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Economic Use of Public Natural Areas
Learners examine the public controversy between the use of public natural areas for economic activities by viewing video clips, researching on the Internet, and calculating sustainable land.
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Radio Program #12-The War On Poverty
Students identify the purpose and core elements of programs of the "War on Poverty" and its projects in southeastern Ohio. Students interview people in their community who have helped the poor in some way. Explore unique ways to help...
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Whose money is it?
Learners perform research on the Web, in books and by contacting lawyers to find out what steps the court goes through to decide who gets the money. They create a chart to illustrate what laws or policies the court follows.
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Telemarketers Rights and Yours
Students research the controversy of whether or not the National Do Not Call Registry is constitutional, and then hold a class debate. Students research the National Do Not Call Registry, the FTC, the FCC, and the most current status of...
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"Selling Seoul"
Students research the economy of Korea and work in a small group in order to reach decisions about aspects of the information found. They conduct class discussion about how people live in Korea and what is considered an acceptable...
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Radio Program #13-Consolidation of Schools
Students interpret the stories of school consolidation efforts. They explore what social and structural changes have occurred in rural schools. Students debate the plusses and minuses of school consolidation from several perspectives.