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Facing War

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students visit two sites about World War II. These sites show how war can impact a nation and how people have coped with life during years of war. Particular attention is paid to how the media covers the current war in Iraq.
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The March on Washington and Its Impact

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
High schoolers read Martin Luther King, Jr's speech that he gave in Washington. They identify the social conditions that led to the civil rights movement. They discuss the significance of the March on Washington.
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Class and Poverty Awareness Quiz

For Students 8th - 12th
In this social justice worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions that address class structure and poverty in the United States.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Teaming up on Health Care?

For Students 8th - 12th
In this historical events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about health care and respond to 3 talking point questions
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Literary Allusion vs. Pop Culture

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze political cartoons that feature literary allusion and pop culture. Students respond to 2 talking point questions.
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No Name-Calling Week

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Your can help reduce bullying in the classroom and on the playground with this activities during No Name-Calling Week.
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America Since 1970 (5)

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive American history worksheet, students answer 13 matching questions regarding contemporary American history. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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IT IS ABOUT SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students learn that the price of an item is defined by its supply and demand. In this lesson students graph the relationship between demand and supply of various products, students also consider hidden costs.
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Lesson Plan XII

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research the problem of homeless youth. In this homelessness instructional activity, 7th graders read the worksheet 'Kids Who Can't Go Home.' Students discuss the reading and the social services in place to help homeless...
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Needs of the Homeless

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the needs of the homeless. In this philanthropy lesson student read chapter 1 of Trevor's Place and discuss facts regarding homelessness. Students write their impressions about homelessness in journals.
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Homelessness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine homelessness. In this homelessness lesson, students discuss The Treasure of Lemon Brown regarding stereotypes and treasures. Students create mosaics that feature what their homes mean to them.
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Opening your first bank account

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate opening a bank account.  In this secondary Consumer Mathematics instructional activity, students  read A Guide to Your First Bank Account and take a short quiz on the information.
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Muqtada Al-Sadr

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Muqtada Al-Sadr and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...
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Ambivalent Council

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the purpose of a constitution and research Iraq's five major population groups. They write a letter to the Iraqi Governing Council from the perspective of a member of one of these Iraqi population groups.
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Modern Counterculture Movements

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students prepare a presentation examining anti-establishment activity by groups in society today. They prepare a presentation, on poster board or presentation software, about one contemporary protest group.
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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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