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Diversity
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries. In this Social Studies instructional activity, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then...
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Dear Mrs. Parks Teacher's Guide
Students read and respond to the book, Dear Mrs. Parks. In this African-American literature instructional activity, students read the text and examine several vocabulary words from the text. Students answer 11 discussion questions and...
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Exploring the Life of a Slave
Eleventh graders explore importance of abolitionists who worked to advance freedoms of black Americans prior to/during Reconstruction era, read and identify key concepts in Frederick Douglass's narrative, recognize how Douglass's slave...
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Primary Source? What is That?
Learners examine the use of primary sources. They read and discuss excerpts from the "Diary of Anne Frank," write journal entries, identify examples of altruism from the book, write an essay, and complete a worksheet.
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Due Process of Law and the Jim Crow Era
Students analyze eight case studies of Supreme Court decisions regarding due process of law and their impact on American society in the early 20th century. They digest that although the 14th amendment was intended to give federal rights...
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Social
In this social studies worksheet, students look for general terms and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis (Letter 4)
In this The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis worksheet, students define six key terms and answer nine comprehension questions after reading the story.
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Citizenship
For this citizenship worksheet, students read a set of guidelines on how to be a good citizen, then complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced DVD. Suggestions for writing assignments and activities are also given.
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Refugees and Children in Our World
Middle schoolers study the human rights of refugee populations around the world. In this human rights lesson, students research the problems of refugees around the world. They investigate the basic human need for dignity and read about...
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People and Places in Indiana's Underground Railroad
Fourth graders use an Indiana map to explain why Indiana's geographic location was important to its role in the UGR. They experience personal stories and feelings of the people involved in UGR through role-play and literature.
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Queen Elizabeth II Addresses United Nations
Students examine an article that discusses Queen Elizabeth's address to the United Nations General Assembly. For this lesson, students complete several assignments that are centered around the topic of the article, including vocabulary,...
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Born Equal
Young scholars work in small groups to list advantages and disadvantages of being a woman. The focus of the lesson is upon discrimination. Working in a group provides scaffolding to help learners who are disadvantaged for any reason.
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Portrait Detectives
Students distinguish portraits from other forms of art and develop their own criteria for analyzing portraits. They discuss what is unique about a portrait, why artists create portraits, and the style of portraits.
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Results In On Mock Election
Students examine the two presidential candidates in 2000, and identify their own stance on campaign issues. They create fictional candidates that represent their beliefs, and write campaign speeches from their point of view.
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Fighting Political Apathy Among Youth
Learners research and describe youth participation in political elections. They survey random adults about their voting behavior and chart the results in a graph. They compile their results to predict future voter participation.
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The Struggle For The Right To Vote
Students identify historical figures who helped lead others in the voting rights movement, and research historical struggles for voting rights. They develop plans to involve young voters in the election process.
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Students work in groups examining the school's policy of no weapons on school property.
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Group Newspaper-American System of Government
Eighth graders, in groups, design, research, and create a newspaper that explains four historical events that have influenced the American system of government.
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Anne Frank: Citizenship Laws
Learners study early civilizations and the contributions they made to the foundations of human culture. They discuss why citizenship is valuable and the Constitutional Amendments that are associated with it.
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Anne Frank: Me Bags
Students decorate a brown paper bag as they wish to show their creativity. They fill the bags with what they believe shows who they are. They share the contents with another student in the class.
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Laws Promoting Healthy Aging: A Comparison of Japan and the United States Lesson Plan
Students compare and contrast legislation passed in Japan and the United States in regards to the elderly. Using the Internet, they research how the government has put programs into place to improve the health of older citizens. They...
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Anne Frank Newspaper
Students individually research different aspects of the Holocaust. They create newspaper articles and editorials based on a specific aspect of the Holocaust. Students come together as a whole class and create a newspaper based on their...
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Anne Frank: Me Bags
Students fill bags with personal treasures and share the contents of their bags with the class or in pairs. They appreciate and respect differences and similarities between themselves and their classmates. They determine that the United...
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Introduction to the UN
Students read the story UN wins Nobel Peace Prize, this is a way to introduce the United Nations and find out what Students already know. Students draft a formal letter to Kofi Annan the UN Secretary-General which include personal...