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Learning About the Shape of the Earth
Seventh graders investigate ways of telling the shape of the Earth and its position in the Universe both historically and today.
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Costing Fencing For A Volleyball Court
Pupils engage in a lesson for mathematical application based upon the use of calculations in order to create a fence for a volleyball court. The fence is designed and drawn with measurements. The core of the lesson is the calculation of...
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John Wanamaker and his "New Kind of Store"
High schoolers study John Wanamaker's department store and its attractions to 19th century consumers. In this Civil War instructional activity students compare the different styles of shopping pre department stores and evaluate images...
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THE FLOW OF MUSIC AND POETRY
Students describe their feelings through writing, art or music.
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Presidential Campaigning
Eighth graders participate in a simulated presidential campaign by conducting research on the Internet. They define a party platform, run a campaign and write and deliver speeches in teams. Students can then act as the electoral college...