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Justice in America
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government lesson plan, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and examine quotes...
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning of...
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Brochure of African Countries
Learners research a country in Africa and present the information they found and the brochure they designed to the class while their peers take notes to use as a study guide for the exam.
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African Folk Tales
Seventh graders listen to, recite, and research African folktales. They research African artwork to add to their original folk tales which they write.
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Ilunga's Harvest Lesson
Learners study the concept of culturally based impulse to share as opposed to watching out for oneself or family by reading and responding to "Ilunga's Harvest."
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Volcano Under the City
Students examine the different flow rates of liquids and how lava's viscosity influences flow. In this liquids lesson students complete several handouts and a lab activity.
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Refugees' Experiences in Countries of Asylum: "What's in a name"?
Ninth graders examine the term stereotype. In this Current Events lesson, 9th graders analyze posters on racism. Students watch news reports on racism and stereotyping.
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the International Criminal Court's History And Uses
Students analyze and come to explain the history behind the formation of the International Criminal Court, along with the recent controversy facing the Court; and current crises that warrant the Court's attention.
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The Need for Laws
Learners consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law lesson, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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Topic 2: Graphing 2-Variable Linear Equations
Young scholars explore the concept of 2-variable equations and expressions. In this 2-variable equation and expression lesson, students translate 2-variable word problems into 2-variable equations and expressions.
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective
Students examine the philosophy of government. In this types of government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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Topic 5: Running the Business
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Topic 6: Evaluating and Presenting Results
Students construct spreadsheets from raw data. For this spreadsheet construction lesson, students compile data into Microsoft Excel. Students familiarize themselves with entering and presenting data in a spreadsheet.