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Debate: Is Cheerleading a Sport?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research how women are perceived in sports. They debate the issue of whether cheer leading should be considered a sport and are scored on student made rubrics.
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What Now?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider local and national divisiveness over the presidential elections by examining a New York Times editorial and then writing op-eds suggesting how to address post-election discord in their schools and/or communities.
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BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a hypothesis about the attitudinal differences between generations, test their hypothesis with a survey, chart their findings, and present their answers to the class.
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A Wolf by the Ear

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners examine Thomas Jefferson's complex and contradictory relationship with slavery.
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The Amistad Case

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze the Amistad case and how it impacted slavery in the United States. They, in groups, receive a document, answers the focus questions and presents their findings to the class.
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Above the Law: Athletes in Trouble

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch segments of "Unforgiveable Blackness" in class. They analyze Jack Johnson's problems with the law and the legal trouble of other athletes today. They create a set of standards they believe athletes should follow.
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Trade Impasse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the concept of free trade. They watch a video clip about this topic and write an essay comparing the opinions of the guests on the show. They research a country and role-play their decisions in international trade.
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Binge Drinking and Drug Use

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars critically evaluate young peoples' comments on under age drinking. They map out valleys tieing together communities and drinking problems in a variety of situation. In addition, they correlate drinking and education in...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 3--Obtaining Employment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while examining an extensive list of vocabulary terms on the board, analyze how to exhibit appropriate behaviors and a positive image when going on job interview in order to make a good first impression with perspective...
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Team Works

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define "group" and list American social and political movements throughout history. They examine one model of a successful team and positive group mentality by reading and identify the traits of a successful group and those of...
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"Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and analyze the books "Snow White in New York" and "Mufaro's Beautiful Daughter." They analyze the characteristics of the characters in each story, write thoughts of characters in speech bubbles, and write a letter to...
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Prejudice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read story, Nipper, and explore and demonstrate understanding of concept of prejudice. Students create definition of prejudice, and describe negative experiences they may have had with people who are different from themselves,...
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Racism And Discrimination

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch and analyze the short film "Broken Dreams" and discuss the causes and effects of racism and discrimination. They answer discussion questions related to the film, then create a leaflet entitled "Racism and Discrimination."
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Features of Culture

For Students 5th - 6th
For this social studies worksheet, students examine the cultural differences that are common to a particular country. Students fill out a chart of 30 features of American culture such as styles of dress, food, greetings, concept of...
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Health Grade 1

For Teachers 1st
First graders determine the difference between good and bad drugs. In this lesson about drug awareness, 1st graders explore differences between drugs. Students will look at picture and understand what uses there are for drugs. Students...
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Slices of American Pie: The 1960s Through Music

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine political, cultural, and social movements through music. In this 1960s American history activity, 11th graders explore the music of the decade in order to better understand the complexity of the time period....

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