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\nEncourage A New Generation of Peacemakers\n

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\nIntegrate this essay-writing contest into your high school classroom to develop writing skills and encourage international study.\n
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\nA Global Culture to Fight Extremism\n

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\n\"Have you ever wondered why extremism seems to have been on the rise in Muslim-majority countries over the course of the last decade? Have you ever wondered how such a situation can be turned around?\" This is a fantastic resource to...\n
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\nMeasuring Circadian Activity in Drosophila\n

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\nHow many hours should be in a day? One species of drosophila naturally prefers a 24.5 hour day, while another strongly prefers a 19-hour day. An animation and graph share data from each of these species when exposed to the typical light...\n
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\n5 Things You Didn't Know About Astronaut Joe Acaba\n

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\nWhat do astronauts like to do? Astronaut Joe Acaba talks about what his hobbies are in a short video from the \"STEM on Station\" series. He shows what it is like to be in space, all while making the job of astronaut seem relatable to...\n
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\nIs There Gravity In Space?\n

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\nDoes space have its own gravity? And, if so, why do astronauts just float around in the space station? Science sleuths examine the forces acting upon astronauts in the International Space Station with help from the narrator. He...\n
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\nApollo-Soyuz: Space Age Detente\n

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\nThe Space Race saw the Soviet Union and the US go from competitors to partners. Scholars read a letter regarding the first docking of the US and Soviet space craft. Young historians also complete a written assignment and participate in...\n
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\nThe Encounter Between the New and Old Worlds\n

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\nStudying global trade during the time of exploration? This multiple-choice quiz will ensure that your learners did their reading. Questions relate to trade and exchange between Spain, Portugal, and the Americas.\n
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\nMental and Emotional Health\n

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\nWorking in groups, sixth-graders identify internal factors that negatively impact them. Then, explain how they could change that factor into a positive influence. Finally, individuals create personal mind maps that identify their...\n
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\nRole Playing Relating to Big Decisions\n

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\nWhile most high schoolers are too young to vote, they still need to learn the skills needed to solve problems. The ninth resource in a 10-part civics series presents class members with four \"What Would You Do?\" scenarios that have them...\n
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\nHeat Transfer and Cooling\n

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\nAstronauts train underwater to simulate the change in gravity. An out-of-this-world unit includes three hands-on activities, one teacher demonstration, and a discussion related to some of the challenges astronauts face. Scholars apply...\n
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\nJapanese American Internment\n

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\nLearners examine Japanese internment camps of World War II. For this World War II lesson, students participate in a simulation of Japanese internment camps in the United States. Learners determine the constitutional rights that were...\n
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\nWar and International Law: A Brief History of the Law of War\n

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\nStudents investigate the history of the law of war. In this international law lesson, students listen to a lecture regarding the history of international law spanning from Pax Romana to Collective Security. Students respond to...\n
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\nWorld Trade-Offs\n

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\nStudents assess how global trade impacts the businesses and industries of their city. They explore world trade and interview people at related business and industries.\n
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\nOrganizations Working for Peace\n

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\nWe're all in this together! Show young scholars that peace is a process and having the support of like-minded people can make it happen. 13th in a series of 15 peace building activities, groups conduct research on a peace organization,...\n
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\nArab Spring: Unrest in the Middle East, 2011-2012\n

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\nThe conflict in the Middle East is a hot topic that can be somewhat confusing. In order to better grasp the who, what, where, when, and why of this world affair, learners fill out a chart. They record basic facts about each country...\n
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\nSpatial Relations - Week 9\n

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\nIn this spatial relations worksheet, students solve three-dimensional problems. They find the total number of triangles in a given figure, the number of line segments that endpoints and use integer points to solve two problems. This...\n
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\nSpatial Relations - Week 9\n

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\nIn this spatial relations worksheet, students identify the number of triangles in a given figure, identify the number of cubes that a plane intersects, and determine the number of line segments in a given cube. This three-page worksheet...\n
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\nExploring 9/11 in Historical, Cultural and International Context: Why Here, Why Us, Why Now?\n

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\nHigh schoolers examine the international conflicts that might have caused the terrorist attacks of 9/11. In groups, they research the similarities and differences between the three major religions and how they connect to 9/11. To end...\n
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\n\"Farewell\n\n
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\nFarewell to Manzanar\n

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\nStudents investigate themes of justice and rights while reading the novel Farewell to Manzanar. They research contemporary civil rights issues and write reports. They also research the background of internment camps during World War II.\n
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\nSacred Space\n

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\nStudents consider the two finalists in the contest for architectural designs for the site of the World Trade Center. They create their own designs for a meaningful public space, then critique each other's designs.\n
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\nFar Out!\n

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\nStudents research and compare/contrast how routine tasks on Earth would be without gravity. They read and discuss the article \"The Life Galactic: A Lot of Work, a Little Play, Plenty of E-Mail.\" In groups they write a pitch for a TV...\n
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\nUnder the Blood-Red Sun\n

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\nFifth graders explore U.S. history by reading an award winning book about World War II. In this Japanese internment camp lesson, 5th graders read the book Under the Blood-Red Sun and discuss the entrapment of Japanese-Americans on our...\n
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\nParticipating in Democracy\n

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\nLearners analyze film clips in class. In this democracy lesson, students identify the differences between civil liberties, democracy and freedom. Learners view a video regarding Japanese internment and answer study questions as well as...\n
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\nObjects of Memory\n

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\nStudents consider the importance of individual artifacts in memorializing important historic events. They read and evaluate an article discussing the removal of the last steel beam from the World Trade Center site.\n
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