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Where Do They Stand?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this presidential election worksheet, students research the 2008 presidential candidates and create a booklet of candidate profiles that clearly differentiate each one. They also assume the identity of one of the candidates and hold a...
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Is Our Electoral System Fair?

For Students 7th - 10th
For this U.K. government worksheet, students study the electoral system of the United Kingdom as they read a 3 page article and complete up to 6 activities based on the topic. A debate form with 10 points pertaining to the topic is...
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Faith-Based Initiatives: Separation of Church and State

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the role of religion in everyday life. In this religion and ethics lesson, students investigate the use of government funds to support faith-based initiatives. The lesson calls for students to conduct research, watch...
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Low Birthweight Infants

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine why there is a low birth-weight in infants.  In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders read articles on the low birth weight.  Students debate the different strategies to help combat low birth weight. 
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The Controversy Over Hate Crimes

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore academic controversy. In this Law instructional activity, 11th graders conduct a debate on hate crimes. Students research their controversial issue and present their findings to their class. 
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How Media Shapes Perception

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze how media shapes their perception of events. In this media lesson plan, students research the home pages of assigned web sites to determine how media influences how they feel about tragic event. They look at head lines...
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Belonging

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine their personal feelings regarding exclusive groups. In this character education lesson plan, students conduct mini-debates as they discuss how they relate to one another regarding exclusive social groups.
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Naturalized Citizens and the Presidency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the presidential requirements. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students participate in a role play that requires them to act as senators and debate an amendment to allow naturalized citizens to run for the presidency.
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A Cold Reception: Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in the United States

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compare anti-immigration movements in United States history. In this immigration lesson, students participate in classroom activities that require them to analyze music, images, and videos that reveal the immigration debates of...
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Cord Blood Banking and Transplantation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore stem cells. In this stem cell lesson, students research print and Internet sources regarding types of stem cells and their attributes. Young scholars discuss their research findings participate in a debate about...
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Turn of the Century Immigration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the immigration wave that hit the United States in 19th century. In this immigration lesson, students examine primary and secondary sources to determine what the immigration experience was like for new citizens....
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What are the Ethical Considerations of Radon?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this radon contamination worksheet, learners explore the legal and ethical issues associated with radon found in indoor air of homes. Students construct a set of laws that promote fairness to all sellers, buyers and real estate agents...
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How Women Got the Vote: The Story of Carrie Lane Chapman Catt

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students participate in a simulation and compare and contrast the arguments for and against womens' right to vote. In this civil rights lesson, students simulate disenfranchisement of women by allowing only half of the class to vote on a...
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Congress and the Creation of the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars participate in inquiry activities to explore powers outlined in the Bill of Rights. For this Bill of Rights lesson, students creation of a class Bill of Rights, evaluate  and propose amendments, and analyze primary...
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National Service: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore and take postions on the concept of mandatory community service. They then debate the issue in class as a learning model.
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Recycling Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the role of choice in a democracy, the choice to participate and not to participate. They take a position on the role of recycling and whether in a democracy people can be forced to recycle. They break into for and...

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