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Campaign Trail Reports

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Presidential Election 2008 worksheet, students research the listed candidates and respond to 4 questions about the candidates. Students present their findings to their classmates.
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Dian Fossey

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Dian Fossey and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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The Void Filled by Nonprofits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the significance of nonprofit organizations in a democratic society. They conduct research on a selected nonprofit organization, complete a questionnaire, and present their findings to the class.
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Jane Addams -- Philanthropist in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the philanthropic actions of Jane Addams and discuss why she is seemed as a role model of being a responsible citizen. They organize different types of volunteer opportunities and create ways to serve the common good in...
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Mock Environmental Summit

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students increase understanding of human impact on Earth's sytems and the climate. They develop persuasive and critical skills as writers and presenters. They become familiar with political decision making processes.
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Comparing Transportation Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare and contrast various forms of transportation. Comparisons are based on the the distance traveled and the student's personal experiences with that form of transport. This lesson plan is intended for students...
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Flower or Flour?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students design a study about homophones by using the Wisconsin quarter. Students analyze personally a Wisconsin quarter first hand. Students bring in various examples of homophones to share with the class.
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Consumer Credit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate he concept of consumer credit by explaining the benefits of using credit. The costs of their use is discussed in the lesson and the criteria that is used in order to establish credit. They work in cooperative groups...
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The Key Words Of Business

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this business worksheet, students fill in the graphic organizer with the appropriate word from the word bank and make connections from one part of the bubble map to another.
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Worksheet 2. Vocabulary Practice

For Students 5th - 7th
For this vocabulary worksheet, students choose the word or phrase that means the same as the word or phrase in bold in each sentence. There are 12 questions to answer.
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The Great Depression Begins

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Great Depression worksheet, learners review a chapter as they write 8 people or terms that match 8 quotations, respond to 5 multiple choice questions, and elaborate on a historical theme regarding the American economy, the Dust...
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Vocabulary Practice: Words That Mean the Same

For Students 4th - 5th
In this synonyms worksheet, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold. From three choices, students choose the word or phrase that means the same as the word in bold.
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Sky High Fuel

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fuel price worksheet, students examine a chart that shows fuel prices between 2001 and 2005. They compute the answers to 3 word problems in which they work with finding average. They complete an extension activity in which they...
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U.S. Involvement in Nation-Building Before Iraq

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze U.S. involvement in Iraq. In this foreign policy activity, students listen to their instructor lecture on America's nation-building policies. Students respond to questions pertaining to nation-building practices.
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BE-01-01 Introduction to Business Ethics

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners explore ethics. In this business ethics instructional activity, students watch "The Corporation" and discuss employee policies, community outreach, and business models.  Learners consider various scenarios that encourage...
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Climate Change and Corporate Profitability

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study green economics. In this business ethics lesson, students listen to a lecture about environmentally stable businesses and respond to discussion questions based on the lecture.
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Filmstrip Worksheet: After World War II

For Students 9th - 12th
In this World War II filmstrip worksheet, students review a film about the war as they respond to 15 fill in the blank questions. A word bank is included.
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How to be the Host with the Most

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover details about the Olympic bidding process. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about London's bid for the 2012 Olympic Games. 
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What's the Forecast for Africa?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the possibilities for Africa at the G8 Summit. In this current events lesson, students discuss the purpose of the G8 Summit and research the provided web links to learn more about the summit.
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After Blair

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine Tony Blair's exit from the Office of Prime Minister. In this British government lesson, students visit selected Web sites to learn how the transition in the office will work. Students also research the accomplishments of...
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I'm a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the presence of the paparazzi. In this media awareness lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to determine the influence and support that the paparazzi enjoys in modern society. Young scholars create guides to...
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Teen Spirit

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the attributes of teamwork. In this current events lesson, students compare and contrast gangs with teams. Students conduct their own school gang audit and discuss the implications of violence.
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When Will They Ever Learn?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate the state of education in the world. In this global issues lesson, students discuss the importance of educating all children and research education in countries around the world. Students determine how to promote...
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Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Locke's Second Treatise on Civil Government.