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Valuing Life

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students hear the story, "The Old Man of the Tree. They review story details and answer a set of questions as a class. Students learn the song, "There is Beauty" then reinact the story, "The Old Man of the Tree," and work in small...
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Self Reliance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students thinking is stimulated and has them reflect on looking after themselves and to not always rely on others for your needs. A story is read to them or they read it and reflect on the it. They put on a play in a small group and...
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State Government Debt in Utah: Rapid Growth in Recent Years

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine growth of debt in Utah state government from 1991 to present, compare general obligation debt and revenue debt incurred by state, identify four primary methods used by governments to finance projects, and complete...
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Keys To Our House-the White House

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the history of the White House from four different perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, technological advances, and changing needs. They take a virtual tour of the White House and explore its history....
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Art And the Individual: Richard Billingham

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the work of photographer Richard Billingham. They discuss why people produce art, the service it provides in society and how negative and mundance instances and feelings can also inspire artistic expression.
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The Euro Quiz

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read and discuss a news story "Government to say if UK will Join Euro." They take a Euro Quiz, or produce a TV quiz show using the questions. Alternatively students may write a report on the Euro or perform research to learn...
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Do Immigrants Benefit Economically and Socially By Coming to the USA?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research positive and negative economic and social aspects of immigration to the United States, and present their research findings in either role play or debate format.
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The Immigrant Experience in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the experiences of an immigrant coming to the United States. Using the internet, they research information related to the Cuban/American baseball experience. They present their findings to the class and answer any...
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Understanding the Importance of the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the importance of the Declaration of Independence by using a variety of research sources and computer technology to obtain information. They internalize the thoughts, actions, and motives of the signers of the...
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Tuck Everlasting and Economic Decision-Making

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use a decision-making grid and list the alternatives and criteria for deciding to drink the Water of Immortality. They examine advertisements and list the product for sale, where it is sold, and why consumers should buy it,...
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Prepare for Class Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a simulation of a class hearing. In groups, they use the internet to research the topic for the hearing and answer specific discussion questions. During the simulation, they present their views on their assigned...
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History of Supreme Court

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in U.S. history. They explore current events about the U.S. Constitution and discuss the Marbury v. Madison case from 1803. They identify the term "judicial review" and judicial...
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Travel Brochures

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders divide into teams and select a country to research. They read and review "Notetaking Skills" and begin their research. Next, they work together and share the information they have located. Each team fills in a template with...
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Designing Our Own Inventions

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use research from a previous lesson to design their own inventions. In groups, they brainstorm a product they would like to see built and share them with the class. They must explain how each one would serve a purpose or...
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Fairfax County Services

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars review a list of county services and locations connected with the Fairfax County government then rank these services in order of importance. They work in small groups and research 3-5 services then compile a community...
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Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' Meeting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the role of the Board of Supervisors in Fairfax County, Virginia. In groups, they research their responsibilities to the community and role play in their own Board meeting. To end the lesson, they discuss how it can...
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Dumptown Game

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils engage in an interactive play scenario. They are the new managers of a fictional city and live in a place where nothing is recycled. Students are faced with various problems that need to be solved. They work together to propose...
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Subject Verb Agreement Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders are introduced to the rule for subject and verb agreement. In groups, they discuss the differences between formal and informal English and identify situations in which one or the other is acceptable. To end the lesson,...
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General Intro Social Studies Unit

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a lesson that should be used at the beginning of the school year or after there has been no school. The lesson is composed of teaching students how to behave appropriately and how to follow rules or procedures.
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"The Vision" Contest

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study a current technology and predict what that technology will be like 30 years from now. They research the technology's origins, how it presently works, and what it might entail in the future. They develop higher order...
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Systems of Power Against and Within American Indian Communities, 1880-1940

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore methods and the struggles of power between the federal policies and Native populations. They discuss the issue of controlling the Native Indian population, driving them from their land, and providing a mandatory...
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Holidays; Canada Day

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this foreign language worksheet, pupils fill in the blanks with the most natural sounding of two choices given for the blank in each of 10 sentences. Each of the sentence has to do with Canada Day.
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5 W's and H

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars explore the 5W's and H of journalistic writing. In this 5 W's and H lesson plan, students read two articles from a newspaper and locate the 5 W's and H in the articles.
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Go Figure: Your Credit is Built on Trust

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study how credit and money markets are based on trust.  In this Economics instructional activity, 12th graders read and answer questions on a handout. 

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