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Green Space in the City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different kinds and uses of green space that exist in an urban area. They create maps of local parks and research the history of each park. They conduct a survey of residents near the park and interview a park...
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Green Space in the City

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine city parks and their importance and affect they have on the health and well being of a community. An oral report with visual aids is prepared as a group to educate the class on the importance of green space in the city.
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Massachusetts Oral History Project on the Great Depression

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders conduct interviews with a relative or a family friend who lived in Massachusetts during the Depression. They write an essay based on the interview that shows an intimate portrayal of how the lives of the individuals who...
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Social Studies: Indian Land Claims

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine the Maine Indian Land Claims Case and determine the equity of the settlement. In groups, they evaluate and defend various topics related to the case and complete worksheets clarifying their positions. After presenting...
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Changing Opinions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare their preconceptions of Native American movement with their current perceptions. They identify why they have changed. Students conclude with a final reflection addressing how they define the Native American experience in...
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Pesticide Prevalence

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the prevalence of pesticides in their communities by searching their homes, visiting local stores and talking to extended family and friends. They conduct their search by classifying pesticides based on the pests...
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Is Capitalism Good for the Poor? | No More Slide Rules – The Costs and Benefits of Innovation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of the benefits that Americans at all levels of society have enjoyed as a result of innovations in rail transportation/computers/microprocessors. They write a response from President Jackson to Martin Van Buren...
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A Study in Paper Permanence

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders compare the permanence of papers by testing pH, determining presence of alkaline reserve as well as fold endurance, and testing lignin content. They indicate the strength by using a starch test as a comparison.
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City Spotlights

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the names and history of cities in San Mateo county. Using the Internet, they research the history of their city and share their information with their classmates. They also write an essay in which they reference...
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The American Dream

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students expand their knowledge by researching on the Internet the African American civil rights movement and compiling a timeline of events and heroes. In addition to the civil rights timeline, students identify the key historical sites...
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Inquiry and the Nature of Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations, design and conduct a scientific investigation. They also use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
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Powerful Signatures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students experience famous historical documents that were initiated and propelled by signatures such as Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution. They create a school amendment using the information gathered.
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Bill of Rights -- Texas v. Johnson, 1989

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights. During a visit to the George Bush Presidential Museum, they watch a video about the Texas v. Johnson flag burning case. In groups, they discover the role of the Supreme Court...
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Getting to the Bottom of Gitmo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore, examine and study about the first military tribunal of a Guantanamo Bay camp detainee. They then participate in a collaborative writing assignment in which they have a "conversation on paper" with each other about...
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Make an Uncle Sam Folk Art Figure

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create an Uncle Sam art figure. In this patriotic lesson, students use wood, paint, twigs, and glue to create a folk-art style figure of Uncle Sam.

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