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Class A Creates Trouble

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the history of drugs and drug use.  In this anti-drug activity, students research information about drugs, then enhance their knowledge by digging into the subject even farther by researching the health implications,...
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Lesson Plan on Intellectual Property: Combating Piracy in China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how counterfeit goods undermine the economy. In this global issues instructional activity, students examine economic principles. Students discuss how international piracy and property rights undermine trade as they...
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Vietnam Trade Pact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore world trade issues. In this economics lesson, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. Students conduct further research on the topic and...
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Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding Contemporary Cultures

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare and contrast folk songs from different cultures. For this music lesson, 4th graders listen to and list the attributes of selected Japanese and American folk songs. Students discover the customs, foods, and culture...
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Arkansas Water Resources

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine Arkansas's major water resources. They discuss the difference between man-made and natural resources and what the resources are used for.
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Ghosts of Rwanda Pre-Viewing Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a film about the history of Rwanda and discuss the meaning of genocide. They study the basic principles of the United Nations and examine how point of view effects the reporting of history.
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The Battle of Pea Ridge

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the battle of Pea Ridge during the Civil War in Arkansas. They write a 3 point paragraph on the Battle of Pea Ridge between the Union and the Confederate troops.
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Greers Ferry Dam

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers reseach the history of Greers Ferry Dam, using the internet.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners identify various regions of early Arkansas as these regions relate to African American colonies that settled in Arkansas after the Civil War.
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"Professional" Settlement of Arkansas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the physical geography of Arkansas played and instrumental role in the settlement of the state.
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Developing a Gateway to the West

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify various topographical features that contribute to the growth of a city. They identify how military strategies contribute to the growth of a city.
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The Flag Contest

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars, in groups, discuss the different parts of the Arkansas flag. They are given fabric of their own to design a flag to represent their family.
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A Childhood View of the Great Depression in Arkansas

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the causes for the Great Depression of 1929 and see the effects of the depression, the Great Flood, and the drought in Arkansas through the eyes of a child.
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Natural Hazards

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the hazards of naturally occurring events. After watching a video concerning safety hazards, students work in groups to discuss the safety issues involved in taking a trip to a mountainous region. Recommendations are...
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The Big O

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate the characteristics of a community. They investigate the characteristics of the Omaha community through internet research and discussion. Students create books about their community.
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Deer Hunting Pros and Cons

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students research, form an opinion, brainstorm pros and cons and support their own opinion after researching the pros and cons of deer hunting.
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Arkansas Counties

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss what counties are and state facts about the county students live in. They research and report on one of the counties of Arkansas.
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The Story of Hot Springs, 1500-1900 AD

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study the geology and hydrology of Arkansas hot springs and how they contributed to the development of the city of Hot Springs. They create advertisements for the city of Hot Springs and the therapeutic effects of the waters.
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The European Union

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore what the European Union is by looking at the historical steps that have revitalized European nations as an economic competitor in global trade. They design three illustrated and comprehensive time line murals to show the...
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A-maizing Facts

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars research the lives of Native Americans living in the Northeast Woodlands region, focusing on how the climate, location, and physical surroundings affected their way of life.
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Arkansas Black Pioneers: A History of African-American Colonies in Arkansas

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research regions of early Arkansas as they relate to African American colonies in Arkansas after the Civil War. They discuss the characteristics of the regions, view a Powerpoint presentation, and write reflective journals.
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Japan and Art

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students discuss the art of Japan as it relates to Japanese culture and geography and then create individual postcards reflecting the information learned from the lesson. This lesson includes possible enrichments.
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Affects of Geography on Colonial Cultures

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the effects of geography on the development of culture. They discuss how geography can affect the lifestyles and development of a society's culture. Students examine the geography and climate of New England and the...
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Regions of South America

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore facts about South America in the four lessons of this unit. Booklets are created from the materials produced as the class delves into the topic.

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