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Applied Science - Built Environment (3) Pre Lab

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss types of transportation. In this transportation lesson, 3rd graders discuss common ways people get around and the effect of electric energy on our society. They write a paragraph about different kinds of...
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Benjamin Franklin and the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore U.S. history by completing a quiz about civics. In this Benjamin Franklin lesson, students read assigned text about Franklin's role in the development of the Constitution and the creation of a new society. Learners...
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This is America

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore world geography by viewing a documentary film in class. In this national parks lesson plan, students view the Ken Burns documentary about the subject and identify the contributions of individuals in support of the parks...
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Memories to Last: Observing Monuments

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use scientific observation and inference to examine the Hazen Brigade Monument. In this observation lesson, students review the reasons for building monuments in society. Students then recall monuments they have seen and draw...
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Tobacco Smoking and Lung Cancer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore tobacco smoking and the impact it has on society.  In this health lesson students complete several experiments on smoking and lung cancer.
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The Wonders of Bacteria

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore the evolution and features of bacteria through a series of activities. In this biology lesson, students collect data and graph bacterial growth. They design a brochure about bacteria's role in society.
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Myths and Legends on Natural Disasters: Making Sense of Our World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore different natural and manmade disasters through a webquest. In this earth science lesson, students explain their causes. They also discuss how disasters affect society. 
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Think Before You Drink

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the different water issues facing society today. In this environmental science lesson, students research about water treatment methods. They brainstorm ways to conserve water.
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Civilizations of the Americas

For Teachers 7th
Study and compare multiple aspects of both Aztec and Inca civilizations. Young historians explain how each of the empires came to be, and how they were both defeated by the Spanish. The resource starts out as a good lesson, but is...
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Environmental and Health Concerns

For Teachers 7th - 8th
The idea behind this lesson plan is to introduce learners to the health and environmental issues related to the use of computers. The lecture should include topics such as tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome, but information is not...
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Writing Exercises: The Spread of Islam

For Students 6th - 8th
Get your theologians thinking about the spread of Islam as they respond to three short-answer writing prompts. Learners consider the origins of the faith, explaining where and why it began. They describe traditional Muslim views,...
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Island Rotation: Lesson Plan 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How far have California's Channel islands moved? What was the rate of this movement? Class members first examine data that shows the age of the Hawaiian island chain and the average speed of the Pacific Plate. They then watch West of the...
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Gorongosa: Making Observations Activity

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Do you have young scientists wanting to make new discoveries rather than just completing the same experiments? Young scientists use their observational skills to identify animals and patterns in animal behavior. Through tracking...
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Surveying Society's Attitudes About Crime

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars investigate how crime reporters do their jobs and how the news of crime gets reported.
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Throw-Away Society

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students think about garbage disposal and the amount that we produce.
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How is the Media Dealing With Cancer in Our Society Today?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify people in the news media who have admitted they suffer from cancer. They explain the types of treatments for each cancer mentioned. They work together to discuss their findings.
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Consumerism and the Consumer Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read an article titled "How Much Is Enough?" by Alan Durning. They work in small groups to summarize the author's main point for each paragraph and then identify and discuss further questions they may have in response to...
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The Inuit Society-- The Importance of Tradition

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students conduct research at the Inuit perspective website to explore the life and culture of the modern day Inuit.
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Community Building during the Great Society

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students, by analyzing articles from the "Mobilization for Youth News Bulletin," identify the ways that students in the 1960s worked to improve their community.
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Chess: A Game or Rules of Society

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify the social classes of medieval Europe, and utilize the chess board and pieces to explain their relationship to each other.
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Murder in Ha-Tien: The Concept of Justice in Chinese Society

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders become aware of alternative perceptions of reality. They analyze the concept of justice by showing it in an unfamiliar socio- cultural context, inviting comparison. They practice reading comprehension.
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Youth and Society

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discuss and research what children's lives throughout the world are like and consider factors that influence living conditions. Students compare child labor laws for the U.S. and other countries and identify ideal human rights.
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The Overextended Society/The Conservative Ascendancy

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students write an essay presenting their understanding of presidential elections and the issues related to presidential elections. Students discuss the effect of immigration on the United States and the major points that swung the nation...
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Chado: The Way of Tea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in a tea ceremony in order to explore the multisensory experience that can be enjoyed as a bowl of tea and the various tea utensils are viewed, contemplated and experienced in this High School lesson.

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