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Education Reform

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify problems and potential improvements for U.S. public school education. They research and debate the pros and cons of the "No Child Left Behind Act".
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Political Cartoons Illustrating Progressivism and the Election of 1912

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study a current political cartoon to introduce the ideas of symbolism, humor, exaggeration, and caricature in editorial cartoons. They study cartoons from the past to gain an understanding of the culture of 1912.
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Honor and Passion for Glory: George Washington in the Ohio Valley

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine George Washington's life as a young British colonial officer during the French and Indian War.
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Music in Advertising

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the effects of advertising on the music industry.
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L'avenir, C'est Demain

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss their future using the future tense and vocabulary related to the topic. They choose 3 careers they would and would not like to pursue to research and write interview questions to French speakers via email. They create a...
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Summer: Getting the Bugs Out

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare and contrast classification systems used throughout the world. They also examine the importance of preserving biological diversity.
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Archaeology

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the role of scientists with that of archaeologists. They also describe the roles of observations and evidence in science.
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Archaeology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how observations lead to investigations, and how archaeologists conduct their investigation.
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Biomechanics of Sports

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study biomechanics. They apply their understanding of sports to determine what athletes do to improve their performance. They participate in a series of lessons and activities.
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Physics Park

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars research and design a playground for a park or school in their community. They explore the physics concepts that are present in the design and, if applicable promote their ideas to city or school officials.
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How to Protect Your Heart

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine risk factors associated with heart disease and develop their own personal plans for decreasing the risk of heart disease.
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Invisible Enemy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate parasites and the diseases they can cause and carry. They read and discuss an article, conduct research, and create a fictional studenT story about the parasite they researched.
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If You Build It, They Will Come

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, in groups, develop a new sports team, design a multi-use stadium for the team, and promote a special event at the stadium.
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In Praise of Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research a political party and prepare a report about its history, philosophy, and the party's position regarding two major political issues. They complete a variety of additional creative activities regarding their party, as well.
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Watergate Revisited

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students review Watergate Files and the Watergate Trial using Internet sites. They read about the people involved in Watergate. They discuss the events leading up to and after Watergate.
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Facing War

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students visit two sites about World War II. These sites show how war can impact a nation and how people have coped with life during years of war. Particular attention is paid to how the media covers the current war in Iraq.
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Here's to Your Health!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Studets research a health issue. They write an essay about the health issue. The create a public service announcement.
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Walking in Other People's Shoes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the story of student journalist Casey Parks' September, 2006, journey to Central Africa with New York Times columnist, Nicholas Kristof. They then act as representatives to the tourism boards of developing countries and...
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Treaty Trail: Historical Perspectives Point of View

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the point of view of key figures present at the Walla Walla Treaty council. Students analyze primary and secondary sources to determine how various groups of people involved in the treaty council viewed the events as...
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Graphing the Annual Food Drive

For Teachers K - 12th
Students graph the number of items contributed to the food drive. They compare daily results to other days or to an overall goal and answer questions based on the graph.
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Why Is North Korea Going At It Alone?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the division of North and South Korea. They identify the ideological differences and the tensions between the two countries. They discuss the threat of nuclear weapons as well.
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Holding an In-class Post Presidential Debate

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Students study debating procedures and elements of logic as they look at presidential and vice presidential debates. They
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Calculating the Cost of a "Sound Basic Education"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students state their opinions about school funding and the use of monetary resources by school districts and use reasons, facts, and examples to support their ideas. They compare sets of data related to school funding and draw...
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Being Thrifty is So Nifty

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students watch a video that focusing on budgeting while completing worksheets that include charts. They brainstorm ideas for budgeting time and money. They culminate the activity by planning an order from two different restaurants.

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