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Finding Katahdin: An Online Exploration of Maine's Past
Middle schoolers read the document " The Recent Tragedy at Harry Cole's Rum Saloon" and sing the song. They decide if the actions taken by Mrs. Jere Swett were proper.
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Observing Atherosclerosis
Students develop a model to visually observe the change in blood flow rates between healthy and unhealthy arteries. They calculate data that they have collected and graph their results. They determine the relationships the flow of...
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Supply, Demand, and Prices Worksheet
In this economics worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to respond to 34 questions about supply, demand and prices.
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Designing the Perfect Science Fair Project Webquest
Sixth graders examine the Scientific Method and define their topic of interest. Students familiarize themselves with how to utilize their resources and create note cards. Students create their written report and display of their...
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Heat 1
In this heat worksheet, students determine the heat gained or lost when matter changes phases. Students review the energy flow through ecosystems by comparing trophic levels and food webs. This worksheet has 10 fill in the blank, 5 short...
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Changing Ecosystems
In this ecosystem worksheet, students will review terms associated with succession in an ecosystem plus the various relationships between organisms. This worksheet has 5 matching, 9 true or false, and 6 short answer questions.
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Studying Plant Development Through Metabolic Activity
A hands-on activity which allows young scholars to learn about cellular respiration. This lesson contains a range of investigations testing the rates of cellular respiration to demonstrate the relationship between metabolic rates of...
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Does Size Matter?
Students explore the surface area to volume ratio in cellular respiration. While participating in an interactive lab experiment, they examine proportional surface area and discuss nanotechnology. Students observe the effectiveness of...
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Research/Technical Writing: Paraphrasing
Students work in groups to paraphrase an article. In this paraphrasing lesson, each group is assigned a paragraph to paraphrase in one sentence. Other groups critique the sentences to make sure each is effective. ...
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Phosphate Testing Contract
Students examine how to prepare an experimental procedure. In this scientific method lesson students conduct an investigation on phosphate.
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Earth's Crust in Motion
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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Scientific Inquiry: Periodic Motion
Young scholars construct their own pendulum. In this physics lesson, students design an experiment to find the factors affecting its period. They formulate a conclusion based on experimental data.
Lectric Law Library
Lectric Law Library: Due Process Mini Outline
This page provides an extensive, annotated outline of the concept of "due process". This would be an excellent starting point for research.
Lectric Law Library
Lectric Law: Due Process
This resource presents a detailed description of the legal term "due process" with court cases cited.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Powell v. Alabama
Provides the full text of the opinion of Justice Sutherland in the landmark Supreme Court case of Powell v. Alabama, which deals with the Fourteenth Amendment and due process of law, and which were found to be denied to the defendants in...
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Supreme Court: Powell v. Alabama (1932)
Features the full text of the opinion delivered by Justice Sutherland of the Supreme Court. This case involved the issue of due process of law.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Right to Due Process
Check out this interactive timeline of the right to due process in the United States.
Other
Due Process and Complaints
A reference site outlining the special education due process and complaint rights of parents and educators. The site provides a definition for due process, compliance complaints, and outlines the rights of parents.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: Jurisdiction Explained
Site provides an overview of jurisdiction with links to recent case law and constitutional references.
Other
Due Process and Complaints
A reference site outlining the special education due process and complaint rights of parents and educators. The site provides a definition for due process, compliance complaints, and outlines the rights of parents.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Magna Carta: Rule of Law
Learn how the rule of law and due process, first guaranteed by Magna Carta, became an essential component in U.S. constitutional law in this video with supporting materials. [1:11]
Thomson Reuters
Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Fourteenth Amendment
Presents the Fourteenth Amendment - Rights Guaranteed Privileges and Immunities of Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection. Includes a lengthy list of annotations to the Amendment.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Law School: In Re Gault (1967)
Presents the syllabus of the landmark Supreme Court case of In re Gault which decided that juveniles tried for crimes in delinquency proceedings should have the right of due process protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University: Youth Due Process Gerald Gault
This site contains a description of the juvenile justice system, background on the case involving Gerald Gault, and learning exercises for teachers to use in class.