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"Disapproved": Censorship of Film in Pennsylvania

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars analyze primary source documents of the 1920s to find the roots of film censorship and understand Pennsylvania's leadership in this movement. They analyze government censorship documents that banned a film in Pennsylvania...
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Early American Leaders

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discover what the qualities or characteristics of a leader are by describing the traits of the principal of the school, followed by the leader of the town, state and country. For this leadership lesson, students will take the...
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Who Are Our Greatest Presidents?

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students create criteria to evaluate U.S. Presidents. In this presidential legacy lesson, students determine criteria to rank presidents. Students research the presidents, then evaluate the current president and assess how they will be...
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A Changing of the Guard: Traditionalists, Feminists, and the New Face of Women in Congress

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the role of women as Congressional leaders. In this women's rights lesson, students identify and investigate the impact of women representatives and senators in the U.S. Legislative Branch. Comprehension questions, data,...
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Photo Quilt Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Build creative thinking and organization skills with a beautiful quilting project. Young photographers use a digital camera and computer to create photo transfers, which they will use to create a photo quilt square. They sew or embroider...
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Understanding Cyberbullying — Virtual vs. Physical Worlds

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Spend a few days discussing cyberbullying with an engaging lesson plan. Opening discussion questions get the conversation started while quotes and articles continue thoughtful dialogue. Small group activities and role-play scenarios...
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Women of the Movement: Civil Rights Movement in Alabama

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Many know of Rosa Parks involvement in the Civil Rights Movement, but who were other female leaders? The lesson focuses on female Civil Rights leaders and their achievements. Scholars complete research, participate in group discussions,...
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Organizing the Farm Worker Movement

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
The food on young scholars' tables was likely harvested by hands that fought for fair wages and working conditions. By examining the life of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, learners connect their daily meals with the struggles of those...
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A Tour in Sustainability

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore two LEED certified green buildings. They examine what is the LEED certification process and what constitutes a green building. They tour via the internet two LEED certified green buildings, while comparing and...
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Growing Into Public Service: William Howard Taft's Boyhood Home

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research the role that education, family values, and respect for civic duty played in forming the leadership skills of the Taft family. They list and examine jobs held by William Howard Taft before he became president.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the the major historical events of Iraq and the human rights abuses that occurred under the leadership of Saddam Hussein.
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Pre-reading for Julius Caesar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine friendship and leadership by creating "friendship committees" to develop a class friendship constitution. Committees list qualities/traits of a friend, as well as friendship infractions. These committees join together...
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Laurence of Arabia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students critically examine the life and contributions of Lawrence of Arabia to the modern Middle East. They view a video on Laurence of Arabia. Students discuss the movie. Students create a propaganda posters or stories identifying...
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U.S. History: Lincoln As Commander-In-Chief

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine and determine Abraham Lincoln's effectiveness as commander-in-chief during the Civil War. Role-playing as historians, they write essays evaluating Lincoln's performance after conducting Internet research from provided...
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Standing for MEP!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore, examine and study the European Parliament and assess the qualities for effective leadership. They consider the issues for both European and global matters and then create a effective manifesto speech for an MEP that...
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The Byzantine Empire and the Rise of Russia

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the Byzantine Empire and the rise of Russia. In this world history lesson plan, 8th graders complete a webquest that requires them to research the Hagia Sophia, Byzantine art, and Byzantine leadership.
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Shackleton's Antarctic Adventure

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars research the exploration of Antarctica by the explorer Sir Ernest Shackelton. In this Antarctic exploration lesson, students watch a movie about Sir Ernest Shackelton and his ship the Endurance. Young scholars study a map...
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Nelson Mandela, Symbol of Courage

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study Nelson Mandela. In this leadership lesson, 5th graders study the life of Nelson Mandela. Throughout their learning, they read biographies on Nelson Mandela, compare their community to those in South Africa, discuss...
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Prairie Voices: Plum Grove

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore Plum Grove located in Iowa City. For this Iowa history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the history of Plum Grove and the leadership of Robert Lucas. Students select assessment activities...
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Revolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. High schoolers compare the men to better...
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Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington,...
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Washington and the Modern Presidency

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the precedents set by George Washington. In this presidential history lesson plan, 8th graders discuss the challenges Washington faced as president and how he shaped the presidency to suit his leadership skills....
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In the Footsteps of West Virginia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students prepare for a visit to the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students research the individuals whose leadership impacted the state. Students create multimedia projects featuring the individuals...
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Reforming Wall Street & its Booms, Bubbles & Busts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Wall Street Reform. In this current events lesson, students read the provided articles "Why a Financial Crisis?," "Deception and Leadership Failure=Boom, Bubble, Burst," and "How Can a Future Financial Crisis be...

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