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Nebraska Department of Education

This I Believe

For Teachers 8th
As part of a Career Develop unit, eighth-graders reflect on their beliefs and values and consider how these beliefs might affect their relationships with friends and with colleagues when they join the workforce.
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Curated OER

Traders of the Lost Art

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners work in small groups to investigate a variety of art and architecture forms common during the Old Kingdom epoch in Ancient Egypt. Learners then evaluate how these art forms reflect a culture's beliefs and values. And, finally,...
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Quintessential Careers

Career Passion Worksheet

For Students 5th - 10th
As pupils consider possible career paths for the future, give them the chance to reflect on their greatest skills, lifelong interests, favorite subject areas and activities, values, deeply rooted beliefs, etc. 
Writing
Curated OER

Values Clarification

For Students 7th - Higher Ed
From 34 possibilities (and two blanks for other options), class members choose their top 10 values and rank them in ascending order to focus attention on what they want to prioritize in life. To the list, I'd add "service to others" and...
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Curated OER

Era of Self-Sufficiency - Pre-1890

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate the relationship between physical geography and Utah's settlement. In this Utah land lesson, students view a PowerPoint about Utah land and work in groups to answer questions about the uniqueness of Utah's Mormon...
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Curated OER

Do You Know What You're Really Getting In Your Pet Food?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine advertising on wrappers and determine how it makes them feel about the product. They determine through a discussion the kinds of advertising/marketing techniques used to attract them to a product.
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Curated OER

Landmarks Of Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research famous landmarks of the world. In this landmarks instructional activity, students determine why cultures build special structures and then find out more about specific world landmarks. Students respond to the provided...
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Curated OER

Introduction to Architectural Philosophies

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students familiarize themselves with some of the competing philosophies underlying architecture. They explore structures as a form of artistic expression as well as a practical undertaking.
Activity
Live Wire Media

Good Character: Ethical Dilemmas for Classroom Discussion Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive of challenging ethical dilemmas relevant to the experiences of high-school students. Use this solid set of resources as the foundation for lessons that teach about ethical choices and values based on real-life contexts and...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: What's Your Calling?: Educator Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This educator guide is designed for young adults on the verge of making important life decisions, defining who they are, and determining how to achieve their hopes and dreams. Short film modules and highly customizable lesson plans allow...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Independent Lens: The Calling: Film Discussion Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This discussion guide is designed as a tool to facilitate dialogue, and deepen understanding of the complex issues in The Calling, a film that follows seven young Muslims, Catholics, Evangelical Christians, and Jews on a dramatic...
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Ucce: Money Talks

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides activities such as: savings video, youth money newletters, financial literacy games, related links, and a teacher section.