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Political and Cultural Road to the American Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine the Declaration of Independence. For this Revolutionary War lesson, learners use primary sources to analyze how the creation of the Declaration of Independence lead to the development of the United States as an...
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Capitals of Ohio

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct timelines of historic Ohio events and explain how it progressed from territory to state. They locate points of interest on a state map.
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Statehouse: Fact or Fiction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine whether or not statements about the Ohio statehouse are true or false. They examine the stories behind the myths about it. including one about the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
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A Tribute to Giovanni Palatucci and Righteous Heroes of the Holocaust

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners explore the life of Giovanni Palatucci and other "Righteous Among the Nations". They consider whether the motivation to be an ally is within the reach of every human being. They create a memorial to a hero in their lives.
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Busting the Prairie: Planning a Homestead Community

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research, design and advertise a homestead community. This is an extensive lesson with a variety of ativities and learning experiences.
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The New Republic

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners research the Federalists and Anti-federalists. In the lesson on state legislature, students use primary sources to create a brochure and write an essay that illustrates federalist and anti-federalists viewpoints.
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The Election of Barack Obama 44th President of the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the historic implications of Barack Obama's election. In this election of 2008 lesson, students research Obama's accomplishments and determine how his election signifies the success of the American Civil Rights...
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Judges In The Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore legal requirements of searches conducted with and without a warrant and explore legal standard for conducting random searches of passenger vehicles preparing to board state ferries from a Judge who visits the classroom.
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Litter Detectives

For Teachers K - 5th
Students develop a positive attitude against littering by creating solutions to help reduce littering.
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Debate: Whose Land Is It?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students identify the main factors involved in determining who was able to claim the land of California as their own. They determine the factors of unjustness in the Gold Rush times. Students reflect on what they learned from the debate...
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Handwriting and Forgery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine how forensics analyze handwriting samples. In this physical science lesson plan, students research how handwriting analyses help solve their assigned cases. They prepare a skit and present it in class.
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Search and Seizure in Utah

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify legal requirements of searches conducted with and without a warrant. They identify the legal standard for conducting searches in public schools. Students discuss the permit of search and seizure and have a search...
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Peacemakers ABC Banner

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research the life of a man killed by gangs. They discuss ways to solve problems in a peaceful manner. They create banners that show words of peace.
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The Value of Behavioral Variation in Homo sapiens

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students look at the behavioral characteristics of their peers from a historical perspective, and realize that, in the larger scheme of a community, these behaviors do have some value, and that a society as complex as ours does need the...
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Domestic Violence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students Recognize the signs and symptoms of domestic violence. They Explain why victim stays in domestic violence relationship and identify the victims of domestic violence
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Hillary Clinton's Record, Through the Looking Glass

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students assess how images and words in a political ad deliver its message and stir the emotions in the general public. They research information that supports or refutes claims made in the ad as well as the credibility of the ad. Each...
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Privacy around the World

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine how nations around the world restrict the privacy of their citizens.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders compare the freedoms of US citizens with those of people living in other nations. 
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Math Mission

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of Puerto Rican animals through using math word problems. They create a story to correlate with the word problems. The lesson also uses data of species counts to show increases and decreases for...
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The First Amendment: Freedom of Expression

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore First Amendment rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students examine the freedom of expression as they view a PowerPoint presentation and listen to the lecture that accompanies it.
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Changes In The New Nation: New Beginnings

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students consider the role of American newspapers in the revolution and plans for new government. In this early American history instructional activity, students determine how communication provided by newspapers contributed to the...
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The Roots of Our Rights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Preamble to the Constitution. In this government lesson, students read the Preamble of the Constitution and define the meaning of unknown words. Students write about examples of how the Constitution protects our rights.
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What is Government?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explain purpose of government, describe functions of government, and explain how the government impacts individuals and society.
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Write As If...You Were There

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use their imagination to create a story about being present when the Great Seal of Ohio was designed. They draw a picture of the Great Seal of Ohio.
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Ohio's U.S. Presidents

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the state of Ohio's claim to be the "Mother of Presidents." Nine U.S. presidents were from the state and their contributions and terms of office are examined in this lesson.

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