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Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
Young scholars consider what human rights are. They comprehend the origins of modern human rights. Students appreciate the meaning and significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. They appreciate the relationship between...
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Community Centered Neighborhood Development
Ninth graders explore the culture of the neighborhood. In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders examine the different development sites in their community. Students research the zoning regulations.
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Cloning Animals and Plants: Any Difference?
Learners examine the process in which plants and animals are cloned. They compare and contrast the two procedures and determine if there is a difference. They share their views on cloning to the class.
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Cultural Awareness/ Sharing Traditions
Students discuss topics relating to how their families celebrate holidays and observe certain religious customs. In this cultural awareness lesson, students work in groups to share their cultural traditions, the list similarities and...
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Random Strategies in Archaeology
Students critically evaluate cultures according to their artifacts. In this Random Strategies in Archaeology instructional activity, Students interpret evidence in order to better understand ancient societies. Students watch films that...
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Dramatic Dilemmas
Middle schoolers read The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, and develop skits that deal with projecting possible long-term impacts of decisions, and taking risks.
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Gender, Age, and Health
In this gender, age, and health in American society worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding their role in American culture.
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Laws of Civil Rights
Students investigate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this segregation lesson, students explore the rights that were guaranteed by the legislation as well as attempts by southerners to stop African Americans from voting. Students...
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Sandra Day O'Connor
Young scholars describe the achievements and positions that Sandra Day O'Connor has held. They give specific dates of Sandra Day O'Connor's achievements and positions. They identify other great achievements performed by women.
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Women in Science
High schoolers examine obstacles faced by women throughout the world. They gather ask-an-expert websites, propose leading questions, and communicate with real female scientists.
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BOOK REVIEW
Students review a book by choosing one word to describe each element and then combining it into one sentence.
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Healthy People 2010
Ninth graders log on to the attached website. They use the "Online Slide Show" and think about the questions in the guide. They complete the slide show and guide, then and share their suggestions with the class.