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Global Oneness Project

The Nature of Happiness

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The U.S. Constitution states that the pursuit of happiness is an inalienable right. The United Nations' Global Happiness Index ranks countries according to the happiness of its citizens. As part of a discussion of the nature of...
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Deliberating in a Democracy

Crime and Punishment

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Should the United States ban the death penalty? Scholars use real-life examples of criminal activity to come to their own conclusions on the death penalty. Primary source documents, as well as video clips, open the issue of capital...
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E-mailing the Chamber of Commerce

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Encourage effective internet research and e-mail correspondence as scholars investigate a US capital city they've never visited to find pertinent and relevant information. They begin by picking a city, then visit that city's chamber of...
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Federal Reserve Bank

Natural Disasters: From Destruction to Recovery

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What are the major economic implications, both good and bad, of natural disasters? Discover the effect that natural disasters can have on labor market conditions, capital, household incomes, and opportunities for reconstruction in local...
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Federal Reserve Bank

The Output Gap: A‘Potentially’ Unreliable Measure of Economic Health?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How can we accurately estimate what the economy should produce now and in the future? Have your pupils tackle this question as they learn about real versus potential GDP and as they review data regarding the output gap in...
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Geography Golf

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students practice their knowledge of states and capitals while at the same time working on motor skills. This activity also promotes working together in small groups.
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Maps that Teach

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study maps to locate the states and capital on the US map. Students locate continents, major world physical features and historical monuments. Students locate the provinces and territories of Canada.
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Walk the State Line

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice balancing activities while learning the states in the USA.
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How Resourceful Are You?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the Nevada state quarter and discuss items on the quarter, categorizing them as natural resources, human resources, or capital resources. They paste other coins into correct categories depending on the resources depicted...
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How To Save a Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine their own beliefs about the morality of capital punishment through a "where you stand" activity. They explore economic arguments about the costs, benefits and morality of capital punishments by reading and discussing the...
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Dead Man Walking

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students consider personal opinions about capital punishment and have an intelligent debate after reading Dead Man Walking by Sister Helen Prejean.
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State Geography

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners reinforce their knowledge of the locations of the states. They need to know where the states of the United States are located in relation to each other. Students review the states symbols, capitals and landmarks as well within...
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Mural Mania

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create a mural that displays symbols for their home state. They complete worksheets and read a book about their state. They collect images of the state flower, tree and bird for the mural. There are 5 other lesson plans included...
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Geography of Spain

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the geography of Spain. In this geography skills instructional activity, students create a map on their school gym floor in the shape of Spain. Students identify the locations of the Spanish states and capitals.
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North America Puzzle

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle in reference to North America. They identify capitals of some countries, the specific landforms of different areas, and languages spoken. There are 21 clues to...
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South US Region

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine the Southern Region state boundaries. The map also highlights each of the state capitals denoted by stars. The states, capitals and major landforms are labeled.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2007

For Students 8th
In this United States history and government standardized test practice instructional activity, 8th graders respond to 50 multiple choice, 1 essay, and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history ...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2008

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2005

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2003

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2002

For Students 8th
For this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United ...
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2001

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice instructional activity, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the...
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Curated OER

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2004

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.
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Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test: Social Studies, Booklet 1 Objective and Constructed Response, 2006

For Students 8th
In this 8th grade social studies standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 45 multiple choice and 12 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of history and government in the United States.

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