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Bee Story

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students consider the implications of the disappearing bee population. In this bee instructional activity, students read several new stories regarding the bee population and respond to the provided discussion questions.
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Medieval Social Divisions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the class structure of the feudal system. In this Middle Ages lesson, students define vocabulary relative to the topic and then create "feudal trees" that feature the class structure. Learners also research the lives of...
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Coalition or Division?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research and write essays on contemporary Italian politics and their roots to explain the prime minister's recent resignation in context. They explain why coalition governments are formed.
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Branches of Government

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the three branches of government.
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Dealing With Bullying

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define bullying, assess the place of bullying in their lives, evaluate how adults can help kids deal with bullying, and explore how families and schools can address bullying.
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Summer of My German Soldier

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils participate in a layered curriculum unit for a novel study. The teaching method allows for a student centered classroom that includes different methods of instruction and assessment.
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GM Foods: Are They Safe?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the process for testing GM foods. They research benefits and hazards of a selection of GM foods. They also create images of new labels and marketing for GM foods.
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The Battle of Good and Evil on the Big Screen

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students evaluate how the movie industry depicts heroes, villains, and events, and how these characters and plots relate to the society and time period in which the films are created.
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Census Sensibility

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the importance of the census and census data collection methods. They gather statistical data, create graphs comparing state and national populations, and compose written reflections on why the census is necessary.
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Wetland Welfare

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research wetlands in the United States and create visual aids for use in oral presentations that make recommendations on preserving or restoring wetland welfare.
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Searching Specialized Databases: The Invisible Web

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars examine the useful information to be found on the "invisible web." They find the best sources of relevant information.
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Activists for Human Rights

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students research prominent human rights activists from U.S. history. They report the biographical facts of their subject along with information on the causes he or she represented. Students also examine local human rights issues and...
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Human Rights Defenders Scavenger Hunt: A Computer Lab Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore human rights issues. In this human rights lesson, students use the Carter Center Human Rights Defenders website to complete a scavenger hunt that allows them to investigate the work of those fighting for human rights...
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Paradigm Shift: Gandhian Nonviolence and the Concept of Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this social justice instructional activity, students examine sources regarding the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi pertaining to...
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Who Are You Calling a Yob?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine anti-social behavior issues. For this current events lesson, students discover the attributes of Asbos and discuss the controversial use of Asbos by British police agencies.
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Money Bags

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare budgets of various federal agencies and graph the monetary relations between these top-funded agencies. They propose alternate budgets and justify their own monetary priorities.
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Who Knew What When?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define words of relevance to the stock market and fair trading. They explore the significant events surrounding the charges brought against Martha Stewart as a means of learning how the stock market is governed.
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Making Magic

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess the elements of J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series that have made it such a success. They incorporate these elements into a short film, incorporating such concepts as pop culture mythology, urban legend and archetypes.
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Dealing With Name Calling

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils define respect, examine how name-calling can affect students, and suggest ways to promote more respect in the way pupils deal with each other.
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Globalization: The Garment Industry in Southeast Asia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the concept of globalization. In groups, they read primary source documents to view sweatshops from different points of view. They write a paper about the impact of globalization on the garment industry and...
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Mining Minerals

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students define the properties of minerals and their uses in their world. In this multi-lesson unit, students contribute actively to discussions of mineral mining, mining methods and mine safety. A role play lesson asks students to...
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Extreme Weather!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a web page explaining a specfic type of extreme weather and identify recent examples of the weather occurance. They form small groups to research the weather type and build an HTML word document to share with classmates...
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Are There Any Heroes Out There?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore political candidates' viewpoints on issues that contribute to the "common good." In this political candidates lesson, students read and view mixed media to identify political issues that contribute to a civil society....
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Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of tolerance. For this diversity lesson, students discover what tolerance is and then research tolerance in historical perspectives. Students explore how to promote tolerance in the future.

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