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Water and Sewage Critical reading
Learners read three articles with different points of view on the water and sanitation issues in the Florida Keys. They identify the facts and opinions in each article and write a summary. In addition, they write an essay expressing...
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Ethical and Critical Thinking: Genetically Modified Food
High schoolers read statements representing different points of view on Genetically Modified Food. They identify the "facts" and "opinions" in each statement, and then briefly summarize the issue of Genetically Modified Food in a short...
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Food Myths Critical Thinking and Reading
Students read a series of statements made by students about the hazards and benefits of various foods. They distinguish the "facts: from "opinions" in the dialogue, summarize the facts in a short paragraph, and write an essay...
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The March Continues
Students explore the Civil Rights Memorial. In this character development and U.S. History lesson, students employ reading comprehension strategies while reading a news article about the Civil Rights Memorial. Students work in groups to...
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The Roman Record
Using Google Earth, Google Docs, and other Google Tools, collaborative groups of seventh graders research and then create and share online newspapers reporting on the early development, geographical features, political issues, and...
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Social Issues Facing Children
Students examine the issues facing children in society. In groups, they participate in a simulation to discover the lack of connection between child-support and how it affects the children and society as a whole. To end the...
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Victorian Schools
In this Victorian Britain learning exercise, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the Victorian schools of England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Other Jobs Children Did
In this Victorian Britain worksheet, learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of the children who worked in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Victorian Schools
In this Victorian Britain activity, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of schools in England. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete
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Primary History Worksheet: The Romans - A Roman Soldier
In this Roman history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history of Roman soldiers. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Primary History Worksheet: The Romans - The Jewellery
In this Roman history activity, students sharpen their research skills as they study the history behind Roman jewellery. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Historical Scavenger Hunts
Students investigate the impact of historical events. In this historical scavenger hunt instructional activity, students examine photographs of a local monument that zoom in on details. Students record their impressions regarding the...
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The Student Cafateria as the "Leafy Chestnut Tree"
Students examine the difference between "news" of earlier periods, and "news" as we know it today. They then go out into the school common areas and analyze news from the perspective of word-of-mouth storys and discuss what they can...
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children in Factories
Discuss the lives of children in Victorian England. Learners sharpen their research skills as they study the history of children who worked in factories during this time period. They complete extension projects.
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Primary History Children of Victorian Britain Extension Activity - Children in Coal Mines
What was it like for children working in the coal mines in Victorian England? Have your class find out using this resource. They sharpen their research skills as they learn about the issues. Learners select extension projects to complete.
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Social Studies: Elections and Public Policy
Students explore the methods employed by political parties to influence voters. By creating presentations, they illustrate how voters can critically interpret that information. Students compare and contrast the influence of various...
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Active Citizenship
Students think critically and then present the information they have researched about the government.
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The Brain Teaser Five Pack
In this critical thinking learning exercise, students answer five brain teaser questions that challenge them to use their common sense and basic knowledge.
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he Media and Social Justice Around the World
Students will activate literacy skills in internet medium, and will use reading, critical thinking and writing skills as they work with their groups to collect and organize information. The follow up activity will allow them to augment...
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Bench-Pressing Issues
Students examine some of the issues that may be facing the changing United States Supreme Court. With further exploration, they formulate their own opinions and deepen their awareness of these critical topics.
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COMING TO AMERICA:A PILGRIM STORY LESSON
By completing this lesson, students demonstrate their reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.
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Civil War: The North History Lesson
Students demonstrate their reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.
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COMING TO AMERICA: THE NEW IMMIGRANTS
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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Do You Think Like an Economist?
How can you tell if your students think like economists? Test their knowledge with this worksheet, which provides ten opportunities for your students to exercise critical thinking in the subject of economics. Each question could...