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Teaching Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine several case studies on multiracial individuals and the technology used to identify them by race and ethnicity. They present their findings to classmates.
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In the News

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research a report using a local or national news story. They exchange reports with a partner in order to examine an issue. They work together to create a report on a global issue.
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1968: Year of Social Change and Turning Point in Vietnam and the United States

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the year 1968 in Vietnam and the United States. They work together to research events which they create a timeline. They also read primary source documents of veterans of the Vietnam War.
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Death at Jamestown

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use primary source documents to develop a theory about what happened at Jamestown. They use the internet to gather information about the colony. They evaluate the theory of Dr. Hancock as well.
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The Rock Cycle

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the 3 main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic. They examine samples of these types of rocks and discuss ways to tell what kind of rock each is. They take notes and draw pictures in their science...
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Ecology and the Conservation of Natural Resources

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the components of ecosystems. They compare and contrast an ecosystem to an aquatic ecosystem. They examine a local ecosystem and discuss its components.
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Understanding Stereotypes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the role of stereotypes in their lives. They discuss how making unfair judgments about people affects one's view of the world. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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How to identify a physical change from a chemical change

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the difference between some physical and chemical properties and compare some physical and chemical changes. They design an experiment to distinguish between a physical or a chemical property of their choice.
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How Was the Inside vs. Outside Paradigm Created?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, after listening to a lecture, examine Nigeria from slave trading to the Civil War as well as listen to the Arrested Development song about slavery. In addition, they create a circle diagram for essay #1.
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Quilting with Literature: Internet Research and Multi-Media Presentation Skills in AP English

For Teachers 12th
Have your class acquire research skills such as using hotlists and evaluating websites while they study major literary eras. They create multimedia presentation using information from the Internet research.
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Linear Patterns in Data

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders extend their learning of graphing linear equations and are introduced to connecting patterns in tables and graphs to represent algebraic representations. They then determine patterns and extrapolate information from these...
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Classmate Grid

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars interview classmates and record their findings on a coordinate grid using Inspiration or Kidspiration and digital cameras. This lesson is technology-based and includes resource links.
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create plots of land in three different ecosystems and use AppleWorks to collect data for research. This instructional activity includes a downloadable worksheet and can be accomplished in four days.
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Classmate Pictograph

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create pictographs using their classmates in this technology-based lesson. The lesson uses Inspiration, or Kidspiration, digital cameras, and a downloadable pictograph template.
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The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars analyze photographs from an historical perspective. They examine photos on the Study of Spanish-Speaking People of Texas website, complete a worksheet, and write an essay.
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The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas: Who is Russell Lee?

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners investigate the contributions of the photojournalist Russell Lee. They read a biography of Russell Lee, and create a timeline of Lee's life.
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What Is Culture

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of culture. They look into the influences that shape culture and how it effects people and regional areas. Students answer the question of why it is important to study culture to have a better...
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The Five Human Values and The Five Teaching Components

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the value of truth. They discuss a quotation about truth and its purpose in making decisions in life situations. They consider how truth relates to who they are, their purpose in life and how they can live fully. They...
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Dirty Thirties: The Dust Bowl

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the events and reactions surrounding the Dust Bowl crisis during the 1930's. They discuss how the events of the Great Depression affected America's democracy and how it transformed America.
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Hello, How Do You Do?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers role play proper greetings and etiquette in formal and informal work and social situations. Students compare and contrast introductions and conversational conventions in their native country and in the United States by...
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Using a Graphic Organizer to Critically Observe Televised News Broadcasts

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students compare two television news broadcasts. They discuss how to organize information when comparing two objects and read and discuss two books to create a Venn diagram to compare both books. After creating the diagram, they view...
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COMING TO AMERICA: THE NEW IMMIGRANTS

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students become involved in the process of interpreting history by looking at primary source documents. This promotes critical thinking skills and comprehension of concepts and their relationships to different time periods through...
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Weed Management Conflict

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss conflict resolution scenario relating to weed management, role play members of different interest groups, prepare presentations and present to City Commissioners, and choose best land-use option.
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Our Favorites

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students participate in and conduct a survey to determine various class favorites. They collect, organize and display their data, interpret the results, and complete a packet of worksheets to display the information.

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