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Religion and Politics: The Battle Over the Judiciary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze the relationship between religion an politics. In this Supreme Court lesson, students examine the results of the 2004 presidential election and explore how the results impacted George W. Bush and his Supreme Court...
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Politics of Death

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the topic of euthanasia. In this religion and ethics lesson, students investigate the cases of Terri Schiavo and Hugh Finn in order to gain an understanding of the euthanasia controversy.  
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Immigration: U.S. Policy in the New Millennium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore U.S. immigration policies. In this immigration lesson, students read about the history of immigration policies in the U.S., uncover controversial issues regarding immigration, and speak to immigrants as well as...
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AIDS: Responding to a Health Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the health crisis presented by AIDS. In this AIDS lesson, students find out how nations around the world are dealing with AIDS and the stigma attached to it. High schoolers plan an implement a service project...
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Islam and Terrorism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore Muslim beliefs. In this Muslim extremist instructional activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding Muslim beliefs and examine how Muslim extremists have interpreted the tenets of the religion...
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Muslim-Hindu Conflict in India

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the Muslim-Hindu conflict in India. In this religion and ethics lesson, students collaborate to research the history of the Muslim-Hindu conflict in India. Young scholars examine primary and secondary sources and...
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Service Learning

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the value in helping others.  In this ethics lesson, students use videos, worksheets, Internet articles and group discussion to develop a personal perspective on what it means to help others.
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Dishonesty

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore religion and ethics. In this character education lesson, students compare dishonesty and honesty as they consider the ethics of lying. Learners consider whether certain lies are more acceptable than others and compare...
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Religion, Culture, and Diversity

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students study world religions. In this diversity lesson, students interview their grandparents and other older adults about their religious beliefs and traditions. Students research world religions and discuss the diversity of cultural...
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Bioethics: Where the Future May Take Us

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate bioethical issues. In this bioethical issues instructional activity, students research gene cloning, imaging technologies, transplantation, and other bioethical issues. Students share their finding with their...
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The Death Penalty

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the controversy surrounding the death penalty. For this capital punishment lesson, students explore the ethical concerns and religious beliefs regarding the death penalty. Students conduct research, interview people, and...
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War and Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze perspectives of war. In this war and religion lesson plan, students collaborate to research anti-war and pacifist positions on war as well as "just war" theory. Young scholars compose essays regarding perspectives...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students reflect on the events that lead up to the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s.  In this history lesson plan, students explore the conflicts between the United States and the Soviet Union revolving around missiles in Cuba,...
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Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners examine population trends and predict how the age of the majority of Canadians will change 15 years from now in various geographic areas. They will gather statistical evidence that supports their projection. Learners will then...
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Author's Purpose and Point of View Pretest

For Students 7th - 9th
In this author's purpose and point of view worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions. 
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War and Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine world conflicts. In this War on Terrorism activity, students investigate the criteria of just wars and then determine whether the War on Terrorism fits into the category.
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Bioethics: Where the Future May Take Us

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze ethical issues related to technology, medicine, and reproduction. In this ethics lesson, students research selected bioethics issues and discuss their risks and benefits. Students present their research findings to their...
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The Death Penalty

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the controversy surrounding the death penalty in the United States. In this current events lesson, students research the history of the death penalty as well perspectives on the topic. Students interview others about the...
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Acid Mine Drainage

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use cabbage, backing soda, cobblestones, and more to test the acid in the water. In this acid mine damage lesson plan, students complete 13 experiments to test and treat acid.
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A New Look at Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore life and language development in the Elizabethan Age. For this English lesson students complete web-quests and other activities surrounding Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.
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Introduction to Reform Movements of the 1800s

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders consider the impact of reform movements of the 19th century. For this Progressive Reform lesson, 11th graders examine documents and images associated with women's suffrage, prohibition, and labor reform. Students respond...
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The Rise and Fall of the Jim Crow Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore African American history by researching the Jim Crow laws. In this Civil Rights lesson, students define the Jim Crow laws, the reasons they were put into place, and how they were ultimately defeated. Students write a...
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News Coverage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast methods of media coverage. In this media awareness lesson, students keep track of news regarding a world or national issue for the period of 1 week. Students collaborate to describe the type of coverage...
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Grammar Reviewing Using A Sentence Auction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students participate in an auction game in which they buy as many correct sentences as they can with an imaginary $3000.  In this grammar activity, students determine which sentences are correct and buy as many sentences as possible,...

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