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Drugs in Schools: Preventing Substance Abuse
Students evaluate substance abuse problems at their school and then create solutions for the problems.
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How Do Our Attitudes Affect Waste?
High schoolers take a survey to assess typical purchasing practices, to determine the influence of packaging on consumer choices. They also determine whether consumers consider waste disposal and recycling when making purchasing decisions.
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We Are People of the Cross
Seventh graders explore the cross as a symbol of redemption and of the Trinity. They become aware of Jesus' crucifixion and the history of the crucifix.
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Roxaboxen
Learners create a model of a community building that contributes to a class neighborhood layout. They explain the purpose of his or her individual role and community building, and how it fits into the class model of a neighborhood.
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Welcome to Our Classroom!
Students observe a piece of artwork by Rafael Ferrer that surrounds an archway. They discuss the sculpture and design an archway for the classroom door.
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The Geography of Aboriginal Languages in Canada
Pupils study the relationship between geography and the Aboriginal language communities.
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The Judiciary in American History
Students investigate the influence of political and societal forces on judicial decisions. Among the topics they examine are the selection of judges and the cause and effect relationship between politics, society, and the law. to...
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Tower of Babel and Pentecost
Students list positive and negative aspects of a community. For this Tower of Babel and Pentecost lesson, students find examples of pros and cons of communities as they discuss their own communities and the Israelites. ...
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Honoring the Past
Students explore the beginnings of the United States and the freedoms we enjoy. They discover important events, people, monuments in Washington, D.C., and its history. Students investigate ways to honor and remember important people and...
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Human Rights
Students explore human rights, kindness and equality. Through a series of lesson plans included in this unit, students discover how to create a caring school climate. They read stories, write in journals, role play equality and kindness...
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Save a Drop for Me
Students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how it applies to people caring about the water supply. In this water conservation lesson plan, students explore possible water conservation activities and select a project. Students will...
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Sharing Dragons
Young scholars investigate the contribution of Chinese people to celebrations in Australia and explore why they have played such a prominent role. They suggest how a group from their local area, if they had moved to live in another...
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Get to Know Your City
Third graders research the history of their home city and how it's development was influenced by different groups of people. They present their research information to the class.
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The Art of the Quilt
Students examine why fabric was first sewn in layers and how it was used. They identify, compare and make 3 different fabric design types which will become a basis for looking at the quilts created by African Americans. They begin the...
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Flag Wars
Young scholars consider how zoning policy shapes the character of neigborhoods. They see how zoning and loan policies have been used historically in the U.S. to benefit some people and discriminate against others. They examine tensions...
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Valley Forge
Students describe how location, weather, and physical environment affect the way people live, including the effects on their food, clothing, shelter, transportation, and recreation. They also describe the lives of American heroes who...
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Create Your Own Utopia
Students identify and examine the history of Utopian societies of the 19th century. They analyze the novel "The Giver" to determine whether this is a fair society or not. Students also examine the differences between Jonas' society and...
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Yea For Volunteers!
Learners explore volunteerism. In this citizenship activity, students define the term "volunteer" and identify volunteers in a classroom setting. Learners illustrate and write about the concepts of being a volunteer.
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Rosa Parks
Students identify the heroic actions of Rosa Parks. For this African-American lesson, students read the book, Rosa Parks: My Storyand create a timeline of the events from the biography.
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Nelson Mandela, Symbol of Courage
Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership lesson, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South Africa, discuss...
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America Responds to Terrorism: How Youth Can Help
Young scholars explore the opportunity to educate others. In this response to terrorism lesson, students explore 12 service learning opportunities that they may choose to implement in order to take positive action in response to terrorism.
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How Much Has Math Changed?
Students solve problems using the opposite, reciprocal and powers. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems with inequalities and absolute values. They show understanding of the basic content of math in this lesson.
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Surfin' the U.S.A. with Road Rabbit
Students take virtual field trips to places in the U.S.A. in conjunction with the stops made by the class mascot, Road Rabbit. As Road Rabbit
travels to his destination(s) via snail mail, so do the students via the Internet.
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Libby, Montana: Raise Awareness About Potentially Dangerouss Attic Insulation
Students watch a film about the town of Libby, Montana and how they were exposed to attic insulation that contained asbestos. Using the internet, they research the Environmental Protection Agency's guidelines for this type of insulation...