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Utah's American Indian Tribes Today
Seventh graders examine Utah's American Indian tribes and how they add to the diversity of cultures in Utah today.
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Organization of Nations Project
Students research the priorities and needs of an assigned country. They come together and debate current events from the point of view of the country they are representing.
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New Mammal Species Found
Students brainstorm ideas about rodents, mammals and new discoveries. They describe rodents and participate in pre-reading activities. They read, discuss, and complete role play activities based on an article on the discovery of a new...
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California Mission Slide Show
Fourth graders research the details of a California Mission. They design a slide show to present their research.
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Using Calculators And Spreadsheets
Students discuss the advantages of using calculators and spreadsheets in balancing checkbooks. They also identify the pros and cons of using these tools in adult education classrooms.
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HOT TOPICS OF THE MISSISSIPPI
High schoolers use a five-step process to write a persuasive essay about an issue that is related to the Mississippi River. Students build an argument based on prior knowledge and information from a variety of sources. High schoolers...
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Read To Feed
Students read to accumulate pledge money to purchase a heifer for a needy family. In this reading for the needy lesson, students solicit pledges from family and friends for each book they read. They use the money from the pledges to...
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Perceptions of Asian Americans
Fourth graders examine their own perceptions of Asian Americans and the origins of these perceptions and gain factual information about the Asian American culture and experience through completion of a quiz
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The European Union 1
Students view a PowerPoint presentation on the European Union. For this UK lesson, students explore the question of whether the UK should form part of the European Union and develop their debate skills.
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External Influences 1
Students discover the main objectives of the government. They apply economic data to different scenerios. They present their findings to the class.