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Reenacting the Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how provisions in the Treaty of Versailles contributed to events in WWII. They participate in a debate, researching their position, then presenting their national position orally to the class.
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The One-Question Interview

For Students 9th - 12th
In this interview learning exercise, students choose one interview question. The questions deal with the economy, nonprofit organizations, and community service. There are fifteen questions.
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The Great Depression in South Carolina

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research The Great Depression in South Carolina. For this Great Depression lesson plan, students read and discuss the information given to them, along with analyzing photographs from the time.
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The Great Depression Begins

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Great Depression worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 8 people or terms that match 8 quotations, respond to 5 multiple choice questions, and elaborate on a historical theme regarding the American economy, the Dust...
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The Growth of U.S.-Japanese Hostility, 1915-1932

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationship between Japan and the United States between 1915 and 1932. In this diplomacy lesson, students examine the Open Door Policy, 21 Demands, and the invasion of Manchuria by Japan. Students conduct research...
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Youth and Class, Gender and Ethnicity

For Students Higher Ed
In this Youth and Class activity, students provide examples of three different subcultures, provide explanations for concepts, and answer a variety of questions about subcultures.
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Poetry for Home: Homelessness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars read a poem to learn about homelessness. In this poetry lesson plan, students make a list of words about their home and then feelings about their home. Young scholars read the poem 'When I Think Home' and then write their...
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Sea Changes: A New England Industry

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students conduct research in order to use primary and secondary sources. They interpret and analyze information from textbooks and nonfiction books for young adults, as well as reference materials, audio and media presentations, oral...
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Centers of the Storm: The Lyceum and the Circle at the University of Mississippi

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Greek Revival architecture and the Civil Rights Movement? Sure! Examine how the Lyceum and Circle, two historic buildings located on the campus of the University of Mississippi, relate to integration and the 1962 riot on the university...
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Connection to the Past

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students learn basic interviewing and biography writing skills. They first identify a senior citizen in their community who remembers the Great Depression.
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Exploring the Soul of India

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students use websites to obtain information on the relationship between religion and current issues in India. They compare the information with pre-20th century India.
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China: Commodities Consumption

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the changes that have occured in China's economy. They identify areas of competition between the United States and China. They use the internet to gather more information.
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Off to Work We Go!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create a book about The Great Depression in West Virginia.  In this West Virginia history activity, students visit the West Virginia State Museum, answer questions about West Virginia history, and create a book entitled...
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HIV/AIDS and Development

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global issues instructional activity, students conduct research on the the status of AIDS/HIV treatment in the world and respond to 4 short answer questions related to the topic.
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How Media Shapes Perception

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explain the impact that the media may have in shaping their intellectual and emotional responses to current events. They examine broadcast and Web-based news sites to find subtexts through the use of language, audio, and visual...
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The California Recall Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify facts about the structure of the California recall election. They research the history of recall elections throughout the United States. They analyze the positives and negatives of a governor recall election.
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UN Conference on the Impact of Civil War on the Common Person

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars simulate understanding of conflict or civil war they researched, and role play character they developed at model UN conference on the impact of civil war on the common person.
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Common Sense: The Rhetoric of Popular Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify important arguments for independence made in Thomas Paine's Common Sense. They explain why these arguments helped persuade American colonists that independence was necessary. Students describe the importance of Common...
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Resource Sharing Between Chemistry Labs

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students assume the role of community college instructors researching the feasibility of resource (chemicals, supplies, equipment) sharing between community colleges. They explore safety issues pertaining to chemical transport, storage,...
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Refugees: International Law and U.S. Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore refugee policies. In this international law and U.S. policy lesson, students examine the U.S. policy on refugees between 1950 and 1980 as well as the current policy. Students examine the compliancy of international laws...
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Agricultural Hard Times And The Great Depression 1920 - 1930, Screen 5 and 6

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study the interaction between the inhabitants of the state of Utah and its geographic features. In this Utah geography instructional activity, students determine how the geographic feature of Utah affected it settlement,...
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Globalization: Darfur

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the conflict in Darfur. In this global studies lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture about how history, geopolitics, and international law have contributed to the conflict. Students read a case...
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Bison on the Plains

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore U.S. geography by reading assigned text about American Indians. In this migration lesson, 5th graders identify the differences between Native Americans and European settlers who traveled through middle America in...
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Understanding the Koreas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Though this resource was designed in 2005, US tension with North Korea remains a relevant topic for exploration and understanding. Unfortunately, this lecture and reading-based lesson is unlikely to engage the class. The end product is a...

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