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\nFacing Ferguson: News Literacy in a Digital Age\n

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\nThe reporting, both in professional news sources and on social media, of the events surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri provides 21st Century learners with an opportunity of consider how social media can...\n
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\nFill-In - October Event in History\n

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\nA lot has happened in the month of October in the past 100 years or so. Kids fill in the blank for 31 events, each of which occurred on a day in October. Each event can be found in a New York Times article from the past 100+ years....\n
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\nFill-In : March Events in the News\n

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\nWhat happened on March 13, 1868? What happened on March 21, 1965? Eager readers fill in the missing historical event occurring on one day in March from 1862 - 1995. There are 31 events each occurring on a different day in March. This is...\n
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\nStudent Opinion: Should Couples Live Together Before Marriage? \n

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\nBring nonfiction into the classroom with this high-interest op-ed piece from the New York Times about love, marriage, and relationships in the 21st century. Pupils read a short article on the topic of cohabitation and offer their own...\n
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\nWomen Writers and Dissent in 20th and 21st Century American Literature\n

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\nTenth graders read examples of writings by women authors showing their dissent. After completion of their reading, they brainstorm on why they believe female authors have criticized society. In groups, they use the Internet to research...\n
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\nThe Noughties\n

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\nTake a look back at a decade your class will actually remember: the noughties. Guide discussion about events your class recalls from those years, and then have them analyze an article (included). Although not specified, learners...\n
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\n#2902. 21st Century: Make Literature Relevant!\n

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\nJ-Peezy to hang? Would John Proctor by any other name be as brave? High school scholars update scenes from Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” and perform them before the class. After viewing and enjoying the modern trappings of their scenes,...\n
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\nWhy Does Media Literacy Matter?\n

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\nCriticism of news and entertainment journalism is at an all-time high. Help 21st-century learners develop the media literacy skills they need to become critical consumers with a three-lesson guide the looks at persuasive techniques used...\n
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\nBring your class's study skills into the 21st century with this digital teaching tool. Offering an easy way to create and share customized sets of flash cards with students, parents, and other educators, this resource is a...\n
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\nPersuasive Techniques in Advertising\n

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\nHelp your 21st century learners develop their media smarts with this resource that has them examine the persuasive techniques advertisers use to influence specific demographics and then to use these techniques to craft their own ads.\n
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\nThe Colonization of the United States\n

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\nBring the Age of Exploration into the 21st century with this ancestry activity! Learners get a chance to explore the complex genealogy of the Spanish settlers through watching two video clips (approximately five minutes each) featuring...\n
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\nPreparing Students for Difficult Converstaitons\n

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\nMany of the issues facing 21st Century learners are challenging and even discussing these issues can be a challenge. So how do teachers prepare learners for these difficult conversations? How do instructors create a safe classroom where...\n
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\nIdea-Noun Definition: Source Searching\n

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\nA great idea for showing language arts pupils the universality of themes, even in the real world! Have class members choose an idea-noun (peace, justice, war, love, etc.) at the beginning of the year or semester. They complete weekly...\n
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\nFires of the 21st Century\n

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\nHigh schoolers explore historical perspectives. In this contemporary history lesson, students listen to Billy Joel's \"We Didn't Start the Fire,\" discuss they lyrics, and add  a new verse to the song for the years 2002, 2003, 2004,...\n
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\nPersonal Growth and the Personal Leadership Inventory\n

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\nWhat are employers looking for in prospective employees? Career-minded high schoolers examine their strongest technical skills as well as important 21st century skills, including leadership, empathy, clear communication, working well...\n
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\nCurriculum Guide For Teaching Texas History\n

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\nFollow Texas history from Native Americans all the way to the 21st Century. Teachers analyze the creation of a year-long course on Texas history and use a wide range of teaching subjects and materials to guide them through the state's...\n
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\nA Report From the 21st Century - Mark Twain\n

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\nStudents look at Twain, the humorist - considered America's favorite storyteller and the funniest man in the world at the time. Students stretch the truth about a personal experience, and consider how delivery affects impact.\n
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\nPlagiarism is Stealing!\n

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\nStop, thief! Do your pupils understand the consequences of plagiarism? Lesson three of six in a series of college and career readiness activities demonstrates the dangers of taking credit for someone else's work. Learners engage in...\n
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\nThe Roaring 20's\n

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\nDiscover the roaring and contradicting nature of the 1920s in the United States. The video provides an overview of laissez faire capitalism in the decade and the nation's dramatic increase in productivity, as well as a variety of...\n
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\nFrontline Muslims: Overview of Muslim History and the Spread of Islam from the 7th to the 21st century\n

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\nStudents gain insight into how and when Islam was spread to various regions from the 7th century to today. They are able to identify and asses the importance of cultural and political factors in the spread of Islam and the effect it has...\n
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\nKentucky: Past, Present and Future\n

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\nFourth graders analyze how Kentucky's past is different from the present. They research why Kentucky was even explored and settles. What social issues face Kentucky now. Discussion lies on how Kentucky can be improved for the 21st century.\n
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\nTeaching: The Next Generation\n

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\nComputer Science Education Week\n

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\nEquip students for the 21st century by exploring the fun of computer science.\n
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\nHistory Trifold in Publisher\n

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\nStudents create a timeline of events happening around the world. In this timeline lesson plan, students use Microsoft Publisher to create a timeline of events happening around the world as they live their lives presently.\n
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