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Government: Defending the Bill of Rights
Pupils examine the proposition of a country without the Bill of Rights. In a role-playing activity, teams of students gather information to build a case for retaining the Bill of Rights and present it before their congressperson.
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State Kid: The Story Rolls
High schoolers read a story about a 15 year-old-boy sent to a juvenile detention center after unsuccessful stays in foster homes. The story is written in installments in the form of Charles Dickens novels.
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Art of Mexico - Painting
Young scholars create a personal painting of thanks, explain importance of devotional art in Mexico, and critically view art work from another culture. Next, students evaluate self and peer work.
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Swiss Bank Accountability: Mock Trial
Learners use a variety of sources to construct a case defending and prosecuting the Swiss government for their role in Nazi gold transactions during World War II. They practice research techniques, persuasive writing and speaking.
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Adapting to a New Culture
Seventh graders examine how American Indians adapted and interacted with other ethnic and cultural groups. They analyze what kinds of current issues Utah's American Indians are facing today.
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Shellfish Shenanigans
Twelfth graders create simulations of a reality-based TV show that investigates the near death of a contestant from a seafood meal. They examine the physical symptoms of anaphylactic shock, and create protein fingerprints.
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Better to Tell the Truth
Third graders distinguish between emotional and logical arguments in advertising. They, in groups, find ads in newspapers and magazines illustrating the various types of emotional and logical arguments in advertising discussed on day one.
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Not In My Backyard: Siting A Resource Recovery Facility
Students role play a town meeting in which a new resource facility could be built. They have time to question each other after all sides have presented.
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Scrapbook of Freedom
Third graders examine what it was like for a child traveling in the Underground Railroad.
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Anne Frank: Everything Changed for Us
Young scholars write about a time they were made to feel different, and when they were on the other side of the equation. They read other first hand accounts of times in history when people were made to feel like outsiders.
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Anne Frank: Propaganda
Pupils discover techniques that are used to spread propaganda. They define what propaganda is and how it can be used in both a positive and negative manner. They produce an ad campaign for product.
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Checks and Balances: Japanese-American Incarceration
Students examine the three branches of the Federal Government and their decision to place Japanese-Americans in camps during World War II. They analyze debates made by leaders during this time period.
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Plan an Advertising Campaign to Attract New Citizens
Learners examine how to use visual media as a creative way of thinking about and responding to immigration issues. They conduct Internet research, and design and create a poster or brochure to attract new immigrant to Indiana.
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"In a Grove" and "Rashomon" by Akutagawa
Students read and analyze the short stories, "In a Grove," and "Rashomon," by Akutagawa. They discuss the samurai warrior culture, watch a short video, take a quiz, participate in whole-group discussions, identify similes and metaphors,...
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Reconstruction and "All Men Are Created Equal"
Learners examine the time after the Civil War known as Reconstruction. In groups, they role play a Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Reconstruction in which some members are senators and others are witnesses. They share their ideas on how...
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Direct and Cross-Examination
Students continue to prepare for their mock trial. In groups, they are introduced on how to properly cross and direct examine someone using the techniques. They practice each technique on one another and compete against other groups in...
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Art and Patriotic Culture
Art forms, especially government-sponsored "poster art", very effectively conveyed specific cultural values during World War II. Understanding the role that visual images play in expressing issues and ideas is critical to developing...
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Do Facts Speak For Themselves?
Eighth graders study how the forces of migration affected towns. Through various group projects, 8th graders demonstrate an understanding of major events, and the historical development of Pennsylvania and the United States. Students...
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The Persuasive Message
Eighth graders engage in a study of persuasive writing. They conduct research looking at a variety of media resources looking for persuasive techniques that are used like advertising. The language of the advertising is examined for how...
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From Smithson To Smithsonian, The Birth Of An Institution
Young scholars evaluate historical sources. In groups, students explore the differences between a primary and secondary source. They examine the importance of evaluating sources and using credible ones when writing reports. Young...
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Canadian History: The Seven Oaks Incident
Students examine primary source documents about the Seven Oaks Incident and consider the different perspectives written about it. They present their findings to the class orally or by creating posters.
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Political Music Lesson Plan
Students review concepts of the oppressive system of apartheid and relate the significance of Mandela's freedom from prison. They also use music to understand a concept and to convey a concept by using music.
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Visit The Orchard
Students investigate the technology that is used to harvest apples as a crop. They look at examples of past and present machines. The information is used as inspiration for creating their own device to pick and harvest apples for mass...
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