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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simulating the Legislative Process

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and simulate a debate of an issue. They simulate proposing a bill to the legislature.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Students For Political Action

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students that are interested in political action are called together for a meeting and explore how the understanding among each other on issues is important and explore how they can change the world.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Legal Aspects of Tissue

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students research their role and develop a group position on the appropriate use of fetal tissue transplantation. They engage in role play discussion focused on the case study.
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Website
Georgetown University

Georgetown University: N. Scott Momaday (Kiowa) (B. 1934)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A Georgetown professor's perspective on teaching Momaday's work, focusing on "Rainy Mountain." Offers insights on form/style/artistic conventions, and major themes/personal issues/historical perspectives.
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Website
Other

American Medical Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the homepage of the association responsible for licensing all medical education programs in the US, and setting the standards for medical education, practice, and research. Contains professional and educational resources.
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Website
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Core Conflict Problems and Negotiation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site contains a wealth of information on conflict, negotiation, interpersonal relationships, communication, and more. Spends considerable time with "complicating factors" in communication.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: My Moral Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This three-stanza poem shares a message about speaking out in support of issues to get people elected who will make a difference.
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Article
Other

Bitlaw: Rights Granted Under Copyright Law

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the exclusive rights granted under the Copyright Act.
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Website
Other

The Jewish Atlanta Times

For Students 9th - 10th
The Atlanta Jewish Times provides news and information about Jewish affairs with emphasis on the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fashion Do or Don't

For Teachers 4th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage expresses the pros and cons of school uniforms. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Tossing Around Dodgeball

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage shares the pros and cons associated with the game of dodgeball. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Website
Other

Bitlaw: Fair Use in Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
An article that explains the "fair Use" issues in the copyright law.
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: County Solutions Civic Action Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
County Solutions is a lesson-based civic action project. Young scholars examine the broad context of their issues-including the role of county and other levels of government and focus on bringing about local change using strategies...
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Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Political Debate Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Use this activity to help your students view any political debate from local to national, historical to live broadcast. Preview candidates, issues, expectations, and details about the location and moderators. Track what the candidates...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Common Errors With Topic Sentences

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson discusses common issues with topic sentences.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Common Issues With Conclusions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson goes over common issues in conclusions.
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Other

Brad Templeton: 10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site from Brad Templeton provides an article on copyright myths with explanations of the USENET/Internet.
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Article
Other

Brad Templeton: A Brief Intro to Copyright

For Students 9th - 10th
This personal site provides an article on the copyright issues. Includes the basics, creative work, making copies, commerce, fair use/fair dealing, and some legal basics.