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The Climate in Class

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners consider the implications of global warming. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about temperature rises in the world and discuss how to solve some of the issues associated...
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Genocide

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine human genocide. In this genocide lesson plan, 12th graders listen to their instructor present a lecture about genocide and then research specific historical events. Students present their research findings to...
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The Space Race in the '50's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the impact of the space race. In this 1950's America lesson, students examine newspapers from the time period as well as Apollo mission episodes. Young scholars then create journals from the perspectives of Apollo...
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Reach for the Stars

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the significance of space exploration. In this space science lesson plan, students  visit selected websites to discover information about astronomy, lunar missions, and space travel. Students...
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The Pauper and the Pop Star

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine international adoption. In this current events lesson, students investigate international adoptions as they visit selected websites to educate themselves about the topic. Young scholars then discuss their findings.
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Good Schools For Everyone

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students work in groups in order to brainstorm the type of criteria needed to assess the quality of a secondary school. They use several case studies to establish the context for coming up with ideas. Then students conduct research into...
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Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation: Pen Pals Around the World [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students improve skills in all subjects and connect with other students while learning about another country. The students began by researching our country. The students chose which topic they wanted to present in our video. During our...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Is Globalization a Dirty Word?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Is globalization a dirty word? Well not according to a recent study conducted by the World Bank. The report, entitled Globalization, Growth, and Poverty: Building an Inclusive World Economy, makes the case for globalization as a method...