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Introduction to the Early Origins of the Cold War

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Cold War learning exercise, students read a 4-paragraph selection about post World War II diplomacy and then list key dates and events noted in the selection.
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Understanding Tax: Your Role as a Tax Payer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Every adult should know that it is their responsibility to help fund public goods and services by paying taxes. Help young people get a handle on the history, evolution, purposes for, and reasons why they should pay taxes too. 
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Proactive police guard outside school

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions and by posing problems and gather, evaluate and synthesize data from a variety of sources to communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their...
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Externalities, Property Rights and Pollution

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the positive and negative externalities of various situations. They use the concept of property rights in discussing specific problems.
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Externalities, Property Rights and Pollution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the various externalities for any type of production. Using that information, they examine situations in which they are positive and negative. They discuss government efforts to protect the environment and humans. In...
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To Be Black and American: The Great Depression

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders view pictures and write a description of what is depicted in the picture. They then divide into groups of three to share what they have written and come to a consensus of what the picture represents.
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Labor Markets

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine labor markets by participating in an employer/employee simulation and in group discussions. They discuss mandated employee benefits and predict the effect they have on various parties.
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World at Peace

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore world peace by creating a PowerPoint presentation. In this human rights lesson, students discuss the current conditions of human rights around the planet and view an on-line exhibit hosted by UNICEF. Students discuss...
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Comparing Governments

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research and discuss the different elements of the governments of China, Great Britain, Mexico and the United States. They discuss the differences between the various governments and create explanation cards for each type...
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The Jim Crow Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how African-Americans were affected by the Great Depression. In this African-American history instructional activity, students conduct independent research on the social conditions of the time period using the...
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Is Government Necessary?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the purpose of Congress and determine how it affects them. They explain what life would be like without government.
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The Ongoing Debate: Crime Control v. Due Process Protection

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the Exclusionary Rule and other ways of to enforce the protections found in the Bill of Rights. They study how effective criminal control and public safety is carried out while citizens Constitutional rights are...
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Protecting Your Identity - and Helping Others Protect Theirs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the growing problem of identity theft. Using the internet, they research how it occurs, how to avoid it and what to do if you have been affected. They discover how state governments are dealing with the issue and interview...
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Another Look at School Safety

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research crime and violence in their district, including finding out what has been discussed about safety and addition of surveillance cameras.Students conduct interviews and explore the legal issues involved. After all...
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Variations in Growth and Reproduction of Recently Transplanted Prairie Forbes and Grasses

For Teachers 12th
students recognize and name prairie plants without the use of a key. they determine that prairie plants have different life cycles that affect their rate of growth and reproduction
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Design Your Own Building

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore the use of design principles in the real world. They evaluate how problems can be solved using design principles. In groups, students design the floor plan for a building of their choice.
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Does The Lab Coat Fit?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students describe the steps in the research process and identify the three requirements for a true experiment. They define independent and dependent variables. They discuss the Agriscience Student of the Year award and list the five...
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Learning Light's Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the properties of light and the behavior of light during interference.  In this electromagnetics lesson students explain behaviors of light.
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Holiday Wreath Ornament

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students make a holiday wreath ornament. In this holiday wreath ornament lesson, students follow directions to make a holiday ornament using glue and cereal. They glue a picture of themselves in the center and add a bow.
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Pen and Ink Quiz 1

For Students 9th - 12th
In this pen and ink worksheet, students answer short answer questions where the answers contain either the words pen or ink. Students complete 10 short answer questions.
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Formally Amending the Constitution

For Students 10th - 12th
How easy is it to amend the U.S. Constitution? As your students will learn in this government worksheet, not very. Five true/false questions and five multiple choice questions quiz students on the process of amending the Constitution, as...
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Eisenhower's Foreign Policy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Good for setting the context for 20th century foreign policy issues, these slides describe key points in Latin America, the Middle East, the Far East, and Europe. US or World History classes will appreciate the concise list on each...
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MLA Documentation Exercises

For Students 9th - 12th
Has your school adopted the MLA style for documentation? If so, use this worksheet to assess whether or not your class members know the rules. Young researchers complete of series of documentation exercises using the MLA format. They...
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Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Initialisms

For Students 5th - 9th
Pupils change words or phrases into the correct abbreviation, acronym or initialism in ten sample sentences. After rewriting the word or phrase, they must identify whether it is an abbreviation, acronym or initialism. For...

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