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Racists Actions Toward the Native Americans
Students explore Thomas Jefferson and his attitude toward Native Americans. They study maps from European colonization and the westward movement that pushed the Native Americans further west. Students analyze primary source writings of...
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Topical Discussions
Young scholars share their opinions on controversial topics. They list their arguments and give reasons for thier position. A paper is written to reflect their views.
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Two Sources of Story Ideas for Our Paper
Students research and identify story ideas for the school newspaper. In this story ideas lesson, students pitch story ideas to their teacher on a weekly basis using a specific format. Students find the majority of their ideas from print...
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The Cantankerous Pathogen
Learners explore what factors influence the spread of infectious diseases. They explain how human manipulation of the environment affects the transmission of diseases.
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Evaluating Sources
Students conduct research and evaluate the sources they find. They identify various sources from their research. They employ technology resources to improve problem solving and decision making skills.
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New York State Testing: English Language Arts Grade 5
In this English-Language Arts testing instructional activity, 5th graders complete a total of 27 multiple choice questions covering a wide range of 5th grade English topics.
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Financial Security
Students take an economic angle on social security, working in small groups to create a reader's guide to the program and the current debate.
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Who Owns Rights to Pharmacogenetic Information?
Students develop an understanding of the rationale of ownership over scientific information. They research commercial applications of DNA sequences. They analyze how to evaluate medical ethics issues.
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Hurricanes
Students explore the history of hurricanes. They discuss the worst hurricanes that have formed. Students examine what to expect during a hurricane and the preparations they should make. They learn about evacuation routes, shelters, and...
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Understanding and Explaining the Role of the Media in a Free and Democratic Society
Young scholars select one from a list of possible research projects about the role of the media in a democratic society.
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Action, Please!
Students share their knowledge about aluminum and aluminum recycling by sharing the information with the rest of the community.
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Hey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?
Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, students use the Internet to complete a...
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A Time for Rebuilding
Students examine the damage done to Lebanon. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel and the toll it took on Lebanon.
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Modeling Changes to Ecosystems Pt. 2
Students explore the environment by creating a poster. In this ecosystem protection lesson, students analyze a list of vocabulary terms associated with the scientific method. Students create a poster which answers a specific question...
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Novel News
Students, working in groups create a newspaper based on the events that take place in a novel. Groups complete sections of the newsletter based on criteria and publish it using newsletter publishing software.
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Poll-icy Perceptions
Learners 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. Learners must...
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Analysis of a Historic Presidential Election
Students research the 2000 presidential elections. They explain why the presidential winner was initially too close to call, discuss how the winner was determined and predict how the 2000 election might change the process of electing a...
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Spot of Serious Trouble
Students examine the controversy surrounding the MMR vaccine. In this health lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the causes of measles, the history of the MMR vaccine, and the two sides of the vaccination debate.
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Finding the Least Common Multiple
In this math worksheet, students learn to find the least common multiple and rewrite fractions with common denominators. There are step by step directions and 10 problems.
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The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen Student Worksheet
In this Enlightenment learning exercise, learners read a 1-page selection about the decline of The Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen, examine the listed Web sites on the topic, and then respond to 7 short answer questions...
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GM Foods: Are They Safe?
Students examine the process for testing GM foods. They research benefits and hazards of a selection of GM foods. They also create images of new labels and marketing for GM foods.
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Conflict and Compromise
Learners examine opinions about the Boston Tea Party. In this colonial America instructional activity, students analyze several primary sources about the Tea Party and then write essays that reveal efforts to compromise as well as...
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WaterWeb 2
In this water worksheet, students answer 10 questions about Florida's water. Students also describe the role of ground water and sinkholes.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 5: Overview
Students demonstrate fraction symbols. In this fractions lesson, students use paper strips to represent various fractions. Students then use fraction circles to compare various given fractions.