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Jen Bartsch's List: "NCSS Culture"
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Oct 06, 09
Scholastic's Global Trek is a way for students to travel around the world without ever having to leave their classroom. \n\nWhen students arrive in the country of their choice they are supplied with a suggested travel itinerary. This itinerary offers them links to background information and a chance to read about the country's people. \n\n
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Oct 06, 09
Students will analyze how the 50 State Quarters Program represents both the diversity and unity of the United States. They will identify human and physical geographic characteristics of Roman culture from Roman coins and examine how Roman emperors used coins to help unify their empire.
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Oct 06, 09
"There is no single objective way to describe why an artifact is significant to a culture. Objects are important to different people for different reasons. To make this idea personal, students will be invited to bring to class important cultural artifacts from their own lives. Each object will be "interpreted" by a student anthropologist who will make hypotheses regarding the importance of this object. The student anthropologist will also determine what this artifact says about the culture of the owner. The owner of the artifact will get a chance to tell their actual story."
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Oct 08, 09
This lesson pairs with a video that explores the following topics: Separation of Powers- Explore the constitutional limits on the power of government and see how the system of checks and balances works. National Government - Examine the responsibilities of the national government and see how federalism divides power between the national government and the states. State Government- See how most of the laws we live by come from state government. A Presidency Remembered: Ronald Reagan- Take a look at the legacy of President Ronald Reagan.
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Oct 31, 09
"Students who participate in this activity will research different forms of democratic governments, will be able to differentiate among them, and will learn something, as well, about forms of government that are not democracies. They will also investigate the many ways in which our own democratic government affects our daily lives."
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Oct 31, 09
"The focus for students in this age group is on the challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery, and the effect the journey had on American history and Native American cultures. Students will practice their reading comprehension, visual literacy, writing, and map skills throughout the activity."
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Oct 31, 09
"Students will develop a consideration of the changes that occurred from the First Thanksgiving to the reservation era in Native American History."
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Oct 31, 09
"The decision by Rosa Parks in 1955 to refuse to give up her seat on a public bus came only a year after the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education decision in Topeka, Kansas was made by the Supreme Court. Both of these events occurred during Ike's first administration, and Mamie was surely aware of them. The purpose of this lesson is to reinforce the power of just one individual to effect social change. "
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Oct 31, 09
"The focus for students in this age group is on researching the effects of immigration on American history and culture."
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Oct 31, 09
"Students will dentify important civil rights leaders and describe the life and legacy of a particular civil rights leader."
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Nov 01, 09
"In this lesson students will learn about the Roaring Twenties and explore connections between economic prosperity and societal change."
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Nov 01, 09
"In this lesson students will not only learn about the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, but also about the social requirements placed on each player."
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Nov 01, 09
"In this lesson students will gain an understanding of grassroots movements by examining four grassroots movements in the 1900's."
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Nov 02, 09
"The purpose of this lesson is to allow students an opportunity to compare print advertisements of the Gilded Age with those of today in terms of products and design. Students will also try to create a "Gilded Age ad" for their own favorite product."
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Nov 02, 09
"The purpose of this lesson is ambitious-students should emerge from it with an understanding and, hopefully, a deeper appreciation of the culture of the Native Americans who were displaced by Manifest Destiny."
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Nov 02, 09
"In this lesson students will learn about famous female scientists and will gain an understanding that science is also for girls."
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Nov 04, 09
"Students who participate in this activity will learn about various historical attempts at conservation and pollution control, as well as about current environmental issues, and will gain experience in synthesizing information, creating logical arguments, and comparing and contrasting efforts at conservation over time."
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Nov 04, 09
"Students will understand the many opportunities and complications that arose from the Gold Rush of the 1800's. Through research and role-playing, students will examine economic, social, medical, and political issues that developed from this event."
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Nov 25, 09
This site is designed for establishing a multicultural approach in the classroom through hands-on activities. Students will learn about individual cultures, interactive games, and issues that are specific to their people.
As a result of reviewing this site, viewers will begin to develop an understanding of the cultures that comprise our world. -
Nov 25, 09
James Banks provides educators with a thorough understanding of the need for a multicultural approach to instruction. His five dimensions of multicultural education are a must-read for any educator.
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