.S. democracy and then complete questions about the topic. In this democracy lesson, students read the article 'New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101.' Students learn about the test for U.S....
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Stem Cell Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine embryonic cell research and the controversy that surrounds it.  For this stem cell lesson students use a debate model and present and defend their positions. 
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Homelessness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study homelessness and the associated vocabulary. In this homelessness lesson, students work with a classmate to determine the definitions of words that are associated with homelessness. They attempt to define the words and then...
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Rural Homelessness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read about rural homelessness. In this homelessness lesson, students read about rural homelessness and practice their note taking skills. Students discuss rural homelessness as a group and answer the provided questions.
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Making a Difference #1

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars study homelessness. In this homelessness lesson, students brainstorm ideas about the well-being of individuals. Young scholars write a letter to parents and their community asking for donations for homeless care kits....
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The Gulf War 1990-1991

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine facets of the Gulf War. In this Gulf War lesson, students review vocabulary and people related to the war. High schoolers then research various Gulf War Topics in heterogeneous groups. Students share their findings...
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War and International Law America’s Foreign Policy: Military Intervention

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze America's foreign policy. In this military intervention activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on U.S. military interventions since 1989. Learners respond to discussion questions about the lecture.
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Money Math

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore a story about a room decoration activity to learn about measurements and area. In this measurement lesson, students listen to a story about a boy who is redecorating his bedroom. Students discuss the story and work in...

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