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Babes in Electronic Toyland

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Students read a New York Times article in order to explore the use of handheld electronic devices in schools. They investigate, through surveys and essay-writing, the pros and cons of this technology.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2000
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