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Sex & Reproduction

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students examine animal reproduction by interpreting data and making arguments and then create their own graphs to explore relationships of organ systems. This lesson includes an individual worksheet and a reflective review question for...
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The Lines in Timelines

For Teachers K - 4th
Students are introduced to the concept of sequence by creating their own personal timeline. As a class, they put the events of the last week of their lives into the correct order and determine what information should be used for their...
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A Closer Look at Wood

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine forests as a renewable resource and conservation practices.  In this conifers lesson students complete a lab activity on the different types of wood. 
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Remembering WWII Through Memorials

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners create memorials for lesser known WWII heroes. In this WWII lesson, students recognize the efforts of lesser know individuals and groups that contributed to the wartime cause. Learners work in groups to create a memorial for one...
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How is Rice Used in Food from Different Cultures?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine how rice is used in different cultures. In this culture instructional activity, 5th graders explain the similarities between dolmas and sushi, then name two different Mexican rice dishes. Students learn new...
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Isolated Children and their Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze a case study. In this child development lesson, students read case studies on children who are isolated and their development. Students break into groups, read the case study, and summarize their thoughts. Students then...
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The Deforestation of the Temperate Forest Focus; Russian Taiga/Boreal

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders complete a unit of lessons on the Russian Temperate Forest. They list the environmental problems associated with deforestation, conduct research, compare the Russian Taiga with other forests, create graphs, and develop an...
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Human Ecology: How it Relates to Population

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders are introduced to the concept of population. In groups, they research the problems associated with overpopulation and underpopulation. They practice calculating birth and death rates and discus how they can be used to...
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Interpretation of Shakespeare's "As You Like It"

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the background behind Shakespeare's "As You Like It". In groups, they compare and contrast the family issues in the play with those in their own family. They also write the traits of each character and answer...
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How Can Understanding and Helping Others Build Our Own Community?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the different cultures and disabilities people face in their community. They discuss how they can become better citizens. They answer discussion questions to finish the lesson.
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Assessing Public Opinion Polls and Building Them

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the role of public opinion polls in America. For this public opinion polls lesson, students discover the steps of analyzing poles before they create and conduct their own polls.
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Celebrating Diversity in Iowa Schools

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners examine the effect of cultural diversity on themselves and their community. They create a presentation to be given at a multi-school diversity conference. After listening to various cultures speak, they compare and contrast...
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Voice of America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the English Language using interactive links, web-based research, and socialogical articles. The lesson plan ends with each student sharing their responses about the articles to the class.
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Applying Theories Of Class

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students apply their knowledge of theories of social class to an analysis of social class in their society. In this social class lesson plan, students work in small groups to complete a Knowledge-Matrix for Traditional Marxist,...
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine conditions at state mental hospitals after World War II. They examine the treatment of patients and how to evaluate the credibility of sources. They write a short essay to complete the lesson.
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Fairness

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students distinguish between that which is fair and that which is unfair. They offer solutions as to how to remedy a seemingly unfair situation. They also engage in a role play situation and offer solutions.
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Respect

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students define what having respect or showing respect means. They distinguish between a respectful and a disrespectful situation. They role-play examples of showing respect and disrespect to others.
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Understanding Interpersonal Relations In Japanese CSoulture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the culture of Japan and compare it to America. The main objective of the lesson is how culture is formed from what is called social norms. Students are introduced to some and define what they mean.
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Colors of Gray

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film about theatres in Chicago. They discover how performing arts can be enjoyed by all ages and how one becomes involved in performing in theatre. They answer questions and discuss to end the lesson.
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Satyagraha: The Soul Force of Nonvilence

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars discuss what satyagraha is understanding that it is the driving force which enables social reform. For this social science lesson, students try to internalize the principles of nonviolence on an individual level and then a...
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Woman Holding Plum Blossoms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students contrast and compare the definition of beauty in Tang dynasty China with that of America today in this high school Social Studies lesson. The lesson concludes with a small group activity.
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Examining the African American Role in New Haven History: Pride in the Past? Hope for the Future

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of African-Americans in New Haven, Connecticut. Using two maps, they compare and contrast the differences in the town from the past to today. In groups, they use the internet to research the contributions...
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American Minority Groups

For Teachers 12th
Explore the contributions individuals have made in the lives of American minority groups. Twelfth graders write a five-page expository piece providing a social history, examples of discrimination, and patterns of assimilation for an...
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What Are the Social Studies?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Identify core social studies subjects with adult learners. They will discuss key issues from twentieth century American history and identify key social studies concepts taught at elementary grade levels. They then modify this activity to...

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