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Social Activism In The United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore justice issues. In this social activism lesson, students watch "Social Activism in the United States," and then locate newspaper articles from the 1960's and 1970's about events during the era.
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Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers

For Students 5th - 6th
For this multiplication worksheet, students solve 13 problems in which dollars and cents or 3 digit numbers are multiplied by 2 digits. Students will need to rewrite some of the problems.
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Grammar Usage: Must Not and Do Not Have To

For Students 5th - 7th
In this modals with not worksheet, students choose the correct usage for "mustn't" or "don't have to" by completing 10 given sentences.
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Breaking News English: New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Scapegoating

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how stereotypes, prejudices and discriminatory practices lead to individuals and groups being blamed for events. They are introduced to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.
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Women Judges and Justice in Washington State

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn of the barriers women have faced in becoming lawyers and judges and identify strategies women use to become successful.
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Grade 10 - Personal Development (Mental Well-Being)

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders propose strategies for enhancing and maintaining emotional health and well-being encourage respect for others.
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Civil Rights and the ADA

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine and discuss the 14th and 15th amentments, and evaluate the agendas of Americans from underrepresented groups in the quest for civil rights. They conduct Internet research and create essays or posters regarding...
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Irish-Americans: Work and Song

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the experience of Irish immigrants who helped build the railroad systems of the United States. They analyze primary source documents, take notes, and create an artistic piece.
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The Human Geonome Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Human Genome Project (HGP). Students research a fact situation, examine genetic data given, and discuss choices available for a solution. High schoolers consider the ethical question and consequences of each...
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Madam C.J. Walker -- Leader in Philanthropy and Successful Business Woman

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the life of Madam C.J. Walker. They discover the impact her changes had on the community as a whole. They develop their own plan to impact and change their own community for the better.
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Tobacco: Labor Issues in Tobacco Processing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the various job classifications in the tobacco industry. Using their text, they determine the average wage rate and typical gender working in the tobacco companies in the early 20th century. They discuss the...
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U.s. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Filing a Charge of Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains information on how to file a charge of employment discrimination.
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Employment Spot: Minority Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. Before starting the search, you should know your rights in the workforce.
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Us Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

For Students 9th - 10th
The official site for EEOC. Identifies types of discrimination, filing a charge of discrimination, laws, regulations, and guidance.
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Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action

For Students 9th - 10th
This St. Norbert College offers a research presentation that provides brief overviews of the equal employment laws, executive order 11246, and hiring processes.
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U.s. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: Americans With Disabilities Act

For Students 9th - 10th
This U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission site contains general information on the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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Eeoc: Facts About Race/color Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission information about race discrimination.
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Eeoc: Disability Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) offers a complete overview of the American with Disability Act, and how it applies in the real world. Content includes information on who a disabled person is,
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Docsteach: Confronting Work Place Discrimination on the World War Ii Home Front

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze primary sources and evaluate the degree to which they demonstrate Civil Rights advances following President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's 1941 Executive Order providing equal opportunity in defense...
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Employment Spot: Minority Employment

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Minority Employment information using the Employment Spot career resources.
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Kirkwood Community College: Discrimination and Harassment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the discrimination and harassment policy in place at Kirkwood Community College and what to do if you experience or witness a form of either. Reference is made to their Equal Employment Opportunity Policies and...
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Proving Business Necessity: Disparate Impact

For Students 9th - 10th
A 1971 Supreme Court Case, "Griggs Decision" presents the higher court's decision and findings on the impact and assessing of legality of employment practices that create disparity.
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Eeoc: Facts About Age Discrimination

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission offers this explanation of the 1967 Age Discrimination Act, which protects both employees and applicants age 40 and older.