Electromagnets provide a great example of science in its most abstract form. In this lesson, students observe the physical phenomena of simple electromagnets and engage in an inquiry-style investigation to look into the properties of electromagnets. This lesson will be more challenging, though not impossible,... Read more »
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Characteristics of Limited and Unlimited Governments
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In this lesson, students will learn about and explore characteristics of limited and unlimited governments. After accessing their prior knowledge about governments, students will analyze quotes about governmental power, classify characteristics of governments, and explore historical and contemporary... Read more »
Characteristics of Limited and Unlimited Governments
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In this lesson, students learn about and explore the characteristics of historical and contemporary examples of limited and unlimited governments. Students engage in a Fiction in the Facts activity in which they identify two true statements and one false statement about governments. They read an article... Read more »
That Is the Government’s Question
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In this lesson, students learn about and explore the characteristics of historical and contemporary examples of limited and unlimited governments. Students engage in a Fiction in the Facts activity in which they identify two true statements and one false statement about governments. They read an article... Read more »
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What are Your Rights as a Student?
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In this lesson, students will explore the protected rights all students have on school grounds based on the precedent set by 1969 Supreme Court case Tinker v. Des Moines. Students will analyze how this court case helped to clarify and extend students' First Amendment freedoms, then they will reflect... Read more »
What are Your Rights as a Student?
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In this lesson, students will explore the technology used by European explorers during the Age of Exploration. Through analyzing images, watching a video, and selecting an activity from a Choice Board, students will learn about four navigational tools and how this new technology influenced European... Read more »
European Exploration and Navigational Tools
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How to prevent the spread of germs
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In this lesson, students will make observations on daily routines to understand how healthy practices can prevent the spread of germs. They will explore how "sticky" germs can be and how easily germs can be transferred by participating in a simulation using flour or glitter. The book, "No More Germs... Read more »
How to prevent the spread of germs
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This is one of several lessons that examines Supreme Court decisions that have clarified individual rights under the First Amendment. Students will examine the events that led up to the case of West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette. They will analyze its implications for the freedoms of... Read more »
West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette
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This professional development activity introduces some of the more effective strategies for preparing for the ACT. The goals of this activity are to access prior knowledge of the ACT and use the lessons already prepared to assist students in increasing their scores. Read more »
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In this seventh science ACT prep activity, students consider the steps of the scientific process to evaluate scenarios in experiments. First, students recall the steps of the scientific process by playing Fiction in the Facts to identify problems in how sample experiments are performed. They will then... Read more »
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In this lesson, students will explore the history and societal impact of fraternities and sororities. Students will explore new vocabulary and read about the history behind multicultural Greek organizations. They will then watch an interview with different individuals who are members of Greek organizations... Read more »
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