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Show Me the Money
Students examine current and past economic crises around the world, using the current recession in the United States as a starting point.
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Anasazi Culture
Students explain the cultural and historical development of the Anasazi Indians. They identify different time periods, cultures, and artifacts about the Anasazi people.
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What Makes a Hero? Characteristics of a Hero
Students define the word hero, choose the personality traits they think make someone a hero, and write about the characteristics they think make a person a hero.
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Spell Check: Appraising the Value of Good Spelling
Students examine scenarios in which misspelling words may have unfortunate results. They create tightly written public service announcements convincing others that spelling matters.
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Talk to Me
Young scholars investigate communication techniques using variations in the tone of the voice, facial expressions, and gestures. The image of Helen Keller which appears on the reverse side of the Alabama quarter forms the basis of the...
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A Bernoulli Levitator
Students examine the Bernoulli Principle. They explore how they can suspend an object in the air by blowing down on it.
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Hurricane Watch: How Scientist Analyze Their Effects on Coastlines
Eighth graders are able to evaluate the forces that shape the lithosphere. They explore background information on hurricanes by completing a webquest and answering questions. Students present their reports to the class. The class...
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Playful Pinwheels
Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy. As a class, they follow specific instructions to make their own pinwheel. They decorate pinwheel as they choose and practice using art supplies correctly.
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Baroque Presentation
Students use Microsoft Publisher to create a concert program of music featuring a Baroque composer of their choice. They research their chosen composer using the provided internet links. They then create a computerized presentation.
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Seven Wonders of the World
Students recognize "The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." In this world history instructional activity, students research various architectures on the Internet and construct a PowerPoint presentation.
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A Modern Pandora's Box
Young scholars research the myth of Pandora's Box. In this mythology lesson, students examine myths and are introduced to the story of Pandora's Box. Young scholars create a modern-day version of Pandora's Box.
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Streamlines and Breadlines
Students explore the Great Depression. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students research selected websites and analyze primary sources to conduct inquiries regarding the depression, northern migration, and urbanization....
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Fat Fast Foods
Students explore the fast food industry. In this fast food lesson, students research fast food restaurants and the food served. Students create a tri-fold handout to explain the history of fast food and types of food served. Students...
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Modeling Drug Assimilation in the Human Body
Students investigate the accumulation of drugs in the body. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on drug retention and assimilation. They use their data to predict the behavior and effects of drugs.
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Racism and the Box
High schoolers examine racism and how it relates to self-deception. They identify the effect of racism on society. They reflect on the lesson by writing a paragraph about discrimination and racism.
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Life of a Mission - From Beginning to Now
Students research the history of a Spanish mission. They create a timeline showing the major events of the mission. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.