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Changing the Channel
Learners explore the historic transfer of the Panama Canal from the United States to Panama, investigating how this shift might affect various aspects of Panama's economy, relations with other countries, and international trade.
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Covering the Campaign Trail: Technological Progress or Temporary Chaos?
Students study the changes in reporting and journalism techniques that have evolved due to advances in technology by reading an online transcript. They debate whether the technological advances are positive or negative in the reporting...
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The Research Report
Students brainstorm criteria for reliablility, currency, and accuracy of information. They research a given topic, write a research report then develop a bibliography of sources for the research report using the designated format.
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Respectful Interview
Students interview elderly people in a senior citizen community center. In this character counts lesson, students interview the elderly about how society can be more respectful. They videotape and watch the interviews together.
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Protecting Man's Best Friend
Learners read about how dogs help people. In this language arts lesson, students select a topic and create a presentation about dogs. Learners choose the type of presentation to create.
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The Lesson Plan Project
You and your associate teacher have decided to brainstorm ideas in an effort to keep your classroom lessons and activities fresh and creative. You have both made it your goal to teach the next subject using a fun and unique lesson plan...
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Questioning Authority
Students investigate the perspectives of different groups involved in and affected by support for the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. They create slogans to summarize the viewpoints and goals of each affected group.
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Weighing the Pros and Cons of Racial Profiling
Young scholars use the terrorist attacks of September 11th to discuss how Americans view people of different races. They discover the concept of racial profiling and how it has changed over time. They identify the pros and cons of...
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Calling All Units
Explore the history of the portable cell phone as a springboard to investigating other technological innovations that significantly impact our everyday lives. Identify different types of technology used in everyday life and explore how...
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Harvesting the Seeds of Technology
Students determine what the phrase "stewards of the earth" means and evaluate the responsibilities that term entails. They assess whether or not applications of technology and science are consistent with our role as stewards of the earth...
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Teen Health: Talking with Your Doctor
Learners discuss common health care issues they're facing today. In this health science lesson, students explain the benefit of seeking professional help. They write a journal to keep track of their own health issues.
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African Americans in the Columbia River Basin
Students research the Columbia River Basin Ethnic History Archive (CRBEHA) and use a variety of primary sources to explore the history of blacks in the region.
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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins
For this English worksheet, learners read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Exploring diversity: Finding ways to learn about our multi-cultural community
Students discuss ways to research our multicultural communities, set personal goals for learning about others, and outline a plan with specific goals to achieve their goals.
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What are the Issues?
Seventh graders complete political analysis activities. In this political analysis lesson, 7th graders discuss party platforms and research party issues for their party's candidate's positions. Students complete an issues organizer and...
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Coon Rapids
Students study the development and future of Coon Rapids, Minnesota. They navigate through learning activities about the development and
predict future growth of Coon Rapids.
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You Make the Rules
Students explore the nature of rules and see how they help in the formation and operation of organizations. Working in small groups, students create their own charter for a new club
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Be a Sourceerer's Apprentice
Students examine and discuss various primary and secondary sources. They bring in an example of a primary source, explain how it is a primary source, and complete a worksheet about interviewing a primary source.
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How Can You Detect the Invisible?
Students participate in a lab activity in which they examine the characteristics of radon. They identify radon's link to cases of lung cancer. They complete a radon fact sheet and answer questions to end the lesson plan.
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The Value of Genetic History
Students explore their genetic background. They assemble their own pedigrees using star patterns for each family member and identifying various dominant traits. Predictions are made for future offspring.
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Breaking News English: Shuttle Discovery Launches Successfully
In this English activity, students read "Shuttle Discovery Launches Successfully," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Philippine President Faces Impeachment
In this English worksheet, students read " Philippine President Faces Impeachment," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Campaign Against Poverty Begins
In this English worksheet, students read "Campaign Against Poverty Begins," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: South African Capital to Have New Name
In this English instructional activity, students read "South African Capital to Have New Name," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.