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Keys To Our House-the White House

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore the history of the White House from four different perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, technological advances, and changing needs. They take a virtual tour of the White House and explore its...
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Opening a Restaurant

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils design a survey of the public as to what type of food should be served in restaurant that they are "planning" to open.
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Acid Rain Producers

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate the impact of local industries and other activities within a twenty mile radius of their school that may contribute to acid rain in their area. Students use their findings to create public information posters to be...
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50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the Brown v. Board of Education case that ended segregation. They role play to re-enact the case and discuss why it was important. They discover its impact on public education.
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Murals That Fit

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine different pieces of art that are considered murals. They discuss the differences between paintings and murals. They design and paint their own murals for different sites in their school.
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Use of Digital Cameras

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students become familiar with the operation of the school digital camera. They insert photographs into WORD procession software and use text boxes and arrows to create labels.
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Effective Photojournalism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine what makes a quality photo and take and edit appropriate photos that relate to their assigned articles. They select good pictures for their publication.
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Interconnections Between Private and Civic Life -- Focus on the County

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils distinguish between civic and public life. In groups, they identify the relationships between the two types of arenas as well. They research the roles of the Fairfax County government and how well they provide healthcare, safety...
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The Jessie Jackson Campaign

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore an African American's presidential campaign. In teams, students create a campaign for their presidential candidate. They create political ads and plan campaign strategies. Students are simulate jobs such as a campaign...
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Water: Friend and Foe

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars brainstorm ways to prevent fires from home. For this technology lesson, students create fire-safety posters for their school. They research the internet and explore other resources to get information for the poster.
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Identity and Religion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view and discuss the public television program, Wide Angle: Young, Muslim, and French. They research and write a position in favor of or against the headscarf ban in France, and examine the influence of media in shaping...
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World War One- Lesson #1 of 3

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders search an online database for World War I posters, newspapers, magazines and other media. They write an essay about public sentiment of the time based on the research.
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World War Two- Lesson #2 of 3

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders search an online database for World War II posters and other propaganda materials. They write an essay about public sentiment of the era based on their research.
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WWI VS. WWII

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders compare and contrast public perception and the role of government over time.
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Keys to Our House-The White House

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore what it means to be an American citizen. Students investigate the history of the White House from a variety of perspectives: as a symbol, a public and private place, and changing needs.
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The Role of the Government in Lead Poisoning Prevention

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine a general overview of the issues around lead poisoning in order to become more aware of the dangers and effects it has on the human body. They investigate how and why various government agencies and laws were...

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