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Westward Expansion: The American Indian Experience

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students complete a brief presentation documenting the life of an American Indian. In class, students discuss the pros and cons of placing American Indians on a reservation. After their discussion, students choose a issue in Native...
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Michigan vs. Ohio State: A Serious Rivalry!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss and research the pros and cons of school rivalries. In particular, they study the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry. Through their research, they think about how media accounts of college football games can be shaped...
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The Man in the White Suit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view and discuss the movie from 1951 "The Man in the White Suit" and how scientific discoveries can sometimes have negative social and economic consequences. They define key vocabulary terms from the movie, watch the movie, and...
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Making Sense of the Employee Free Choice Act

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the Employee Free Choice Act. In this workers' rights lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the legislation. Young scholars work in pairs to discuss...
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Living in the City: Brainstorming Activity

For Students 4th - 8th
In this city vs. rural living worksheet, students consider the pros and cons of living in each place as they record their thoughts and ideas.
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Look At A Landfill

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore how landfills function. In this landfill lesson plan, students explore the use of landfills and the decomposition process by creating a model landfill. Students discuss pros and cons to landfills and how potential...
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Water on the Moon

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders evaluate the pros and cons of using a system on the moon.  In this water on the moon lesson students construct a solar water collector and estimate the amount of water in a given sample. 
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The Impact of Invention

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore the impact of invention. In this invention lesson, students examine how inventions are on going and affect all aspects of life in both good and bad ways. Young scholars will research the history of invention,...
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Assignment Discovery Online Curriculum Right to Privacy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore privacy rights. In this civics instructional activity, students investigate the pros and cons of proposed national identification cards as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers pertaining...
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Credit: Buy Now & Pay Later

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine credit and how it works. In this financial literacy lesson, students review the pros and cons of credit in order to purchase goods and services by answering provided questions and working within a group to come up with a...
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Troop Surge vs. Redeployment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore American foreign policy regarding the war in Iraq. In this Iraq debate lesson, students examine videos and documents about the pros and cons of keeping American troops in Iraq.
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The Power of One: Convergence in Scholastic Media

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the different forms of media utilized by journalism including writing, photography, video, sound and the Internet. In this journalism lesson, students compare and contrast the ways in which information is presented between...
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Data Clusters and Distributions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the concept of data clusters. In this survey information lesson, students watch an episode of "Cyberchase" and then discuss the pros and cons of conducting surveys and reading their results.
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Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Internet to find the pros and cons to alternative technology. In this investigative lesson students analyze structure and function of these systems and make observations of them.
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Selecting the Best Material to Use While Solving Technological Problems

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners examine natural resources and discuss their pros and cons.  In this sustainable environment lesson, students describe reasons to use specific resources when faced with different problems, specifically why wood is a great...
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Abolition and the Underground Railroad in Essex County

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the end of slavery and the hidden paths slaves used to travel.  In this U.S. history lesson plan, 5th graders examine the travel routes slaves used in Essex County known as the Underground Railroad....
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Wind Power: From Eyesore to Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design their own wind turbine according to client's needs. In this science and technology lesson plan, students analyze the pros and cons of using wind power. They construct a model of their proposed wind turbine and...
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Cards, Cars and Currency

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the deals presented with cards. In this math lesson plan, students investigate the pros and cons of having a credit card. They calculate interest and fees for credit cards.
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Another Perspective on Modern Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the impact of current issues on the world population. In this global studies lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of modernization after they listen to a lecture about Gandhi's opinion of modern civilization....
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Government Reform - Term Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government lesson, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. Learners then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits. Students...
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The Government: From Different Perspectives

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the importance of government by conducting a debate.  In this U.S. Government lesson, 5th graders utilize their classroom as the setting for a two sided debate based on whether government is essential to a...
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King Phillip's War: A Primary Source, Exploring Options, and Sachem's Speech Writing Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the causes and effects of King Philip's War. In this Native American history instructional activity, students examine the options that the Native Americans had in 1676 New England. Students weigh the pros and cons of the...
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Investigating the Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore the Earth's crust by researching pH levels and acidity. In this environmental safety lesson, students identify the pros and cons of acidity within soil and how it affects plants. Young scholars collaborate in a pH...
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Career Interview Project

For Students 8th - 10th
In this career interview project worksheet, students compile information from interviews of a person in a career of interest to them. Students relate pros and cons of the career and characteristics that will help in making a person a...

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