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Lyndon Baines Johnson : Triumph and Tragedy
Learners view a documentary on Lyndon Baines Johnson. His presidency was both a success and a failure. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then create a poster for LBJ's 1964 presidential campaign. They discuss Vietnam as well.
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Placing the State of the Union in Historical Context
Students review the history of the State of the Union addresses and work in groups to analyze one particular speech as a reflection of its times. They compare modern State of the Union speeches to those given in the past.
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The Power of an MP versus Their Loyalties to the Cabinet and Caucus
Young scholars analyze the benefits and drawbacks that the government MP faces belonging to a party caucus and their association with a powerful executive in the cabinet.
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Gender Roles
Students discuss gender roles and through case study, examine how gender roles can be learned and how they can be limiting. They research to find the names of both men and women who have become successful in various careers.
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Communication 1: The Basics
Students identify the differences between assertive, aggressive, passive and manipulative behaviors. They relate each behavior to a relationship they have with a family member.
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Communication 4: Saying "NO"
Students complete a role playing game called the "refusal card game" in order to encourage three main assertive behaviors when saying NO.
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Who Can Influence Legislators?
Students identify four influences that affect how a Member of Congress decides to vote on a bill, and describe ways that individuals and groups influence legislators.
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Communication, Day 4: Hearing "No"
Students read a case study about communicating with others. They identify a second choice if their first item is rejected. They practice accepting "no" as an answer and complete a worksheet.
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New Perspectives On Teaching Afro-American History
Young scholars examine the Great Migration of African Americans to the North from the South. After reading a primary source document, they respond to the letter given a set of questions. In groups, they research the funding for white...
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The Rose Center
Learners utilize Internet sites to improve word recognition, increase vocabulary and comprehension of the English language. They complete a worksheet stating facts from selected Internet sites. They write a composition about the web...
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The Jewish Holocaust
Ninth graders research the causes and events of the Jewish holocaust during World War II. They view a video and PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a class discussion about the term "genocide," and take a quiz.
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Systems of Power Against and Within American Indian Communities, 1880-1940
Learners explore methods and the struggles of power between the federal policies and Native populations. They discuss the issue of controlling the Native Indian population, driving them from their land, and providing a mandatory...
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Communication: Saying No
Students read about psychology by identifying uncomfortable teenage situations. In this sexual awareness lesson plan, students read assigned text which discusses the importance of saying "no" when you are in a hostile or uncomfortable...