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Cartoons for the Classroom: A Parody of Broken Promises

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Parodies of political figures are the lifeblood of the editorial cartoons in a free press. North Korea's nuclear threat provides young political scientists an opportunity to hone their critical thinking skills as they analyze a cartoon...
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Family and Social Policy

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
Delve into the realm of family and social policy using this resource. Learners answer nine questions about social policy, the government's role, and theories.
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Branches of Government Worksheet

For Students 5th - 8th
This is a basic multiple choice activity. Learners answer a set of 9 multiple choice questions about early colonists and branches of government. You might use this as a check for understanding or a quick quiz. The first 2 questions are...
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Purpose Statements, Thesis Statements, and Outlines

For Teachers 7th - 12th
What are the characteristics of a good purpose statement for a speech? Of a thesis statement? After considering the characteristics of good and bad opening statements, viewers identify the best example in a series of models.
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Bench-Pressing Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine some of the issues that may be facing the changing United States Supreme Court. With further exploration, they formulate their own opinions and deepen their awareness of these critical topics.
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Agreeing And Disagreeing

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this language arts learning exercise, students practice oral language skills. Students work in pairs and agree or disagree with 16 controversial issues. There is a word bank of phrases to use for the degree of agreement or...
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine transcripts of the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates and create a platform for each candidate in the 1858 Senate race.
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Courting Controversy?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider their own personal opinions on divisive issues. They examine the confirmation of Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. and investigate issues from different ideological and philosophical perspectives.
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Nation Issues 2000

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss an important issue and then vote on one of four candidates for President based on their views on the issue.
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Emergency Contraceptive Pills, Day 5: Contraception 911

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners define and discuss emergency contraception. They conduct a survey, complete various worksheets, role-play scenarios, identify three ways of obtaining emergency contraceptive pills, and discuss when emergency contraception would...
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Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenthood: Understanding Its Responsibilities and Impact on Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students receive factual knowledge from competent individuals on the various methods of pregnancy prevention. They improve their self-esteem and determine how to be assertive when communicating with others. They realize that premature...
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Being Old

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the characteristics of being a senior citizen in today's society. In groups, they develop a list of stereotypes associated with senior citizens. They use the internet to research their financial situtation, proper...
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Karyotype Alternatives

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study karyotyping, which is a process in which chromosomes are cut out from an enlarged picture and arranged in decreasing order of size. They use a template to arrange and glue chromosomes to data sheet, indicate sample code,...
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Pregnancy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students view a PowerPoint presentation about pregnancy. They work in groups to complete activities at each of six stations. Students create a baby from clay dough. They use construction paper to design a quilt square. Students complete...
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CTBS Vocabulary Practice #2

For Students 9th - 10th
For this vocabulary practice worksheet, students identify synonyms and antonyms, correctly complete of a sentence, and pick the word that best fits in two separate sentences. Students answer twenty five multiple choice questions.
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Political Spectrum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this government worksheet, students identify and describe the differences between each part of the political spectrum by listing some points under each title in the chart. Then they choose any of the 9 issues listed, discuss and...
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Our Opinions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this opinion survey instructional activity, students will work in groups of four to complete a survey of each group member's opinion on 20 topics.
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Altoona Horseshoe Curve: A Vital Link

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the significance of the Horseshoe Curve.  For this railroad lesson students reconstruct elements of a German plot to destroy the Horseshoe Curve. 
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Test Your Research Skills: At What Age Can I Legally . . . in the UK?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL research worksheet, students use the Internet to answer questions pertaining to the legal ages  in the UK for different activities such as joining the army or having a full-time job.
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Another Perspective on Modern Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the impact of current issues on the world population. In this global studies lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of modernization after they listen to a lecture about Gandhi's opinion of modern civilization....
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Confusing Words

For Students 4th - 6th
In this confusing words worksheet, students choose the correct confusing word to complete the sentences. Students complete 20 sentences.
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The Nonlegislative Powers

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the powers of Congress.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders read about Congress.  Students complete a worksheet on their findings.  
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Rhyming Words

For Teachers 4th
In this rhyming words worksheet, 4th graders complete activities such as circling rhyming words, writing rhyming words, and more. Students complete 6 activities.
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Fertilization and Pregnancy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a KWL chart and describe their knowledge of fertilization, pregnancy and birth. They watch a video of fertilization and development and create a poem, song or dance about what they have learned.

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