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Biotechnology Regulations
Bio-ethical laws and regulations on the federal, state, and local levels are covered in this Powerpoint discussing genetically modified food. The steps needed to get permits and approval for GMO crops and other foodstuffs are discussed....
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Welcome Back to the Computer Lab: Starting a New School Year
Get kids re-oriented to the computer lab for back-to-school. The constructivist approach in this session allows children to exert ownership of their behavior in the computer lab. Read aloud a few books about good and poor manners, as...
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Federal Court Systems and Court Cases
Ninth graders investigate the basis for the Common Law Tradition. They examine the organization of the Federal Court System and students identify the various sources of the American Law.
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The Role of government in Waste Management
Students assess ways the government could curtail the waste disposal problem. They write letters to government officials suggesting solutions.
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Writing Environmental Laws Refer To Reading Material
Students examine the steps and decisions that are made when drafting an environmental statute. They examine the interplay of opinions, values, beliefs, and science in the development of law. They identify methods to obtain information...
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Ipm Pesticides And Regulations
Twelfth graders explore the process by which environmental laws and regulations are developed, passed, and enforced. They identify the major agency and office responsible for enforcing pesticide legislation and research the laws that...
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Rules and Laws
Students investigate the difference between rules and laws. In this justice system lesson, students discuss the presence of rules of their lives and compare them the "Code of the West."
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Sarkozy Suggests Roma ‘Should be Sent to Luxembourg’
Tenth graders examine the role of Nicholas Sarkozy in the European Union. In this European Union ESL lesson, 10th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students participate in a radio conversation on what they have read.
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"Environmental Activism and its Components"
Students explore how an individual has power and voice in all levels of the government as well as in the making of laws that involve environmental issues and regulations. They assess the steps involved in turning a bill into law. In...
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Interconnections Between Private and Civic Life -- Focus on the County
Students distinguish between civic and public life. In groups, they identify the relationships between the two types of arenas as well. They research the roles of the Fairfax County government and how well they provide healthcare,...
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ESOL 19 Maintaining Employment
Students discuss the term safety and its importance. They analyze how companies go about preventing accidents on the job. They examine different signs or signals that are typical of safety warnings. They practice pronouncing different...
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External Influences 3: Legal and Political
Students examine the regulations imposed on businesses. They practice their analysis and evaluation skills in a written report. They present their findings to the class.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Construction and Building Inspector
This site explains what construction and building inspector's jobs entail. Learn about such topics as working conditions, employment, pay scale, training, job outlook, and related jobs.
Other
North Dakota Game and Fish Department: Regulations
A set of guides on hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations for North Dakota. Covers big and small game, fish, fur bearers, migratory birds, and other small animals not commonly hunted, e.g., porcupine and skunk.
The Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Board: Regulations
This page provides access to a detailed summary of regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Should We Grow Gm Crops?
Learn the pros and cons of genetically modified (GM) crops, and cast your vote on whether they should be grown. From the FRONTLINE/NOVA: Harvest of Fear Web site.
Other
American Law 101: Sources of American Law
This website provides a nice overview of the five common sources of American law (common law, statutory law, administrative law, court rules, and constitutional law.
US Department of State
Travel.state.gov: International Travel: Dominican Republic
This site has information for traveling in the Dominican Republic from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
US Department of State
Dept. Of State: Consular Information Sheet: El Salvador
This site has information for traveling in El Salvador from the U.S. Department of State. Provides important information for safe travel and provides links to other sites of particular interest to U.S. tourists.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Where Does Your Water Come From? [Pdf]
Where does your drinking water come from? This resource features a clear and concise explanation for this question. This resource will be beneficial to young scholars and teachers.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Building Inspectors
This site gives and overview of the Building Inspector career field. While some of the information is specific to New Zealand, most of it is uniform to the career.