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Breaking News English: Google First 100 Billion Dollar Brand

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Google First 100 Billion Dollar Brand," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the...
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Breaking News English: Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Philippine President Faces Impeachment

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read " Philippine President Faces Impeachment," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Rotten Ralph's Rules

For Teachers 2nd
Start by predicting what kind of character Ralph must be in the book Rotten Ralph. Then, read the book with your youngsters. After reading, provide each learner with the attached handout, having them write two rules to help Ralph be...
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Discussion Questions about Human Nature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the different types of heros in American history.
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Glasgow - A Case Study 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider the reasons behind the development of new towns around Glasgow and how they have developed over time. They place their information in context of the development of new towns today. Students view a film about the...
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Social Studies: Positive Guidance

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover the meaning of discipline in this teacher preparation lesson plan. In addition, they investigate why children misbehave and evaluate solutions to the problem. Next, students explore discipline methods that are...
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Current Issues/Lesson Plan 2 : What I Think Should Happen

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explain the roles and responsibilities of various individuals and government bodies, as well as to recognize the features of the dynamic interplay between them. They explain the process of how of a bill is signed into law.
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Think On Your Own Feet

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders have one minute to prepare a one-minute impromptu speech on a topic that is randomly selected. After a lecture/demo, 4th graders give their speeches, and also act as reviewers of their classmate's speeches.
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Pedestrian Safety for Students; Research and Class Discussion

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover the causes of pedestrian trauma concerning students.  In this child safety lesson, students investigate the facts behind childhood trauma and discover why children are so often harmed in pedestrian trauma....
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HIV/AIDS Discussion: Individual vs. Societal Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and discuss the issues of personal freedoms and safety as they apply to HIV/AIDS. They consider whether doctors, co-workers, teammates, etc. have the right to know someone else's disease status.
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Machiavelli's The Prince

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast their concepts of leadership with Machiavelli's, as outlines in The Prince. In this literature instructional activity, students identify positions that call for leadership and brainstorm qualities necessary...
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Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers multiply integers.  In this multiplying integers lesson plan, students multiply positive and negative integers.  Middle schoolers discuss that a positives times positives, positives times negatives, and...
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Role Models, Fantasy vs. Reality

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils explore the qualities of a hero. Through a class discussion, they compare and contrast a reality hero to a fantasy super hero. Students watch television commercials and identify the influences in them. They determine positive...
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What is Meant by Returning to Fundamental Principles?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain in what ways the American experience in self-government can be called an adventure in ideas. They evaluate positions on a number of issues related to the fundamental principles and values of government and individual...
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I can do What I Want

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recognize gender bias and stereotyping. In this self-esteem lesson, students listen to Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman and discuss how girls can be successful and provide positive role models for others.
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Resolving Conflicts

For Students K - 5th
In this conflict resolution worksheet, students read a list of steps about resolving conflicts without fighting and complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced video program. Suggestions for related activities are also...
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We Are Super-Duper!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept that each person is unique, special and valuable and assess how to express that concept with positive attitudes through role play, music and art. They email a friend or family member a special message...
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The President’s Cabinet

For Students 8th - 12th
In this presidential cabinet learning exercise, students read the 15 descriptions of Cabinet positions and match them to the appropriate titles.
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Inspirational Canadian Humanitarians And Activists

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate the concept of being a humanitarian or hero. They conduct research about the concept looking for historical figures in which the traits of a hero or humanitarian is displayed. Once people are found then...
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Who Will Care for the Water?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discover how humans impact natural resources. In this environmental lesson, students identify water resources in the local area and construct a T-chart to compare the positive and negative effects humans have on water resources.
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The Right to Know

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discuss their knowledge of the position of National Security Advisor. They read and discuss a newspaper article about national security and intelligence as it relates to terrorism and the public's right to know.
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2002 City of Newark Mayoral Campaign

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research community issues and develop a consensus of issues they think the next mayor should address and study the candidates' positions they have chosen to track.
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Because We Can, Should We?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify a position on an issue of geographic importance and support it They read the story "By the Waters of Babylon," and write a paragraph explaining what they think the relationship between Babylon and the Biblical referene...