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The United States During World War II

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders comprehend what social and economics effect World War II on the home front of The United States, specifically in Texas. They are asked to react to rationing or a World War. Students complete the "Home Front: the United...
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Following Chain of Command

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine the concept of "chain of command" as it relates to the workplace. They discuss who they should speak to if they are having a problem at work, discuss how to respectfully approach their boss, and discuss when it is...
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Suspect Sources at the Republican Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore and analyze statements made during a televised presidential debate. In groups, they research and test the validity of the statements made by the presidential contenders. Students examine sources and draw...
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ICT Activity 18

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner.' They study the ballad and explore style and technique. Students use the internet and search previously identified news sites for current items of interest. They use images copied...
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Designer Trees A Way To Slow Down The Greenhouse Effect

For Students 9th - 12th
In this environmental worksheet, learners read the sheet that is about the greenhouse effect. They examine possible solutions to the problem.
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Revision Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
In this revision activities worksheet, students plot the development of tension throughout the book, answer seven questions about plot, analyze characters and theme, and discuss the writing style of the author. Students answer ten short...
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Chapter 8: Deviance and Social Control

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this deviance and social control worksheet, students respond to 14 fill in the blank questions and 15 matching questions pertaining to crime and how societies attempt to control it.
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Relationships, Rules, and Responsibilities

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify jobs in the environment. In this social justice lesson, 1st graders describe rules to protect the environment and the roles specific jobs play. Students construct environmental rules for an imaginary town.
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Solution-Hero

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze the decision-making skills. In this character education instructional activity, students read a comic book and identify the superhero. Students then analyze the types of decisions the character makes throughout the story...
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Learning to Master: Some Ideas from Tradition

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the Biblical teachings. In this stewardship lesson, students cite passages from the Bible that promote philanthropy and identify Biblical texts that contradict one another.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students study paintings and use their knowledge of story elements to analyze the art. In this art analysis lesson, students review a novel for its elements. Students study the image At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance and discuss the story...
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Economy's Stuck, but Business is Booming at Therapists' Offices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of the economy and mental health. In this economy and mental health lesson, students read an article about how the mental health community is booming due to the poor economy. High schoolers discuss ways...
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The Consequences of World War II

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the aftermath of World War II. In this World War II lesson, 9th graders investigate the consequences of the war as they complete a post-assessment project that requires them to compose essays on the topic.
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People for the Land: Native Americans in Iowa

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students identify Iowa's American Indian cultures and complete a research project for the topic. In this Iowa's American Indian activity, students research read the background information about tribes in Iowa and complete a research...
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What is "The American Dream"?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students read the story Marriage is a Private Affair and analyze the 'American Dream.' In this American Dream lesson, students free write about the American Dream. Students read the story and discuss the themes. Students write a letter...
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Environmental Security and Ecological Intervention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine environmental changes .  In this investigative lesson students view a film then complete and activity that includes a debate. 
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Our Treasured Trees

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars discuss natural resources and renewable resources with trees being considered renewable resources which need special attention. In this Earth science lesson, students write a list of reasons for why it would be good to...
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And Still The Turtle Watched

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss ways to be kind to the Earth. For this conservation lesson, 3rd graders listen to the story And Still The Turtle Watched by Sheila MacGill-Callalhan. They compare how the early people treated the Earth to how...
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Be Kind to our Earth

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students make a list of ideas on ways we can take care of our Earth and complete a class project planning sheet where they problem solve to help save the Earth. In this Earth lesson plan, students also play a conservation charades game.
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Development of Democracy

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the road to the American Revolution. In this Boston Massacre activity, 8th graders investigate the testimony of Captain Thomas Preston. Students write their own verdicts based on his testimony.
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Feudalism

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners have tournaments in teams after learning information about The Middle Ages. In this Middle Ages lesson plan, students learn that tournaments are mock battles, but that they will have these battles by answering questions in teams...
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Imperialism in Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study imperialism in Africa. In this Imperialism lesson, students consider how democratic revolutions around the world led to imperialism in Africa. 
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Governance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in talking circles. In this self-governance lesson, students examine human rights from the perspective of Native Americans. Students must set up a self-government model for the reserve described.
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We and Thee

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine class structure. In this diversity education lesson, students discuss stereotypes within their school as an introduction to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. After learners have read the play and discussed social class...