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The Emergence of the Judicial Branch

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers demonstrate understanding of both sides of the argument between Jefferson and Marshall that led to the strengthening of the Judicial Branch through the creation of judicial review.
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Introduction to the Virtual Atlas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils use an atlas online to gather information about the state of Washington. Individually, they practice using the database and researching specific items in the Pacific Northwest. They complete a quiz to end the lesson plan.
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Energy: Power to the People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of renewable energy. In this green design instructional activity, students research local energy issues facing their community and create policies to address the issues.
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The Revolving Door: U.S. Immigration

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners compare current cultural perceptions of the immigrant experience with ones of the past. They will relate current immigration stories as seen in the PBS documentary "The New Americans" to those of the historical past.
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Migration Service Learning Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine how migration affects different aspects of countries. They identify push and pull factors and participate in a service learning project to discover how local and global problems connect.
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The Eerie Canal

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal.  In this U.S. Geography activity, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods.  Students research...