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The Institutions of Government: The Judiciary
Students explain the difference between tribal, state and federal sovereignty. Using the internet, they read Supreme Court cases that focus on Native American law. They compare and contrast the view of the case from the Native...
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Tailoring Two Cultures to Adapt to Wisconsin's Biotic Zones
Students examine the effect of the various ice ages on Wisconsin. In groups, they create a map representing the five geographic regions of Wisconsin. They must write out a description of each region to be placed on a poster board. ...
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Half-Life Lab
Learners participate in a lab in which they are introduced to carbon-dating. In groups, they use the holes of paper from a hole puncher and determine the rate of retention after shaking coins onto the same area. They record their...
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Actual Errors in Newspapers
In this journalism editing activity, students look at 26 newspaper headlines and explain what is incorrect about each one. Example: Escaped Leopard Believed Spotted.
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Clauses and Phrases
In this writing worksheet, students add clauses and phrases to existing sentences to make more complex. They complete other activities, such as ordering a fast food meal, that are suggested to extend the lesson.
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Math Maven's Mysteries: The Case of the Incredible Shrinking Garden
In these math word problem worksheets, 7th graders help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Incredible Shrinking Garden.' Students find the new length and width measurements of the shrunken garden using the area of rectangle.
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The Great Plague of 1665
In this Great Plague of 1665 activity, students read several passages about the Bubonic Plague. Students learn its origin and how it spread.
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Tolerance: Gender Issues
Students explore why some professions have been gender-dominant in the past. In this lesson, students identify some professions that have typically had one specific gender employed in the past, then research that job to see when it...
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A Visit to Prague
Ninth graders explore why people visit Prague. In this Czech Republic lesson plan, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a spelling test on new vocabulary.