Displaying 1-20 of 34 resources
Resource Type: DocumentThe Junk Mail Explosion: Why You Buy and How Ads Persuade
Grades: 7 to 10Subjects: English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionThis lesson, from the Columbia Education Center, is designed to increase student awareness of persuasion tactics used in junk m...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkWhose Peace?: Analyzing Perspectives on the Israeli Palestinian Peace Process
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, Writing Strategies, World History, History-Social Science and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore the perspectives of different groups of people involv...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkDeath Be Not Proud: Considering Perspectives Regarding the Execution of Timothy McVeigh and the Lasting Impact of the Oklahoma City Bombing
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: United States History, American Democracy, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider various opinions concerning the execution of Timothy...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkWar and Remembrance: Exploring the Connections Between Artifacts and History
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Writing Strategies, American Democracy, History-Social Science, World History and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore the controversy surrounding the ban of Nazi memorabil...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Race to Learn: Exploring the Historical Role of Race in Education
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, Writing Strategies, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about the history of education and race in the United S...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkUnder Construction: Examining the United States' Role in Nation Building
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, World History, History-Social Science, United States History and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine the concept of "nation-building," focusing initially ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkA Nobel Cause: How Nobel Prize Winners in the Sciences Have Influenced Our Lives
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Writing Strategies, Science, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about the awarding of the year 2000 Nobel Prizes by...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkWho Decides Who Dies? Exploring Death Penalty Laws in the United States
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about various state laws concerning capital punishment....Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFrom Whose Perspective?: Critically Analyzing News Coverage of Palestinian-Israeli Violence
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, Writing Strategies, History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment and 4 additional..In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students critically analyze news coverage of Palestinian-Israeli v...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Great Computer Debates: Exploring Technology Controversies
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment, Earth & Space Science and 4 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students research controversial Internet technology issues concerning ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkEveryday Objects: Exploring the Design and History of Life's Little Helpers
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Writing Strategies, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students create a museum exhibition that explores the changes in usage...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkWar Stories: Exploring Feelings About Invading Iraq Through Creative Writing
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Writing Strategies, History-Social Science, World History, United States History and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students explore their feelings about the United States' invasion of I...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkSpeak Out!: Examining the September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the United States Through Editorial Writing
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Writing Strategies, American Democracy, History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider their opinions on various topics and issues related ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Reader's Recourse: Investigating Fairness and Accuracy in Newspaper Reporting
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Career & Technical Ed, English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Arts, Media, & EntertainmentIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider the newspaper readers' different avenues for questio...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkDream Big: Envisioning Adventures Inspired by SpaceShipOne
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Writing Strategies, Science, English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, Earth & Space ScienceIn this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students consider the success of a privately built and flown space...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkGet a Life!: Assessing Multiple Viewpoints on Genomes and Other Genetic Engineering Topics
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Health & Physical Education, Health Education, Life Sciences, Science and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate the decoding of genomes, the creation of life in ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Teen Scene: Creating Teen Magazines for Different Demographics
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Writing Strategies, Professional Development, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about how different teen magazines seek to attract diff...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkChildren's Accountability for Their Crimes: A Round-table Discussion for the Social Studies or Language Arts Classroom
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, Writing Strategies, History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment and 5 additional..In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students discuss how old must a child be to be held accountable fo...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCheck the Mates: Investigating the Role of Running Mates in Presidential Elections in Modern United States History
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, Writing Strategies, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about John Edwards, the running mate for 2004 Democ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Second Draft of History: Examining History Textbooks as Media Constructions
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: American Democracy, History-Social Science, World History, United States History and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students draft entries about a recent historical event for a history t...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0