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Rwanda: You Go, Girls

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars examine the genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994 and focus the post-genocide success of women. They study websites to examine how women are challenging their traditional roles in Rwandan society.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze the the major historical events of Iraq and the human rights abuses that occurred under the leadership of Saddam Hussein.
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Production Methods

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the different methods of production. They relate the new concepts to different production contexts. They identify the external factors that influence firms.
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Ancient China

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research different dynasties that existed in China around different themes. They chart each dynasty for written assessment. Each chart has details that chronicles the gathered information.
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The Proper Gentlemen: George Washington and "The Rules of Civility"

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students read and interpret a portion of the "Rules of Civility." They describe the significance of these rules in Washington's time. They discuss how the rules might be significant in today's world. They write rules of etiquette that...
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Inquiring Minds

For Teachers 6th
Students review examples of questions that represent different levels of thinking. They then focus on the contributions of leaders from different eras and generate interview questions that a contemporary leader might ask of a...
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The Declaration of Independence and Your Own Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and discuss the Declaration of Independence and the Declaration of Sentiments. They discuss how the rights of the colonists and women were being violated. Students write about their own personal rights and how their rights...
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Westward Ho-- With Multiple intelligences

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students acquire knowledge and literacy (through multiple intelligences) in social studies, language arts, science and math as we study the Oregon Trail. This type of lesson is strong in its attempt to be accessible to all learners.
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Ohio Animal Activity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the various animals of Ohio. They compare the activities of the different animals during the different seasons throughout the year. Students publish their findings in a report and share it with the class.
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What is moral courage?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students look at "Anne Frank Trust" winners' profiles and discuss what it means to have moral courage. They choose someone they would nominate for the Anne Frank Awards for Moral Courage.
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Local Governments Don't Do Much ... Or Do They?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study and explore their local government. They role play members of their City Council and various constituents as they discuss a variety of subjects typical of a city council meeting.
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Jamestown Colony

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore cooperation between British settlers and Native Americans in the Jamestown Colony. They describe how the colonists and Powhatan Indians depended on the environment for their survival. Students write a report on the...
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Fit to Lead

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students assess the personalities of Ugandan politicians Yoweri Museveni and Nasser Ntege Sebaggala in the context of modern Ugandan politics, and decide which one might make a better leader of Uganda. Students then consider what their...
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The Role of Government

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the economic roles of the federal government. Using the internet, they read information related to government spending and the actual dollar amounts attached to budget items. In groups, they develop their own...
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The Hundred Penny Box

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students analyze the advantages of regular saving and how savings grow with compounding. After reading the story "The Hundred Penny Box", students define the terms "interest," "interest rate," and "compounding." Through several...
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Turning Points of the American Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify the major events of the American Revolution. Using the internet, they research the Patriot cause and complete a chart discovering the strengths and weaknesses of each side. They also analyze the contributions of...
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Pre-reading for Julius Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine friendship and leadership by creating "friendship committees" to develop a class friendship constitution. Committees list qualities/traits of a friend, as well as friendship infractions. These committees join together...
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Taking Action Against Child Labour

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students identify and clarify a problem, issue or inquiry, locate and record information from a variety of sources and identify alternative interpretations from specific historical and contemporary sources. They asses at least two...
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Stories of Nepal

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Young scholars explore folktales and fairy tales from Nepal to help them understand the Nepalese culture, and to compare the stories to the ones the students may know. After reading the stories, young scholars consider what rural life is...
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Jamestown Journey Part 1

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work to solve one of the major problems facing the Jamestown settlers, the best location to settle upon arrival in Jamestown. Students discuss and review the past European and American events that lead to the...
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Laurence of Arabia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students critically examine the life and contributions of Lawrence of Arabia to the modern Middle East. They view a video on Laurence of Arabia. Students discuss the movie. Students create a propaganda posters or stories identifying...
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Rebellions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore the causes and effects of the rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada and whether rebellion is an effective means of political change. They research and analyze the impact of the 1837-38 rebellions using primary and...
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U.S. History: Lincoln As Commander-In-Chief

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and determine Abraham Lincoln's effectiveness as commander-in-chief during the Civil War. Role-playing as historians, they write essays evaluating Lincoln's performance after conducting Internet research from provided...
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Similar And Different

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take part in a lesson that is composed of team building activities. They work in small groups in order to interview others to find information to point out similarities or differences. Students then take part in class discussion...

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