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Where We Live

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze Canada's population distribution. They access online information to gather demographic information about two Canadian cities. They compare and contrast the quality of life in the two cities and present their findings.
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On the Line

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a television program that traces the use of the assembly line in mass production and the subsequent conflict between workers' rights and management. They analyze and discuss the portrayal of the American worker over...
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Poverty, Inequality, and Income Distribution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students come up with a definition of poverty through performing an investigation. The problems of policy makers is addressed with the intention of how poverty can be solved. The problem of poverty is shown to have the capability of...
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Vermont's Historic Diners

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video that introduces some of Vermont's diners to illustrate the historical significance. They read a handout about the history of diners and the diner style guide. Students participate in a teacher lead discussion
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Take Me Out To the Ball Game

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use a map to graph and locate major league teams of different sports. In groups, they analyze the population data of the United States and compare it with the amount and location of the major league teams. They share their...
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The Process Of Stable Growth And Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the economic growth of established and third world countries. They conduct research with compiling statistics taken from the OECD, The World Bank, and the IMF. The lesson includes notes to help the teacher...
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Priorities and Goal Setting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss their goals and the steps needed to achieve their goals. They list the internal and external forces that may help or hinder their goals. Students prioritize the forces that hinder and/or help them to achieve their goals.
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DINNER ON THE HOMEFRONT

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, after analyzing how World War II affected life at home, plan a balanced meal on rationed food. They assess the experiences of Mainers on the home front during the war and how rationing food helped the war effort. In addition,...
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Hello Mexico City

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research and explain the functions, characteristics, and cultural aspects of Mexico City and analyze how they have affected development and settlement. Students work in groups to gather information and report back to the class.
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Saved by the Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain the legislative efforts of local or state governments on their city's air quality issues to their classmates as responses to peer-created scenarios. They determine that change is possible with the cooperation and...
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The Inventions and Effects of the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students understand that the Industrial Revolution began in England, spreading to the rest of Western Europe and the United States and with it came an increased demand for raw materials from the Americans, Asia, and Africa.
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Working Conditions in America: 1880s versus 2000s

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners conduct research into the life of Americans and how working conditions have changed over time from the 1880's to modern times. They use primary and secondary resources in order to compile research in order to report the findings...
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U.S. History: What Happened Here?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students apply the global positioning system to create maps of local historical sites. By collaborating with local historical groups, they research events and relate them to broader, national history. In addition to writing essays...
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Pumped Up Gas Prices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate the concepts of differing gas prices and how they are set in different geographical areas. They conduct research about the economic concepts of supply and demand and predict the outcomes upon the prices of gasoline.
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Development Issues in the Northern Suburbs

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students demonstrate the ability to obtain geographic information from a variety of print and electronic sources. They use a variety of maps and data to identify and locate geographical features of Minnesota and Anoka County. in...
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The Founding of Los Angeles, California

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the social and cultural impact of settler groups in California and the origins of the founding of Los Angeles, California. They read and discuss an informational handout, and discuss what it is and was like to...
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Understanding The Progressives And Their Viewpoints

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Progressive Era in American history (1900-1917). They use the internet and other sources to research the Progressive Movement, identify three Progressive presidents, and explore considered reforms. Students...
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The Frontier and Frontiersmen

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this frontier worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the early frontier life, answer 5 facts from the article with multiple choice answers and determine if 2 statements are true or false.
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From War to Peace

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this post World War I worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 5 vocabulary terms that match 5 definitions, change 3 false statements into true statements, and explain 2 historical themes regarding this time period in United...
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The Progressives

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this Progressive Era worksheet, young scholars review a chapter as they read 10 descriptions identifying who or what is speaking, respond to 4 short answer questions, and explain a historical theme regarding this time period in United...
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Collective Behavior and Social Movements

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this collective behavior and social movements worksheet, students match 15 vocabulary terms to the appropriate descriptions and answer 6 multiple choice questions regarding the 2 sociology topics.
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Progressive City Planners

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students plan cities. In this environmental racism instructional activity, students design imaginary cities taking into consideration the amenities and environmental hazards that exist. Students discuss city planning challenges.
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Stop, Look and Listen

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study and observe city wildlife and their local community's wildlife. In this wildlife lesson, students look for animal clues in their local places. Learners observe animals using cameras and journals. Students make a...
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History of Hong Kong

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong.  In this Geography instructional activity, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks.  Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong. 

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