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Writing an Academic Argument on the House of Lords

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students debate the main roles of the House of Lords and argue whether or not it is necessary. Teams debate the pros and cons of the House of Lords then take a class vote on which side argues it case most persuasively. Using the...
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How Are Boundaries Made, Kept, Broken?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the different perspectives of Igbo women. They simulate a silent debate in response to the question, "Is the Igbo society sexist?" They write their response to the question and exchange papers with their partner as the...
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858: Interactive Map Activity

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students utilize an interactive map to explore the 1858 Senate campaign in Illinois. They examine how factors such as population, transportation, and party strongholds can affect campaign strategies. Students write an essay discussing...
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The Media and You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a system to approach news articles. They analyze media content for main ideas and overall themes and summarize key points. Students draw upon personal experiences to build on ideas presented in news articles.
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the Young Offenders Act: Modeling Parliamentary Proceedings

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine parliamentary procedure by following rules of order, constructing and presenting well thought out arguments, and submitting reports of the proceedings.
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That's Your Side of the Story!

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discuss the elements of effective debating. they debate governmental issues after reseraching selected topics. With student permission, the debate may be videotaped for viewing to other classes or during open house.
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Cycling Through Controversy

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research different perspectives and debate environmental issues. They consider different viewpoints when proposing solutions.
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Uen: Chances With Wolves

For Teachers 8th
This lesson engages students in learning the differences among observations, facts, and inferences. Students will study about the reintroduction of wolves into the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Region. Students will work in small groups...
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Read Works: Debate: Better Late Than Never?

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage gives information about how some states are apologizing for their roles in slavery during the past. Reading comprehension questions are provided as supplements to the passage..
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Read Works: Born to Run

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating the necessity of Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution which states that only natural-born American citizens can be elected President of the United States. A question...
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Read Works: News Debate: Atten Hut!

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating restrictions to military recruiting in high schools. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: News Debate: Religion on Display

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not schools should be allowed to display the 10 Commandments. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.