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Life Choices

For Teachers 6th - 10th
By examining two differing perspectives on the topic of abortion, upper graders will be able to build an opinion of their own. A teacher-led lecture outlines key points in the debate for or against abortion including, the role of...
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Breaking News English: Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey," 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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Breaking News English: Sunbed Cancer Risk for Teens

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Sunbed Cancer Risk for Teens," 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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Smoking Today = Smoking Tomorrow

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Examine statistical data to recognize the relationship of statistics to real-world issues. Pupils navigate e-stat using the Internet and find data about social issues. They complete a worksheet with their data and create an anti-smoking...
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Civic Engagement for Us?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the different forms of civic engagement. They identify their responsibilities at the different levels of government. They also analyze young leaders running for office.
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What's the News? Articles of Deception

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students choose a event in the news involving deception.  In this deception lesson, students develop questions and share them.  Students answer critical thinking questions about their event and describe what they learned about honesty. ...
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Lesson Plan on Refugees

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners explore the issue of "human rights" and discuss world events/situations in which human rights are in question. They determine their own needs and wants and simulate the experience of being a refugee having to leave their home. ...
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Kansans on the Move

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore U.S. history by researching the state of Kansas. In this transportation lesson, 2nd graders research the transit habits of Kansas residents in the past and how challenging it could be for them to get around....
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Ads Are Everywhere

For Students 5th - 6th
In this advertisements worksheet, learners read a list of 25 specific forms of advertising. Students then answer 2 essay questions. This worksheet directs learners to read an article not provided here.
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My Life: A Look At Me

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine their lives. In this autobiography instructional activity, students write about their lives. They examine their past, and present lives and imagine their futures. They end the instructional activity sharing their...