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Congressional Scenarios
In this U.S. government worksheet, students read 12 scenarios pertaining to government intervention and determine what to do as lawmakers in response to each of the scenarios.
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Printable Blank Handwriting Paper
In this handwriting skills worksheet, students practice writing on a free writing topic on the lined paper provided for them to write on.
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Letters from the Frontier: Reading and Writing Primary Documents
Students examine historical documents about George Caitlin to derive meaning about his life and contributions. The lesson plan is multicultural and helps students to appreciate art and history.
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Word Bank; Theater
Learners are given a word bank relating to theater. In this word bank lesson plan, students are introduced to a list of words and their definitions. Learners then build their vocabulary regarding theatrical concepts.
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Fables With Dolch Sight Words
Second graders read classic fables, consider their meaning and then re-write them using a prompt if necessary. This lesson plan presents many classic fables that students can read, and re-write, using their powers of imagination.
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Bioterror
Students explore and discuss October, 2001 anthrax attacks and their aftermath.
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Letters from the Japanese American Internment
Students make deductions about life in an internment camp by reading and comparing letters written to Clara Breed. Along the way, they consider the advantages of looking at a historical event from the multiple points of view of...
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Consumerism and the Consumer Society
Pupils read an article titled "How Much Is Enough?" by Alan Durning. They work in small groups to summarize the author's main point for each paragraph and then identify and discuss further questions they may have in response to the...
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When Worlds Collide
Students research on a focused topic. They gather information from a range of sources and orally cit it in a presentation. Students connect information acquired in previous lessons with research on the assigned topic. They research...
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Introduction to Risk Analysis
Students examine the use of risk analysis in minimizing the likelihood of unwanted side effects of a new technology. Students discuss risk analysis, practice calculating risk, and explore how decisions are made based on the calculation...
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Pbs Teachers: Beyond Science?: Paper Personality
Investigate the claims of handwriting analysts by designing and implementing an experiment to test how well handwriting matches or reflects personality. Discuss the pros and cons of using handwriting analysis in a job application process.
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Uen: Choose Your Attitude
This lesson engages students in determining the importance of attitudes on many facets of life. Students will view movie clips, view PowerPoint presentations, discuss how attitudes can change and influence people's lives, and look at...