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Dorothea Dix: Reform in Massachusetts
Students examine the life and reform efforts of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discover how her efforts resulted in the passage of legislation. They also examine the care people with disabilities receive.
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A Share in America
Pupils examine map - reflect on why English colonist kept coming to America (scarcity of land in England / seemingly endless land in America)
Recite line from English poem. They discuss English attitude towards Indians and their lands.
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Science: Put Your Heart into Engineering
Young scholars examine the heart and vascular system and the need for artificial valves. After explaining how heart valves function, they design their own heart valves for experimentation. They predict the speed of fluid flowing...
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The Origins of Islamic Law
Ninth graders examine Islamic Law. In this Law lesson, 9th graders read documents on the origins of Islamic Law. Students create answers to questions based on Islamic Law.
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Drop in the Bucket
Young scholars study the sources for the water they use. They determine their town's major water supply and how many gallons per day does the population use.
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Land Use and Nitrogen
Learners consider the effects of development on water quality. They test nitrogen levels in waters before and after development, investigate wastewater treatment options and research best management practices to reduce nitrogen loads.
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Food Pyramid
Second graders study nutrition and the food guide pyramid. They follow established procedures for use of programs :print in color only when directed, print only the number of copies directed by the teacher, select and use the programs...
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Great Britain's Greatest Queen
Fourth graders explore the reign of Queen Victoria and the significant political developments in the 19th century.
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Let My People Go: An Instant Lesson on World Slavery
Students study historical facts about slavery and investigate slavery in the world today. They study the holiday of Passover and about organizations that help enslaved people in the world.
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Butterfly Life Cycle
Second graders engage in a lesson that covers the life cycle of a butterfly. They use the Kidpix software to create a drawing of the life cycle with the help of an illustration given by the teacher as a guide. Then students discuss the...
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Take a Survey!
Second graders discuss proper uses of the Internet. They complete the 8-question survey by selecting their favorite answer for each question. They click one time in the white circle to choose an answer and click Next at the bottom on...
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Body Part Measurements
Second graders participate in a review of how to use rulers and yard sticks while collecting measurement information. They measure assigned body parts and chart the data on collection sheets. They make a spreadsheet with the information...
New York Times
New York Times: Growing Pessimism on Human Rights Issues
[Free Registration/Login Required] In a 1988 article, New York Times correspondent Stephen Kinze discussed the human rights issues of Guatemala, focusing on the inefficient steps taken by the Guatemalan government to alleviate tensions...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: A Human Rights Breakthrough in Guatemala
Smithsonian writer Julian Smith discusses the discovery of the Guatemalan National Police force's archives and the implications of this discovery for human rights issues in Guatemala. (October 2009)
United Nations
United Nations Cyberschoolbus: Human Rights in Action
This UN Cyberschoolbus site examines the issue of human rights around the world providing background in a question and answer format, personal stories on human rights issues from young scholars around the globe, resources and suggested...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Cyprus
A quite extensive report on human rights issues in the Republic of Cyprus for the year 2018. Some problems include police abuse, violence against women and children, and trafficking in persons. There were also some issues noted in the...
US Department of State
U. S. Dept. Of State: 2018 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Ethiopia
This report examines human rights issues in Ethiopia. The fact that government and judicial systems are weak and overburdened means that there continue to be ongoing serious problems.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: Human Rights Practices: Peru
This resource is the U.S Department of State official report on the status of "Human Rights," in Peru. This lengthy report gives details on such areas as terrorism, women's rights, labor organizations and more. The report is dated Feb....
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: 2010 Human Rights Report: Peru
This 2010 Report from the US Department of State discusses human rights issues in Peru and questions the country's approach to dealing with human rights abuses. (April 8, 2011)
George Washington University
National Security Archive: Human Rights in Peru
Resource provides a detailed overview of human rights issues in Peru as well as links to primary source documents that concern human rights abuses under former President Alberto Fujimori.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Colombia
This site provides links to news releases, documents, and reports concerning human rights issues in Colombia.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Guatemala
This site provides links to articles, news releases, and reports concerning human rights issues in Guatemala.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Peru
This site provides a comprehensive overview of Peru's human rights issues, focusing specifically on those that developed under former President Alberto Fujimori. Links to documents, news releases, and reports are featured.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Cuba
This site provides links to articles, news releases, and reports concerning human rights issues in Cuba.