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We're Finally on our Own: May 4, 1970

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars examine photos of the Kent State University unrest of the 1970's and discuss what the photos represent. They complete a written assessment.
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Houses or Walaloos

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Investigate the legal history and application of the Fifth Amendment. Write an essay in favor of a person keeping land that has been in his/her family for decades.
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Conservation: California Quarter Reverse

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the California quarter reverse and discuss conservation measures. They discover the concept of conservation by a snack-eating experimen and relate it to John Muir's conservation interests. After evaluating the design...
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The Role of Lawyers

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders compare and contrast the role of lawyers in Japan and the United States. After viewing movies and television shows, they make guesses about the justice system in the United States. They answer discussion questions and...
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On the Sidelines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate their pulse rate. They chart their resting pulse rate if they are unable to participate in Physical Education using a stop watch.
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What Changes Occur When Water Freezes?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the changes that occur at the molecular level when a liquid becomes a solid. They freeze water in baby jars and observe the changes that occur in the process.
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AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The student will locate countries on a world map from which we import foods that our climate prevents us from growing locally.1. Discuss the term "export." Divide young scholars into groups of four. Give the groups five minutes to...
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The History of Ethanol in America

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore and examine the production of biofuels from the 1850's to the present. Included in their research is Henry Ford, ethanol, World War I and prohibition. They explain the importance of grains and grasses for the...
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Water Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use a digital atlas to explore the effects of water on landscapes. They view view pictures and complete worksheets to study the properties of water. Students study the water cycle and the chemical role it plays in living...
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Earth's Crust in Motion

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Earth's crust worksheet, students will review the different ways the crust is moving including soil erosion and earthquakes. Students will complete 6 word scramble/fill in the blank, 3 multiple choice, and 11 short answer questions.
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Pharmacology

For Students Higher Ed
In this pharmacology worksheet, students compare excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters and how these work on the body. This worksheet has 3 drawings and 13 fill in the blank questions.
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Handling Constituents

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore ideas to share their ideas with constituents.  In this lesson, students watch a presentation that shares ideas on how to help the government deal with challenges.
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Breaking News English: David Beckham to Defend Marriage in Court

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read " David Beckham to Defend Marriage in Court," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: UK Closes Embassies

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read "UK Closes Embassies," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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New Tech Network Group Contracts: Sample Group Academic Work Contracts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource offers downloadable sample contracts for group academic work. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Grants & Contracts

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of Education provides numerous resources to learn about and attain federal grants or contracts from the government. This website is an EXCELLENT source for all material relating to ED grants.
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Federal Trade Commission: Auto Service Contracts and Warranties

For Students 9th - 10th
Help students understand if/when to purchase service contracts or warranties for their cars.
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Ergonomics4 Schools: The Learning Zone: Product Evaluation

For Students 9th - 10th
A product is a term for any item that has been manufactured and is useful to you. You are a consumer when you buy it or use it. Evaluation of the product means that its suitability and safety for use by consumers are checked out. All...
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Lease Guide: Lease Contracts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on lease contracts. It provides explanations of the following topics: insurance, excessive wear and tear, excessive mileage, early termination, and destroyed or lost vehicle.
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Streetlaw: Consumer and Housing Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about contracts, warranties, credit, deceptive sales practices, cars, and housing--important topics for consumers. This website provides introductory material to each of the above topics and links for further information and research.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Department of Education: Grants & Contracts.

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has information about grants and contracts available from the U.S. Department of Education for individuals, schools, and states working in the areas of English language acquisition and bilingual education.
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Docsteach: The Third League in Professional Baseball

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will analyze three documents from the court case The Federal League of Baseball Clubs v. The American and National Leagues of Baseball Clubs to gain an understanding of baseball contracts and labor issues in the Progressive Era....
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Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: "Nonenforceability of Undertakings in Conflict"

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, entitled "Sec. 103. - Nonenforceability of undertakings in conflict with public policy; ''yellow dog'' contracts," is from the Legal Information Institute and explains Section 103 of employer/employee jurisdiction.
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Auburn University

Auburn University: The Alabama Supreme Court on Slaves

For Students 9th - 10th
This historical summary covers information on slaves during the mid-19th century in the following areas: Who were Slaves?, Rights and Powers of Ownership, Transfers of Slaves, Hiring of Slaves, Fugitive Slaves, Regulation of Slaves,...

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