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A Race Against Time
Students explore the act of preservation first in the process of preserving food and then in the preservation of historic sites, buildings, landmarks, and artifacts.
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Nationalism and the Olympics
Students discuss the topic of nationalism in the Olympics. After viewing video segments, they discuss how politics and nationalism have influenced the Olympic Games in various ways. They also examine the main reasons why a country...
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"Carnival Overture"
Students assess that music can be used to express feelings and create a story portraying many different feelings based on "Carnival Overture," by Antonin Dvorak. They become more educated listeners as they listen to and interpret...
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"Encounter with a Skull" by Koda Rohan
Pupils, in pairs, develop two poems--one must be a haiku, the other must be a tanka. They recite their poems to the class.
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Environmental Issues in South Carolina
High schoolers research governmental agencies that deal with the environment and chart aspects about each agency. They role-play a city council meeting to address the topic of building a waste to energy facility.
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Texas Quarter Drawing
Students recognize the U.S. penny, nickel, dime, and
quarter by design and denomination and study the historical figures depicted on the coins. They study simple Texas symbols and choose
one to draw in a design for a Texas Quarter.
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The Causes of Revolutions
In this history of revolutions study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to Enlightenment ideals and then respond to 7 reflection questions.
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Making Choices
Students solve word problems relating to economic choices. In this economic choices instructional activity, students discuss the importance of budgeting and how to save money. Students complete a economic choices worksheet.