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Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkAbuse of Power: Examining and Reacting to the Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners in American Custody
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment, American Democracy, English-Language Arts and 4 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students process the news of the abuse of Iraqi prisoners in American ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkBy the People, for the People: Examining Key Elements of Democracy as the System Is Introduced in Iraq
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, World HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students define what they consider to be key elements of democracy, pa...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCemeteries Are Historical, Not Solely Grave: Examining Graveyards as Historical Sites
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Arts, Media, & Entertainment, English-Language Arts, Geography and 3 additional..In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students reflect on the value of graveyards as places of great his...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkTop Secret Revealed: Examining Recently Uncovered Secrets about the CIA in Iran
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, United States History, Reading Comprehension, World HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students closely analyze "New York Times" articles uncovering the deca...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkDeep Impact: Exploring the Environmental Effects of Products on the Planet
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, Writing Strategies, English-Language Arts, Geography, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate the environmental impact of new products and pres...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Human Costs of War: Examining the Role of Civilians in Armed Conflict - A Lesson for the Social Studies Classroom
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, United States History, Reading Comprehension, World HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students first explore the notion of a civilian cost to armed warfare....Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThrough the "Gates" of Family History: Exploring Family History and Re-Imagining Our Future
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Sociology, Electives, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider how discovering surprises in their family histories ...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkEuro Cent Trick: Anticipating the Euro and Researching Currencies of European Countries
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Economics, History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Reading Comprehension, World HistoryIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students investigate the positive and negative aspects of the currency...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkChinua Achebe: In His Own Words
Grades: 9 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Literary Analysis, World HistoryThis web page, found on the Central Oregon Community College Web site, provides information about and quotations from African wr...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe President's Day Has Arrived: Evaluating the Results of the Presidential Impeachment Trials
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts, United States History, Reading ComprehensionThis lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, encourages students to state and defend their opinions regarding all aspe...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Roots of American Culture: Exploring the New Visibility of Latino Culture in the U.S.
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Sociology, Geography and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students first explore the notion of culture and the influence of Lati...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkConversations With the Past: Exploring Holocaust Experiences Through Writing and Art
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts, Visual Arts & Performing Arts and 4 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider what they already know about the Holocaust and refle...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFor Whom the Clock Strikes: Exploring New Year Traditions and Celebrations Around the World
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Geography, Writing Strategies and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about celebrations marking the new year in various cult...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkChanging of the Guard: Examining the Role of the United States in Democratic Transitions Around the World
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts, Writing Strategies and 2 additional..In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students research case studies of U.S.-led regime changes around t...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFound in the Translation: Exploring Multilingual Communication on the Internet
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Foreign Languages, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine the quirks of machine translation and explore the bar...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkThe Past Is Gone but Not Forgotten: Examining the Value of Historic Sites in the Social Studies Classroom
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Geography, United States History, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students examine the role of historic sites in preserving the past. St...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkFielding Fears: Exploring Feelings of Safety and Security in a Time of Terror
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, American Democracy, English-Language Arts, Writing Strategies and 2 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider how real the threat of terrorism might be after mili...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkCauses and Effects: Creating a Resource Guide to International Volunteer Organizations
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: History-Social Science, English-Language Arts, Sociology, Geography and 3 additional..In this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students learn about one family's volunteer tourism experience. They t...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkMaking the Old New Again: Creating Modern Scenes in Not-So-Modern Literature
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: English-Language Arts, Visual Arts & Performing Arts, Theatre, Writing Strategies, Reading ComprehensionIn this lesson, from the New York Times Learning Network, students consider texts that have been produced in different media, ex...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0
Resource Type: Website / HyperLinkTake Me Back to the Ball Game!: How Lessons from Our Childhood Pastimes Affect Us as Adults
Grades: 6 to 12Subjects: Health & Physical Education, Sports and Competition, English-Language Arts, Physical Education and 2 additional..In this lesson, found on the New York Times Learning Network, students examine the role of sports in American society, analyzing...Contributor: ThinkfinityViews: 0Favorites: 0