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Getting Out of the Box
Students define stereotype, discrimination and prejudice. They brainstorm a social action plan to heal racism.
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The Role of Women in the Civil War
Students, in groups, research specific websites to find what roles women filled during the Civil War. They discuss the roles and create a multimedia presentation for a slide show.
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Women in Anthropology
Twelfth graders identify women who have excelled in anthropology. They present their findings which are compiled with other students' research to produce a list of women anthropologists.
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Rocks and Minerals
Learners research a rock or mineral on the Internet. They perform the research with a partner to find out properties such as, color, hardness, and opacity. They look for pictures on the Internet in order to prepare for their slideshow...
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Minorities in a Cross-Cultural Perspective Debate Simulation Case Study: China's Borderlands
Twelfth graders investigate if minority status is synonymous with powerlessness in China. They examine if minority and majority groups interact with equity and justice in China. Students present their findings in a debate-simulation format.
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Research Project
Sixth graders use research, word-processing, graphic skills and a multi-media presentation. They complete a research project that meets the requirements for the Grade 6 Renaissance report.
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Sand, Sand, Everywhere Sand
Students study the physical characteristics of four types of desert regions. In this desert regions lesson, students watch a video about deserts and discuss the deserts. Students compare the deserts and research the ways humans have...