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Facing History and Ourselves

Identity and Labels

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Scholars look at the connections between identity and labels, assumptions, and stereotypes, in a lesson that examines identity in the United States. To set the stage for a discussion of these connections, class members analyze a cartoon,...
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Happy Maau Studios

Math Ref

For Students 7th - 12th
Forgot how to multiply matrices? Well, this app can help. It is like a gigantic, well-organized reference card for all things math. Customize your personal reference material by adding your own notes and build up a personalized list of...
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Curated OER

Decoding Nazi Secrets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars practice decoding messages given the key. They continue to practice solving messages without a key. They must determine the best way to view the message. They examine secret messages during World War II.
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Curated OER

Supreme Court Confirmation Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the responsibilities of Senate Judiciary Committee members. In this judicial hearings instructional activity, students participate in a mock Supreme Court Confirmation and discuss the outcome.
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Curated OER

People of the Scientific Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this Scientific Revolution worksheet, students read a brief overview of the contributions of Copernicus, Bacon, Kepler, Galileo, Newton, and Harvey.
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Curated OER

Using Objects to Object to Objectification

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners use math functions in part to complete a metaphorical lesson on tolerance. In this math and tolerance lesson, students receive rows of functions and try to find a single simple shared property without success. Learners then...
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Curated OER

Cross Section and Slope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students draw cross sections of given contour maps. In this math instructional activity, students interpret the different symbols used in the map. They determine slope and steepness through direct measurement.
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Curated OER

Microeconomics Summary

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders study microeconomics.  In this Economics lesson, 12th graders draw graphs on government taxes.  Students decide if these graphs are true or false.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Gottlob Frege

For Students 9th - 10th
Good summary of Frege's thought. Some sections are more technical, but the explanation of his philosophy of language and other sections are more readable.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Leonhard Euler

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy biography of Euler that sets him in relationship with his contemporaries in mathematics and physics. Several quotes and pictures available, as well as links to relevant mathematical topics. A terrific site.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Frege's Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy and detailed, but also quite technical, article explaining the major theorems of Frege's logic. Introduction gives a helpful overview and bibliography is included at end, but anyone without a background in logical notation may...
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Boolean Propositional Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Introduction to classic, boolean propositional logic. Written in a clear way with little or no technical notation. A great place to start for those beginning to learn about logic.
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Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Singular Propositions

For Students 9th - 10th
Helpful introduction to the mechanics of using "propositions" technically in logic. Article defines several important terms and uses good examples to contrast different types of propositions.

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