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Stories Reveal Character

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars research a person who had a role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. They work together to create and perform a skit showing the person they researched role. They write their own journal entries to end the lesson.
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Lewis and Clark In Columbia River Country

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research biographies of people who participated in the Lewis and Clark expedition using Internet resources. They role play characters while acting out a campfire scene from the expedition.
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Under The Sea

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study how a tsunami is formed by underwater events such as earthquakes, volcanoes or landslides. They discuss what they knew about living and non-living things in the ocean.
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Mississippi Delta Blues Moves: Second in a Series of Three with Barb Hoffman and Steve Hoskins, MGM

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students complete a graphic organizer reviewing Barb Hoffman's prior lesson," Slave Songs (1840-1876)" as well as listen to and discuss Delta Blues music samples. Students research one Delta Blues singer and write a "color coded"...
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Four Famous Faces

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the South Dakota Quarter Reverse and identify the images on it. They discuss the accomplishments of the four presidents. They create coins of four people in their school. They arrange bags of plastic coins by their...
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Oregon City: A Convergence of Endings

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars describe the activities that occurred in the Willamette Valley before the establishment of the Oregon Trail and agricultural settlement and explain the impact that American settlement had on the landscape and native groups...
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Barefoot and Pregnant

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students address the problem of a reduction in the world population growth rate being offset by a growing world population base. This problem is particularly true with the rapid population growth in many Third World countries. The lesson...
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International Trafficking of Women to the US

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop an understanding of the problems of the illegal international trafficking of women into the U.S. They locate nations where trafficking originates. They explain their solutions to the problem in short essay format.
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Lincoln Home National Historic Site

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners investigate the community in which Lincoln and his family lived and explore how the citizens felt about him. The national issues that inspired Lincoln to act decisively in politics and that propelled him to the White House are...
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About to Explode

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Mount St. Helens' quiet eruption of 2004-2005. They examine different types of eruptions and then present creative first-hand accounts of different volcanic eruptions in history.
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Judges in the Classroom

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the court process by participating in a mock trial. They demonstrate an understanding of the tort concept of host liability for injuries to third parties.
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Judges in the Classroom - Mock Trials

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students conduct a mock trial and follow established procedures role-playing attorneys, witnesses, judges, bailiffs, etc. Students examine documents, present arguments and decide a case in which a sea lion is on trial for eating fish.
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Making An Appeal

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars are introduced to factors involved in making an appeal in a court case. Students examine the appeals in two court cases and present arguments for both sides. Young scholars discuss the class decision and compare it to the...
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Interpreting The Law Regarding Safe Employment

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students watch a video that presents the case of Kevin Gardner vs. Loomis Armored, Inc. Students discuss the case and prepare arguments for and against the appeal. Students compare their opinions to the actual outcome of the case.
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Judges in the Classroom Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners study case studies and determine the rights of the people who are in conflict.
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he Courts: Interpreting The Law Re: Weapons

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study a case study dealing with no weapons on school property.
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Judges in the Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars examine the classification categories of rights including liberty, security, cultural, and group rights. They identify and analyze the various similarities and differences among five countries and their constitutions.
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The Trial Process

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students learn about parties, defendant, plaintiff, prosecutor, case, evidence, testimony, witness, documents, physical evidence, etc. in the Trial Process.
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Birth Control By Law? - Legislative Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils debate the use of mandatory birth control for pregnant substance users.
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Juvenile Justice - Introduction

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn about the juvenile justice system.
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Parental Accountability and Public Policy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine laws that relate to parental accountability for minors. Students debate these laws and identify their own personal opinions regarding parental civil and criminal liability. Young scholars draft legislation that...
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Juvenile Justice - Consequences Of Offenses To Offenders, Victims, And Community

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss consequences for four common juvenile crimes. Students explore legal, social, economic, community and physical consequences for illegal behavior.
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Freedom Of Expression In Special Places

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn about First Amendment rights as they pertain to school and school newspapers.
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Courts: Interpreting The Law On Safe Employment

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students make arguments regarding the interpretation of the law and present an appeals case. They also name four characteristics of an appeal.

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