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Understanding and Explaining the Role of the Media in a Free and Democratic Society

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students select one from a list of possible research projects about the role of the media in a democratic society.
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What is the Role of the Corporation in Society?

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore ethics. In this business ethics lesson, students discuss corporate responsibilities to society as they read selected articles on the topic.  Students consider various scenarios that encourage authentic student...
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Curated OER

The Individual and His Role in Society

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders discover how various writers approach the themes of : alienation and solitude, living life "deliberately" and "phonies." Through reading, journaling, class discussion, and writing assignments they realize the power of the...
Worksheet
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The Individual and Society

For Students Higher Ed
In this Individual and Society worksheet, students answer eight questions in short and extended response format. Point values are suggested.
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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss how people, society, and technology change over time through a unit of integrated lessons. In these changes in society lessons, 6th graders discuss the answers to many questions about how changes effect the...
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Bigger Than Life, But Not Necessarily Better

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students evaluate images of health in American society, then students examine where one develops his or her views about health.
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How to be an Individual: Analyzing Society's Influence on Us through Art and Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students focus on interpreting difficult texts and analyzing the impact these texts can have on their own lives. They think more about who they want to be as individuals, and realize some of the constraints we have due to the real or...
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Y2-OK

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the technological problems faced in various critical sectors of society such as personal finance, safety, transportation, energy, and health care as they relate to the Year 2000 computer problem. they read and discuss...
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Working' (More Than) 9 to 5

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider how men and women are alike and different, and explore society's expectations of how members of each gender should balance work and family life by taking surveys.
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Meeting Needs Four Ways: The Drive (6th)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study the U.S. economic sectors and their philanthropic role in communities. In this civil society lesson, students brainstorm and classify businesses in their community. Young scholars discuss the for-profit, nonprofit,...
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Impact of Cars on Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the impact of the automobile on modern American society. In this car lesson, students listen to a presentation on the history and popular culture associated with cars and then write essays about their positive or...
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Groups We Belong To

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore society by completing a class identification activity. In this student identification instructional activity, students participate in a classification activity in which students with a certain hair, eye or clothing color...
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Philanthro What?: LEAGUE Philanthropy Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the vocabulary and concept of philanthropy in a democratic society. In this philanthropy vocabulary lesson, 5th graders examine traditions associated with good deeds and learn the vocabulary associated with...
Interactive
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20th Century Culture & Society

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive world history worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding 20th century culture and society. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Robert Boyle and the Royal Society

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research Royal Society, explain reasons for its foundation, examine reasons why it is beneficial to modern scientists to work in teams, and identify ways scientists disseminate information.
PPT
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Chalkboard Challenge: The Beginning of Human Society

For Teachers 6th
After studying Ancient Civilizations, learners could use this jeopardy-like game as a review. Having questions relating to the Neolithic, Paleolithic Era, and more, this presentation would be a great whole class or center activity.
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Confucianism in a Changing Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A great instructional activity promotes thoughtful discussion, global perspectives, and links between economics and culture. Learners view four clips showing how Confucian teachings have shaped Chinese culture and how filial piety plays...
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EngageNY

Understanding Perspective: Japanese Society’s Impact on Japanese Guards (Pages 189-197)

For Teachers 8th Standards
The focus is on written communication as class members respond to questions about the text Unbroken in their Written Conversation note catchers. They trade note catchers with a partner every two minutes and then share ideas from their...
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EngageNY

Expert Research Groups: How the Traffic Signal and Airplane Met Society’s Needs, Part 2

For Teachers 5th Standards
Ready, set, act! Using the fun resource, pupils patriciate in a vocabulary charades activity to practice key terms from the unit. Next, scholars work in expert research groups to read an article about the invention of the traffic signal...
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EngageNY

Expert Research Groups: How the Traffic Signal and Airplane Met Society’s Needs, Part 3

For Teachers 5th Standards
Pupils work in expert research groups, reading an informational article about an invention and completing a note-catcher worksheet. Afterward, scholars work in triads to answer questions based on the text.
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EngageNY

Identifying Opinions and Evidence: The Importance of Sports in American Society, Part I

For Teachers 5th Standards
What's the gist? Learners determine the gist of an informational article about sports in America. They also participate in a jigsaw activity, rereading the article and discussing the author's opinion and supporting evidence. 
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EngageNY

Organizing Evidence and Writing an Opinion Paragraph: The Importance of Sports in American Society, Part II

For Teachers 5th Standards
Batter up! Using the resource, pupils continue reading an informational article about sports in America and identify evidence that supports the author's opinion. Scholars then write an opinion paragraph about sports.
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Texas Education Agency (TEA)

Scope of Agriculture on Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Butcher, trucker, inspector ... so many options, so little time! Scholars pick a career in agriculture and describe it, writing about the education requirements. They also receive direct instruction about the agriculture industry...
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American Documentary

Confucianism in a Changing Society

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Last Train Home, a 2009 documentary about China's migrant factory workers, provides viewers with an opportunity to explore how China's emergence as a global manufacturing force is challenging Chinese traditional values like...

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