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World War Two- Lesson #2 of 3
Eleventh graders search an online database for World War II posters and other propaganda materials. They write an essay about public sentiment of the era based on their research.
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WWI VS. WWII
Eleventh graders compare and contrast public perception and the role of government over time.
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Keys to Our House-The White House
Pupils explore what it means to be an American citizen. Students investigate the history of the White House from a variety of perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, and changing needs.
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The Role of the Government in Lead Poisoning Prevention
Students examine a general overview of the issues around lead poisoning in order to become more aware of the dangers and effects it has on the human body. They investigate how and why various government agencies and laws were...
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The Fairfax County Budget -- A Look At Spending
Students brainstorm a list of items that should be a priority for the government to help its citizens. Using an out of date budget, they identify individual line items and the conflicts involved in making a budget work. They discuss...
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Can Diseases be Prevented?
Students write a research paper on a disease based on their internet or library research. They are asked to create a Public Service Announcement. Students must comprehend as much as possible about diseases that have affected society in...
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I Just Learned About the Coolest Person
Learners present information on the public lives and work of a chosen philanthropist. They write bio-poems highlighting the work of philantropists.
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World War II History Textbooks Project
Learners, in groups, research and compare how events of World War II are treated in various countries' school textbooks through linking with another classroom from that country.
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The Student Newspaper on World War I
Students explore WW I through the publication of a completely student-compiled newspaper.
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Recycling Attitudes Survey
Learners create and administer surveys to provide information about attitudes toward recycling. Each student administers a class-created survey to at least four different individuals. As a class, students analyze their findings and...
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Recycling Survey
Middle schoolers create and administer surveys to provide information about attitudes toward recycling. Each student administers a class-created survey to at least four different individuals. As a class, students analyze their findings...
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The Delaware Flag
Students write a description and create a flag to represent their school based on the example of the Delaware Flag.
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Essay Exchange Unit: Final Drafts
Pupils develop final versions of their position papers and add them to the school's web pages for review and feedback.
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Building on the Power of Your Ideas
Students examine a sculpture walkway by artist Jackie Ferrara and discuss the relationship of materials to function. They analyze the sculpture and answer discussion questions, and design and construct a model of a walkway for the school.
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Girls Speak Out
Pupils discuss "education" and gender equity. They examine primary sources (video clips) of women/girls who do not have the privilege of an education. They create a pamphlet that will be used to publicize the issue of girls' education...
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Science: Making Career Connections
Students explore careers in oceanography. They compare and contrast requirements for careers in the field, and determine what high school courses would help to prepare them. Finally, they create a computer-based project related to...
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