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Odyssey of the Mind

Odyssey of the Mind Curriculum Activity: Balance the Books

For Teachers 6th - 8th
There is a difference between profit and revenue, and it's up to your class to find out why. They each research the public accounting documents for their favorite company or brand. Then they use their findings to discuss the differences...
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Social Media Toolbox

Law Review

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
How can your journalism class ensure they use social media responsibly and legally? The sixth lesson in a 16-part Social Media Toolbox series asks pupils to dig deep into the legal aspects of social media use by school publications....
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Schools for Sale

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the concept of for-profit companies running schools. In this privatizing schools lesson, students simulate a meeting of school board members, community leaders, and other stakeholders to determine the privatization of a...
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The Centre of the Universe by Danny Wallace and I Love Football by Hunter Davies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read, analyze, critique and study the novels, "The Centre of the Universe," by Danny Wallace and "I Love Football," by Hunter Davies. They evaluate an extract from each novel and explore the concept of private passions.
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Early American Education and Horace Mann

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars analyze the contributions of Horace Mann. In this public education lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the history of American education, Mann.s life, the Morrill Act of 1862, and the Northwest...
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My Own Private Idaho; Using Social Studies to Explore Idaho

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students engage in several activities to explore Idaho and Social Studies themes. Using an variety of media, students become familiar with Idaho's geography and geology.
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Interconnections Between Private and Civic Life -- Focus on the County

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers distinguish between civic and public life. In groups, they identify the relationships between the two types of arenas as well. They research the roles of the Fairfax County government and how well they provide...
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A Quick Fix (Private-Religious)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider their contributions to society. In this service learning lesson, students examine Jewish tradition of tikkun olam. High schoolers recognize that the world is imperfect as they participate in classroom activities...
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Sharing with Others (Private/Religious)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students appreciate uniqueness and differences by comparing and contrasting fruit. In this differences instructional activity, students study fruits and analyze for similarities and differences. Students sort the fruit into five...
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Branches of Our Forests

For Students 5th - 6th
In this environment worksheet, students read a cartoon and manual and draw dog paws in the areas where dogs are allowed. Students also write 3 groups who look over public forests and 2 groups who own private forests.
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Understanding the Body, Day 1: Anatomy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Intended for moderate to severely disabled learners, this lesson focuses on building an understanding of human anatomy. A secondary special education class reviews, identifies, and labels parts of the body. Including the internal and...
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Channel Islands Film

Eminent Domain

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
After viewing the documentary The Last Roundup, a documentary about the transitioning of Santa Rosa from a privately own island to a National Park, class members debate the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment that permits the...
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Government

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Perfect for a Christian or private school setting, this activity has learners use their Bible to help them identify the purpose of the government. They examine specific Bible verses then use them to define the government and the...
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The Ten Commandments

For Students 7th - 9th
This resource would be great for a Bible study group, private school, or those delving into the laws established by Moses for the Jewish people. Young theologians read the Ten Commandments as outlined in the Hebrew Bible. They then...
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The Night Before D-Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Get inside the mind of General Eisenhower regarding the D-Day invasion. An interesting activity uses historical documents to highlight the differences between Eisenhower's public stance on D-Day and his private opinions. Scholars analyze...
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Asking Shows Respect for Privacy of Others

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore how to hold conversations and respect the privacy of others. They discuss why it is important to ask those in authority for help and to respect others' belongings. They review signs they have observed in public and...
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"Inside Parts of a Computer Project" WebQuest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a role play situation in which they act as a private investigator to determine the parts found inside a computer. They complete web based research. They create a slide show that describes inner workings of a...
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Learning about Interest Group Politics

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify and interpret major interest groups and think tanks of the government. Students evaluate, record, and discuss the viewpoints of guests on the News Hour. Students select several Web-based transcripts of interviews,...
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Using Current Events to Understand Elections

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the the major phases of the electoral process for president.  For this US Government lesson, 11th graders compare and contrast the delegate system of nomination and the electoral college. 
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Goods and Services

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
This PowerPoint presents facts about goods and services. The presentation defines goods and services in simple language and links to webpages that provide further information. Students may also review the information by clicking the...
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A Snapshot Of Fame

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students debate the limits to celebrity privacy and to paparazzi rights after learning about some recent incidents. They imagine how their private lives might change if they became overnight celebrities.
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Supporting Organisations in Travel and Tourism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the infrastructure that supports the travel industry. They use a document to discuss how these types of businesses plan for the future. They examine how private and public organizations differ with regards to tourism.
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A Proper Role for Government - Seeking Perfection in an Imperfect World

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss the proper role of government in the economy. Reviewing the foundations for a market economy to work properly, they decide how to best direct resources to get the most out of them. They distinguish between private and...
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Google Goes Public

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate how to invest in the stock market. They research how to be a smart stock investor by visiting a variety of websites that deal with the topic.

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