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Grappling With War: A Discussion of the Conflict in Iraq

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine historical relationship between the United States and Iraq, and differentiate between fact and opinion.
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Body and Media #1

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how films and media affect their body image. They identify their own definition of body image and research the topic. They discover the importance of using both fact and opinion sources.
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Marketing the New Hybrids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to develop a hypothesis on the natural and applied hybridization of certain species in an ecosystem. Using the internet, they research this topic and read any recent articles or studies. They must note the...
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The Great Debate

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students review the basic facts of the Canadian government.
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The Death Penalty -- Background and Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in an activity about the death penalty. In groups, they research the history of corporal punishment and take notes on interesting facts. They identify and discuss the arguments for and against the use of it and...
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Mandatory Sentencing

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students review mandatory sentencing and brainstorm opinions based on Measure 11. They work in groups, hear case study then determine significan facts, the correct charge and the sentencing for the case. They discuss actual outcomes of...
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Deer Hunting Pros and Cons

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students research, form an opinion, brainstorm pros and cons and support their own opinion after researching the pros and cons of deer hunting.
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Drug Testing In Schools - Take A Stand

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine facts about drug testing in schools.
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Understanding Wilderness

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars research and analyze an historical wilderness issue or event after discussing opinions on preservation of wilderness and key players and events in the history of wilderness preservation. After research is complete,...
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Lesson Plan: Spain has its own immigration issues. How does it compare to ours?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the issue of immigration in North Carolina and Spain. They compare/contrast immigration in both and exchange opinions about possible solutions. In addition, they write an essay proposing North Carolina solutions...
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The Palestinian/Israeli Peace Process

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research the history of the conflict in the Middle East and why the peace process is so complex. They step out of their "comfort zone" and examine both the Palestinian and Israeli perspectives of the conflict with an open mind....
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The Panama Canal Treaties: How Treaties Are Ratified

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of how the executive and legislative branches, influenced by popular opinion, work toward the ratification of a treaty. They examine the influences and impact of lobbying and special interests in the...
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Canada is...

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study Canadian geography, culture, and uniqueness to develop a current view of the way technology is used in society to portray opinion. They develop ways to apply good decision-making skills when using technology.
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Put It In Print

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils research immigration reform and immigrant experiences in Indiana. They form their own opinions and voice them. They role-play editors and writers of a newspaper to get their information across.
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Standards And Science

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study how standards are established in Science. They also look at the value of different perspectives with questions about ecological standards. The class creates its own standards for ecology with the help of a survey to obtain...
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Science Mystery: The Vinland Map

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research proof regarding the authenticity of the Vinland map. In this geography lesson, students hold a debate based on their research findings. They discuss which side won and write a short essay about their opinion on the issue.
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Pioneers Heading West

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research Pacific Northwest Pioneers in order to create a bio-web poster about the author in which they illustrate and write facts about the pioneer. Students then create a book page about their pioneer to add to a class book of...
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Susan Brownell Anthony

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students learn what it was like for women in the United States prior to the time they could vote. They identify important facts and the contributions that Susan B. Anthony made to America.
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How Far Does Light Go?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students engage in research from the internet to search for facts concerning the scientific properties of light. The information is collected in order to gather evidence for a classroom debate. The debate includes a question and answer...
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Social Studies: Native american Tribal Sovereignty

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the issue of tribal sovereignty for Native Americans. Following a mock trial simulation based on the case of Johnson v. McIntosh, they write opinion papers based on the results of the Supreme Court decision in 1823.
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Exploring Air Issues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students collects survey data from their community on air pollution. In this environmental science lesson, students consider the opinion of the community on air pollution and create a plan to reduce it.  Students plan on creating a...
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Going Through A Phase

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students are introduced to remote sensing equipment used to gather information about the moon. They learn basic facts about the moon such as size, landforms, temperature and gravitational influence on the earth's tides.
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Using Scholastic News to Introduce the Net

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Third graders log on to the net, type in the address for Scholastic and browse the subjects for the week. They select one area of interest and generate five interesting facts about the article.
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The Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use vocabulary related to the Underground Railroad. They identify key facts related to the Underground Railroad, evaluate their personal responses to the Underground Railroad and make a judgment about the morality of the...

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