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JFK, LBJ, and the Fight for Equal Opportunity in the 1960s

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the presidencies and John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. In this American history lesson, students specifically analyze the civil rights support of the 2 presidents and their support of civil rights legislation....
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Worksheet
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Statistics and the Truth

For Students 11th - 12th
For this math worksheet, students solve a word problem related to illegal use of a firearm arrests in Hemlock County. Students read two candidates' statements and decide which is mathematically correct.
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The Monroe Doctrine: Whose Doctrine Was It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Was James Monroe the sole contributor of the Monroe Doctrine? Young scholars study the doctrine and cite evidence to show contributions of John Quincy Adams and Thomas Jefferson in its formulation.
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Printables
PBIS World

Confidential Parent Questionnaire

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Here's a form that permits student assistance teams to gather information from parents and/or guardians about a child referred to them.
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The European Union 2

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars examine the social implications of the European Union. They examine how the European Union addresses poverty and unemployment through new policies.
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Diversity Grade 12

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore injustices that natives of Canada want rectified. In this diversity lesson plan, 12th graders discuss former Canadian policies that were morally objectionable. Students discuss how the past indiscretions should be...
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Poll-icy Perceptions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create their own opinion polls about local policy issues. They evaluate how anonymity may affect responses. In groups, students experience the process of developing polls, focusing on student-related topics. Students must...
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Connecticut Communists

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate Cold War politics. In this Connecticut history lesson, 11th graders discover details about the Connecticut Seven who were indicted for violating the Alien Registration Act of 1940. Students write closing...
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Nature of Science and Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the different biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem. For this ecology lesson, students perform a case study on current environmental problems. They write a position statement about their chosen topic and share...
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The Inflation Game

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the goals of economic growth, stability, full employment, freedom, security, equity, and efficiency as they apply to US economic policy. They is expected to analyze how economic growth, stability, and full...
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Ch'in (Qin) Dynasty Debate on Censorship

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders learn team building, fair play, keeping an open mind towards others' opinions, U.S. government policies, and a better understanding of the meaning of censorship as they debate the merits of censorship.
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Nuclear Weapons Controversy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine and discuss U.S. nuclear weapons policy.
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Using Alcohol: Setting Limits

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate how even low concentrations of alcohol affect a person's functioning. They examine alcohol-related risks affect both the individual and the public. They create a policy for alcohol use and defend its use.
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Political Movements: Political parties

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students list current federal parliamentary parties, consider the role of political parties, practice party based representation, state the relationship between parties, elections and Australian policy, and define specific parliamentary...
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The Constitution on Trial: The Internment of the Japanese During World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary source documents during the Second World War. Students recall statements of Japanese-Americans who were placed into internment camps during the war.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Before reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, take part in this thought-provoking, pre-reading activity that invites discussion about the story's theme using universal adages.
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Organizer
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Regional Economic Multipliers

For Students 7th - 9th
In this European Union economics worksheet, students examine economically disadvantaged countries in the EU as they complete a graphic organizer.
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"Open Mic" - Giving Creative Expression To The Connection Between The Japanese American Internment, September 11, And Our Rights Today

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the similarities of the Japanese-American experience in WWII and Arab-American experience in post-September 11 US policy. They create presentations on their reflections and express themselves through poetry, dance,...
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Market Failure

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation on market failure. They research the genetically modified food market and identify positive and negative externalities associated with this market. They consider some of the difficulties in...
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Tomatoes for Toyotas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate and become aware of our country's trade relations with East Asia with emphasis placed on Japan. They explore the global affect of technology, production, distribution and consumption as well as exchange and economic...
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A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson plan, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...
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Worksheet
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Conditional Grammar Quiz- Conditional 0, 1, 2, and 3 Mixed

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, students complete a 5 question grammar quiz in which they choose the phrase which best completes the conditional "if" statement. This is intended for ESL students.
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Political Cartoons: Thinking Broadly, Communicating Succinctly

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers think broadly about the tsunami disaster and its aftermath through studying cartoons. Students critically think about the literary devices the authors/artists use, such as satire, metaphor and personification.
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Handout
Iowa State University

Emergency & First Aid Orientation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here you'll find a presentation that covers a wide range of emergency and first aid topics, such as evacuation planning, what to do in the event of a fire or severe weather, and addressing a number of medical emergencies, such as...