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Declarations of Independence

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what they know about American Indians past and present, then research key issues facing American Indian tribes today. To synthesize their learning, students write letters taking the perspective of an American Indian.
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Teens on Trial

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners read about the public reaction to the conviction of Alex and Derek King, and explore the issue of child offenders being tried and sentenced as adults. They compose letters to Florida Governor Jeb Bush, outlining their opinion on...
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Pressing Cases

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate famous criminal cases in which the media has played a significant role and reflect on how the news helps to shape attitudes and behaviors in their own lives.
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Persuasive Pressures

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate various lobbying groups, then practice lobbying tactics by writing and presenting speeches advocating important local issues.
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What Constitutes a State?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the differences between various state constitutions in the United States. Then, using their own
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Will the Supreme Court Vouch for Vouchers?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate past Supreme Court decisions that have centered on education issues and assess the ways in which those decisions have impacted American education. They consider the controversies surrounding the issue of school...
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Activism of Terrorism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research animal rights issues and controversies and determine whether they believe extreme tactics are justified. They practice debate and rhetoric skills by successfully arguing both sides of the issue.
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Do Ask? Do Tell?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore debates regarding gay rights following the Supreme Court's Lawrence v. Texas decision. They participate in a fishbowl discussion, exploring questions on marriage, adoption, custody, employment, and military service.
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We Were Here First

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the legal and historical experience of native peoples living in the United States. They write a letter to their United States senator commenting on the Hawaiian bill using information gathered during their research.
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Ooh, You're in Trouble!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider disruptive school behavior and how school districts in several states are turning to the juvenile justice system for help. They debate this issue from a variety of perspectives, and write a paper.
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Do the Right Thing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider the relationship between gang violence and the factors that can contribute to its increase. After researching the issues behind one such factor, students make recommendations that may help reduce gang violence.
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Creating A Bill Of Rights In Space

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars define rights, analyze and apply the U.S. Bill of Rights to hypothetical situations, and create an Intergalactic Bill of Rights.
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Pangaea Puzzle: Exploring the Tectonic Forces That Shape the Earth

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders follow in the footsteps of early scientists as they put the pieces of Pangaea back together and discovered the forces that create the variety of landforms and sea-floor features of our Earth.
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What's Missing?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine their beliefs about archaeological preservation. They articulate a response to archaeological resource destruction. Students then complete two puzzles and relate them to archaeological research.
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Preserve is the Word

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate a list of archaeological ethical questions. They select a question/issue and design a 3-minute (maximum) PSA to persuade the public to agree with their idea. They conduct research or interviews with experts to be...
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Property: Ownership, Respect, and Responsibility

For Teachers K - 12th
Students learn to respect others' property by rating the severity of a variety of damaging acts. Students use a tag board "thermometer" to rate the severity of statements describing situations where a person damages the property of another.
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Rocket Launch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider constraints which contribute to the design of a model rocket. They begin to analyze a model rocket's design and flight. They must be very specific in their thoughts and discussions.
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The Down Low Talk Show

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine popular fashion trends and their personal tastes in clothing styles. They explore the legislation and controversy over wearing pants too low by reading and discussing the article "Are Your Jeans Sagging? Go Directly to...
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Does Free Speech Exist in School?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine their own First Amendment rights as students. They read and discuss a news article, discuss the Supreme Court case Frederick v. Morse, take an online quiz and conduct Internet research, and create a brochure...
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Genetics - Critical Thinking

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this genetics worksheet, students review terms and processes associated with genetics. This worksheet has 2 multiple choice and 21 matching questions.
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Using a Thesaurus

For Students 4th - 5th
In this language arts worksheet, students learn to use a thesaurus to replace words they already know. Students read 20 sentences and replace the underlined word with a new word found in the thesaurus.
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Subject-verb Agreement 1

For Students 8th - 11th
In this grammar learning exercise, students choose the appropriate verb in parentheses in twenty-five sentences that makes each one grammatically correct.
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Adverb or Adjective? Who's Wearing the -LY?

For Students 5th - 6th
In this adjectives and adverbs worksheet, students read and look at the underlined word in 8 sentences and write on the blank line in front of each one whether they are an adjective or an adverb. Students fill in the blanks or answer...
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Making Maps

For Students 4th - 6th
In this map making activity, students learn about the science of making maps, which is cartography. They then answer the 11 questions on the activity. The answers are on the last page.

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