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iCivics

I Civics: West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette (1943)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that it was unconstitutional for a state to force students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn how the interests of national unity and...
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Arizona State University

Art Lesson: Should Art Be for Art's Sake?

For Students 9th - 10th
A lesson plan where the teacher presents the five traditional theories of art (formalism, instrumentalism, imitationalism expressionism and institutionalism.) Young scholars review Chicana/o and earlier protest art from an instrumental...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Research Project: American Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity is designed to help students of all backgrounds learn to work together in groups to complete a research paper assignment. This is a collaborative based lesson plan that challenges students to work together to...
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University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas: Understanding Migration [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Why do people move? This curriculum unit tackles the complex questions about the causes of individual versus large-scale migration as well as the global effects of migration. Clear lesson plans and objectives are included.