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Money Makes the World Go 'Round
Students examine what a basic unit of currency means and how it affects world finances.
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Language Immersion
Students listen to an audio program aired on Nation Public Radio that presents a journalists report of the Blackfeet immersion programs taking place in Browning, Montana.  They take notes on the program.  Students discuss how immersion...
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The Secret Life of Money Part 2
Students explore how people use money every day and how it is one of the defining resources in our life.
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Pioneers to Kansas
Young scholars investigate items for basic survival, needed for survival, and luxury items. They compare what they need to what Indians and Pioneers needed in the 1700's and 1800's.
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Mini-Economy
Third graders perform jobs in order to sustain their classroom community.  After completing a brief overview of how local economies are sustained, they complete job applications for classroom jobs.  Students perform their jobs throughout...
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Strawberry Thanksgiving
Students identify what a harvest celebration is and its purpose. They demonstrate their understanding of a legend. They identify a relationship in which they need to apologize or forgive another person.
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The Testing of the Feebleminded Immigrants
Students examine the intelligence testing of Henry Goddard during the early 1900s. They discover criticisms that are still occuring today. They analyze how science and technology is contributing to this practice.
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Who's Town is This, Anyway?
Fifth graders work in cooperative groups to simulate a town government as they consider an important change in their community growth.  They analyze a real problem in the community and then determine their goals to fix it and make a...
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Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes to Town
High schoolers research the impact of Big-Box Stores on local merchants and government. They view the program, "STORE WARS," and discuss the role big-box stores play in their lives. They complete an information form.
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Haitian Immigration: Twentieth Century
Students read a narrative about the culture, heritage and history of Haiti including the contributions of Haitian immigrants in the U.S. They conduct further research on Haitian culture and prepare a presentation for the class.
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Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes to Town
Learners watch video clips about the effects of Wal-Mart coming to towns.  They develop a cost-benefit analysis related to the proposed store.  They write their mayor listing their recommendation for the new store.
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Nationalism and Conflict-Two Fronts, Two Perspectives!
Pupils examine the major conflicts of the 20th century. After watching a video, they discuss the various types of technology and how they were used in World War I. They watch excerpts from films covering different wars and view them from...
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Rollin' On The River II
Learners explore the importance of the Platte River to the state of Nebraska. They investigate the river's historical, social, economic, and political importance to the development of Nebraska. Students explore the ecosystem of the river.
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The Journey of Sacagawea
Learners examine the life of Sacagawea, the exceptional woman chosen to appear on the Golden Dollar, and write journal entries based on their research.
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Role-Playing the Ashland/Wal-Mart Story
Learners, in a talk show format, role-play persons involved in the Ashland/Wal-Mart story.
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Happy Birthday Whitehouse
First graders explore the White House and its history through celebrating its birthday. Basic facts are examined and personal experiences related to the exploration of this structure.
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