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The Incident of September 11th
Sixth graders identify and write in their journals in order to activate prior knowledge on the events that surround September 11th. Students, with a partner, read various essays, articles and personal experiences of September 11....
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Rubric Rating
Students develop a rubric or scoring guide to assess newpaper articles. They rate the story and write the reasons for the rating. An Essay Scoring Guide is attached for reference.
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Dred Scott and the Constitution
Students investigate the outcome of the Dred Scott case. In this human rights lesson, students read Justice Taney's decision about property rights and citizenship. Students write essays about the outcome of the case and President...
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Making the Case for Progressive Constitutional Changes in Connecticut
Students take a closer look at Constitutional Amendments. In this Progressive Era lesson, students discover how the amendment process works and then examine 4 amendments proposed during the era in Connecticut. Students research primary...
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Understanding Causes of Global Conflict: Peer Interviews
Young scholars examine sources of conflict. In this global conflict lesson, students discuss how peer pressure, bias, oppression, ethnocentrism, miscommunication, and fear contribute to personal conflict as well as global conflict. Young...
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The Convention on the Rights of the Child
Students chronicle development of human rights for students up to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, define human rights for students according to Convention, and identify and discuss three components of the Convention:...
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Focusing with Anticipation Guides
Students write with a sharp, distinct focus identifying topic, task and audience. They discuss anticipatory statements with supporting details. Students create an essential question at the beginning of a composition, novel, or unit.
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Civil War
High schoolers consider what it was like for black regiments during the Civil War. In this American Civil War lesson plan, students view segments of "Glory," and "The Descendants of the 29th Regiment." High schoolers discuss the...
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The Music and Message of Lauryn Hill
Students explore the music of artist Lauryn Hill and analyze the way she uses her music in a socially responsible manner. In this music artist lesson, students read the lyrics to Hill's songs and listen to some example songs. Students...
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Managing or Meddling?
Students examine Bosnian and Herzegovinian society before and during American involvement, focusing on the successes in Brcko. They write a reflective essay considering the role of "helper countries" in foreign affairs.
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Feeling for Answers
Students consider the legal issues related to a suicidal or depressed college student by reading and discussing the article, "Laws Limit Options When a Student Is Mentally Ill." They write essays considering how the events at Virginia...
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Elements Of Biology: Evolution
Students study the theory of evolution and examine why it is so controversial. In this biology instructional activity students view a video on evolution, research the theory of evolution on the Internet and complete an essay.
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Bloody Sunday Coursework
In this Bloody Sunday worksheet, students follow a detailed outline to create an essay pertaining to this significant event in Irish history.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 3--Grade 8 (Sample Test 2005)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read two articles and answer reading comprehension questions. Students answer two short answer questions and compose an essay using details from the articles.
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Conflict and Compromise
Students examine opinions about the Boston Tea Party. In this colonial America lesson, students analyze several primary sources about the Tea Party and then write essays that reveal efforts to compromise as well as efforts to instigate...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6 2006
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, 6th graders listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay question.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay question.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 2--Grade 8 (2007)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts instructional activity, learners listen to an article twice, then answer reading comprehension questions. Students then use details from the article to compose an essay.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 2--Grade 8 (2006)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts learning exercise, students listen to an article and take notes. Students then answer reading comprehension questions and compose an essay using details from the article.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 3--Grade 8 (2007)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read two articles and answer reading comprehension questions. Students also compose essay responses to the passages.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 3--Grade 8
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read a story and a poem and answer reading comprehension questions. Students then compose an essay using details from both selections.
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Debates in Human Genetics
Students examine case studies involving human genetics. They research the case and determine possible problems to the issue. Students write essays supporting their opinion. They debate the ethical issues.
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The Separation Problem
In this mixture separation instructional activity learners problem solve a variety of ways to separate mixtures. After generating solution ideas to separating mixtures of solids prompts on the one page sheet students are prompted to...
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Anti-Railroad Propaganda Poster -- The Growth of Regionalism, 1800 - 1860
Young scholars research the anti-railroad movement of the mid-19th century. They review propaganda from the period and consider various points of view. They develop role-plays and write essays using their research.