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The Gulf Oil Spill in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students investigate the media response to the Gulf oil spill as they examine live streaming video, interpret data, and share their...
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Dangerous for your health

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students articulate the relationship between the Shirtwaist Factory Fire and working conditions in an essay using primary sources. They are introduced to working conditions in America during the Industrial Revolution.
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First Black US Congresswoman Dies

For Students Pre-K - 6th
For this English worksheet, students discuss Shirley Chisholm. Students debate and discuss American politics, focusing on Shirley Chisholm. Students discuss the differences compared to their own country of origin.
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Smart Art

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners examine and practice the art of political cartoon-making by focusing on how and why they are so effective in making a political point.