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Communication: Gender Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that investigates the different ways that people communicate. The roles of gender in communication is covered by using the book "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus". They also write the meaning of...
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Gender Bias in Language

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study the issues between male and females.  In this current events activity, 12th graders read an article and answer questions.  Students watch a video and write an essay. 
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Communication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners brainstorm the different ways about how to tell someone "no". Individually, they evaluate how they communicate with others and how they can improve. To end the lesson plan, they work with a partner to practice listening and...
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Digital Divide

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research different "divides" and apply their research to the Digital Divide. They determine the race, gender and socioeconomic issues involved in this issue and why it is relevant.
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Empowered Barbie

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students access prior knowledge of vocabulary on feminism and psychoanalytic theory, and gender schema.  In this Empowered Barbie lesson, students recreate a Barbie doll.  Students write a reflection on how they changed...
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Lesser Known Influences of the Pacific Northwest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in research about the development of the Pacific Northwest using specific individuals to emphasize different racial and gender influences in the 1800's. The research method that is used is inquiry based.
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Successful Resource-based Learning Strategies for the Geography of Canada Course

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students conduct a statistical research project on population changes. They evaluate demographic issues, such as the size and location of native people. immigrant groups, and the age and gender of the population.
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Introducing Culture

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Growing up within a culture leaves a lot of ideas and values unspoken. Take a closer look at the cultures in which your learners live with a discussion activity that addresses cultural identity and traits of those living within the...
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Lesson Plan on Girls' Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the obstacles in education faced by young girls in developing countries. Through discussion, they explore what international documents protect this basic human right.
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Preserving the Past with Oral History

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students engage in oral history learning by conducting interviews and recording them to documents for the local community.
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Preserving the Past with Oral History

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students research history by interviewing people in their community. They create a list of questions and record their responses. They end the project with some type of final product which might include a memory book.