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Trial at the Turn of the Century
Students examine and explore various aspects of change at the turn of the century including economic, political, civil and others. Students then locate and analyze various primary sources to write an essay that demonstrates their...
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Deciding to Serve
Seventh graders examine different ways where they can be most effective in sharing their newly acquired financial expertise. In this cross curricular lesson, 7th graders participate in a service project. Students design a service...
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Charge Cards!
Learners identify and define the various types of credit cards and credit card offers. In this credit cards lesson, students identify the pros and cons of managing a credit card account. Learners locate information on the Federal...
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World History/Current Events
Students write a poem discussing the courage, dignity, and hope of the Afghan Students. The poem consists of at least 12 lines. The poem should be illustrated on poster board using images from the magazines.
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Identifying Possible Effects
In this Current Events worksheet, students study the Census. Students complete a graphic organizer on possible economic, social or environmetal effects of population change.
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Campaigns for Economic Freedom
Students examine racial discrimination and how it affects the economic outlook. For this economics lesson students view videos and examine economic strategies.
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We've Got the Power
Students examine how power can be generated and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. In this investigative lesson students divide into groups, research the Internet and present it to the class.
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One Nation: Two Futures?
High schoolers explore China's modernization and the economic and social consequences. In this economics lesson students view video on China and use the Internet to do research.
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Know Your 13 Colonies
Seventh graders study the thirteen colonies. In this American History lesson, 7th graders analyze the historical origins and economic development of each colony. Students create an original flag for a colony that reflects the colony's...
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Japan's Place In The World
High schoolers conduct research into the history of th Japanese rise to economic power. They use a variety of sources for information and engage in a variety of in class and out of class activities.
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That All Men Are Created Equal
Students view a worksheet that includes the names of the patriots with a brief list of their achievements and read it aloud. They read the question after each section and circle the answer they believe is correct. They then work in small...
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The Cost of Saving
Tenth graders compare accounts provided by the two newspaper articles with the visual account provided by Sue Coe. They articulate how those accounts are alike and different. Students consider the economic choices that made the Hamlet...
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People and the Physical Environment of Illinois
Students read about the settlement of Illinois from statehood to the present. They categorize different areas of need such as survival, economic and social. Students make a list of ways people used the physical environment in Illinois...
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Boundaries
Students identify and analyze the boundaries which exist between urban and rural, wildness and country and among rural areas, country, town, and city. Students actively participate in planning, obtaining materials, setting goals and...
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Ohlone Indians
Fourth graders use various pictures to identify the economic activities, food supply or religious beliefs of the Ohlone Indians. Students create a cooperative learning travel brochure.
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Canada's Natural Regions and Their Varied Characteristics
Pupils study Canada's six natural regions, including both the human and economic activities of each. In groups, they create a display representing one of the six regions.