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The Three Branches of Government
Students complete a unit on the three branches of government. They compare/contrast the three branches of government, write a letter or e-mail to an executive in the Federal Government, and develop outlines for historical documents.
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Graphs of Functions
In this using function tables to problem solve learning exercise, students interpret and complete function tables to solve problems. Students solve six word problems.
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Extend the Earth Day Learning With "The Wump World"
By using the book "The Wump World," students can discuss environmental issues and extend the Earth Day experience.
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The Origins of Islamic Law: Sharia, Islam, Muslims
Students examine the development and history of Islamic Law (Sharia). They also begin to make comparisons to Western and Judaic Law traditions.
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Democratic Process, Constitutional Issues, Local Government
Twelfth graders engage in the decision making process so as to encourage them to become active citizens upon graduation from high school.
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What Is Democracy?
Students explore the concept of democracy. They define and describe democracy and choose an issue they believe the government should care about for its people. They write a persuasive essay about their issue.
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The Alien and Sedition Acts
Pupils perform research in the wake of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, a debate has begun over augmented security and surveillance, versus safeguards for personal freedoms. This debate is certain to occupy our...
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Popular Sayings
In this online/interactive English vocabulary learning exercise, students read the beginning of a common phrase and choose the correct word ending. Students choose 20 multiple choice answers.
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Arrange the Words
In this adjectives worksheet, learners categorize adjectives given into 3 categories and read passages that include adjectives. Students complete 5 activities.
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Boom Chicka Boom
Pupils recognize how vowel patterns change a short vowel sound into a long vowel sound. With an emphasis on the /oo/ that makes the long U sound, students identify the phoneme and letter combination through listening and matching...
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Percent of a Number
In this percents practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Literacy Map Activity
Students write directions using maps and ad, they define driving directions and convert cardinal numbers to there ordinals. They write directions which are given orally in these multi-level literacy activities.
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I Said a Boom Chicka Boom
Young scholars explore how to blend words. They distinguish phonemes and practice blending them. Students practice the /oo/ sound and identify words that contain that sound. They read Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and identify words that have...
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The Cherokee Removal
Eleventh graders examine the issue of Cherokee removal from the perspectives of Andrew Jackson, members of Congress, and members of the Cherokee nation. They adopt the perspectives and engage in debate over the issue of Cherokee removal.
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The Millennium Promise in Africa
Pupils compete activities related to the viewing of a documentary film. After viewing the documentary, The Dairy of Angelina Jolie and Dr. Jeffrey Sachs in Africa, students participate in a discussion of the leading factors leading to...
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Multiply Money
In this multiplication practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to multiply money.
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One Vs. One Hundred
Learners explore the concept of place value. They differentiate between digits and their values as it related to addition and subtraction. Through the use of technology and manipulatives students investigate the place value of digits by...
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Archaeology
Students explore purpose and process of archaeology, as well as demonstrate how it applies to their own lives, through a simulated archaeological dig.
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Evaluating Crimes
High schoolers studey that a crime is something one does or fails to do in violation of a law; or it can also be behavior for which government sets a penalty. penalty.
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Preparing for the Job Interview
Students determine the difference between gerunds and infinitives in oral and written form. They read a sample interview and discuss it as a class. They create their own do and don't list for interviews.
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Analysis of a Historic Presidential Election
Learners research the 2000 presidential elections. They explain why the presidential winner was initially too close to call, discuss how the winner was determined and predict how the 2000 election might change the process of electing a...
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Managing Your Money
Students use the internet to gather information on saving money. They describe the history of money and the responsibilities of the United States Mint. They list their own personal goals and keep a journal as they operate a lemonade...
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Count Dollars and Cents
In this counting money practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to count dollars and cents.
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Make a Tally
In this tally chart activity, learners read the word problems and use the information within the problem to make a tally chart. Students use the tally charts to help them finish and solve the word problem.