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Consequences of Individual Choices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers simulate a Revolutionary War draft. In this American Revolution lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to advocate for the Patriots or the Tories. High schoolers examine selected primary...
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Fair Housing Lesson 4: Constitutional Hearing

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate fair housing issues in the United States. In this government activity, students watch "No Place Like Home," and then prepare to participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to act as state legislators and...
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The Global Community

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars investigate international cooperation. In this global issues lesson, students identify the purposes of international intervention such as efforts to aid Somalia and Darfur. Young scholars then simulate a press conference...
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Plodding and Breaking Through:Walking and Carrying

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and describe the contributions of various dance artists, performers, teachers, and choreographers. In this dance lesson, students fill in any gaps of knowledge they have in regards to dance training and choreographic...
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The Weather

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore earth science by reading articles in class. In this weather identification instructional activity, students analyze weather science articles on the Internet and view their own local weather patterns as well. Students...
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Buying a Used Car

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a used vehicle.  In this warranty lesson, students  define "implied warranty of merchantability," then complete several activities that reinforce this concept, including a...
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Travel Agencies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the job responsibilities of a travel agent.  In this career lesson, students discuss and role-play specific details of what a travel agent must do at the beginning of the day prior to opening.
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Success and Fame

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore success and fame. In this success lesson students discuss famous quotations about success. Students give their own definitions of success.
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Much Ado About Nothing

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read and analyze the works of Shakespeare. In this "Much Ado About Nothing" lesson, students deicper the play and research Shakespeare's works. Students create a quiz based on his life and re-enact a scene from the play.
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James Welch's Fools Crow

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the history of Montana's Native Americans by reading James Welch's Fools Crow. Set shortly after the Civil War, the novel focuses on a young Blackfoot Indian and his tribe. Over the course of several weeks, class members...
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Globalization: Darfur

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the conflict in Darfur. In this global studies lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture about how history, geopolitics, and international law have contributed to the conflict. Students read a case...
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GNP Simulation Using Foods in the Americas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore food supply distribution. In this GNP distribution lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to eat foods from the American continents. Learners are served according to their chance positions in...
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The Rise and Fall of the Jim Crow Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore African American history by researching the Jim Crow laws. In this Civil Rights lesson, students define the Jim Crow laws, the reasons they were put into place, and how they were ultimately defeated. Students write a...
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Summer Camp 2050

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a camp for the future. In this simulation activity, students will research various energy sources, and create a proposal for the "city council" to recommend what energy sources should be used for a summer camp in the year...
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Cancer Research

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a class demonstration to see how many Americans are affected by cancer in their lifetime.  In this public health lesson, students are placed in situations that allow them to experience how relevant cancer research...
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Eisenhower: The Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a news conference simulation. In this Cold War lesson, students research events of the conflict during Eisenhower's presidency and use the information to script and participate in a news conference with Eisenhower.
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Monitoring Life In The Rocky Intertidal Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate marine life by researching aquatic organisms on the Internet. In this oceanography lesson, students monitor algae and animals of the ocean by identifying their population and habitat on data sheet ID cards. Students...
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Jesus And The Rise Of Christianity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine social change. In this Christianity lesson, students explore the history of Jesus and his teachings. Students research the social classes of the time period and then present skits to their classmates that present their...
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Ghost in Your Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA microarrays. In this genetics lesson, students model DNA microarrays that are used by scientists. Students work to determine levels of breast cancer genes in patients. They will determine the treatment required based...
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Plessy V. Ferguson: "Separate but Equal," Equal Protection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the details and impact of the Plessy vs. Ferguson U.S. Supreme Court case.  In this U.S. History lesson, students participate in several group discussions and group activities that examine both sides of the famous...
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Segregation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the implications of prejudice. In this segregation lesson, students experience a simulation that has school staff favoring students with blue eyes. Students discuss the simulation experience, watch "The Eye of the...
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Cool Commercials Critique

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate advertising by critiquing commercials in class.  In this media lesson, students view several commercials on their computers while completing a worksheet which helps them critique the ads.  Students define several...
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Imagine the Food and Imagine a Response

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students experience life in the Secret Annex. In this Holocaust lesson, students participate in a simulation. The simulation places them in the Secret Annex for dinner as residents. Students journal about the experience and the quality...
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Looking for Lincoln's Views on Slavery

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students reflect on Abraham Lincoln's views of slavery.  In this United States History lesson, students analyze how things have changed in the United States over the course of their lifetime, then use this information as a comparison to...