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Galluping Away: Understanding How the Gallup Poll Reflects Shifting Concerns in the United States
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students use selected Gallup Poll results to better understand causes ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0The Fabric of America: Creating "Quilts" Portraying the History and Future of American Independence
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine the theme of independence in American history by part...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0The Past Is Gone but Not Forgotten: Examining the Value of Historic Sites in the Social Studies Classroom
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Geography, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine the role of historic sites in preserving the past. St...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Explosive Knowledge: Tracking Six Decades of Nuclear Weapon Development, Use, and Regulations
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, World History, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students discuss a "New York Times" article that examines China's susp...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0The President's Day Has Arrived: Evaluating the Results of the Presidential Impeachment Trials
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, American Democracy, Reading Comprehension, United States HistoryThis lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, encourages students to state and defend their opinions regarding all aspe...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Breathing New Life into Old Traditions: Examining Native American Cultures and Their Ceremonies in the Social Studies Classroom
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Geography, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate the role of ceremonies and other traditions of Na...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Black and White in United States History: A Gray Area
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students evaluate the responsibilities of history textbooks in reporti...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0"A Voice of Moderation and Civility" in the Supreme Court: A Look Back at Justice Lewis Powell
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, United States HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students reflect on the life of retired Justice Lewis Powell, investig...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Acting Up: Analyzing Similarities and Differences Among the Live, Film, and Written Versions of Tony Award Winning Productions
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, TheatreIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students work in groups to study a Tony Award winner from the past thr...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Back to the Future: A Lesson About Science Fiction Visions of the Future
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore the benefits of new technology for the home and its p...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Fit to Play? Evaluating Which Student Athletes May Be at Risk for Sports-Related Injuries
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Health & Physical Education, Growth, Development & Aging, Health EducationIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students research certain sports-related injuries and who may be at ri...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Chilling Out: Considering Alternative Sources of Energy to Prevent Further Global Warming
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Ecology & Ecosystems, Reading Comprehension, Oral Presentations and 2 additional..In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about the urgency of investigating new sources of a...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0A High Price to Pay: Evaluating the Human Costs of Global Trading
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Geography, EconomicsIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students create a standard of living profile for a developing nation, ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Bang for Your Buck: Examining the Hidden Costs Behind Bargains and Quality Products
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Writing Strategies, EconomicsIn this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students explore reasons for making a particular purchase and exam...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Don't Believe the Type: Exploring Internet Hoaxes and Their Impact
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, Writing Strategies, PhilosophyIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore Internet ethics by reading and discussing the fraudul...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Working Like a Dog: Exploring the Biological and Behavioral Traits That Make Some Animals Better for the Job
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Life Sciences, Reading Comprehension, Science, Writing StrategiesIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider ways that animals help human beings with certain cho...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Don't Drink to That!: Raising Awareness About the Risks of Driving While Intoxicated
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Health & Physical Education, Health Education and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students simulate the effects of alcohol on their vision and motor ski...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0An Issue of Life and Death: Learning About Reactions to the Execution of Timothy McVeigh
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Reading Comprehension, American Democracy, Writing StrategiesIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students will explore their own and others' reactions to the then-immi...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0Flying Off the Threatened Species List: Considering the Delisting of Bald Eagles and Other Threatened Species
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Life Sciences, Reading Comprehension, ScienceIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students research the status of species that have been removed from th...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0A Class(Room) of One's Own: Assessing the Trend of Gender-Segregated Classrooms and Its Effects on Women in Technical Fields
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, History-Social Science, Sociology, Electives, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students assess the educational and social issues underlying the separ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0