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News Report on History
The standard format of newspaper articles is to lead with basic information on who, what, when, where, why, and how. In addition to the five w’s, the writer attempts to make the lead (the first parag1
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The standard format of newspaper articles is to lead with basic information on who, what, when, where, why, and how. In addition to the five w’s, the writer attempts to make the lead (the first paragraph) interesting or creative enough to entice the readers to continue reading. Information is reported in descending order of importance. If space requirements demand, the article can be cut, at the end, where the least important information is written. In this activity, students write a newspaper article on any social studies topic.
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Battles Over the Bill of Rights
The battle lines over the Bill of Rights are drawn and redrawn again and again. The news is filled with articles about banning pornography from the internet, computer chips that allow parents to keep1
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The battle lines over the Bill of Rights are drawn and redrawn again and again. The news is filled with articles about banning pornography from the internet, computer chips that allow parents to keep selected television programs from appearing on their home TV, the right of citizens to carry weapons, and prayer in public schools. In this activity, students take a stand on issues dealing with the Bill of Rights.
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Time Lines
When was World War I? How about World War II? Truly understanding historical events involves not only learning the details of the event, but understanding its relationship in time to other events. In1
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When was World War I? How about World War II? Truly understanding historical events involves not only learning the details of the event, but understanding its relationship in time to other events. In this activity, develop students’ logical/mathematical intelligence as students work in teams to sequence events on a time line.
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Map Interpretation
Astute map readers can induce generalities about an area when presented with specifics on a map. For example, seeing little ears of corn on the map tells you more than corn grows there. It speaks vol1
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Astute map readers can induce generalities about an area when presented with specifics on a map. For example, seeing little ears of corn on the map tells you more than corn grows there. It speaks volumes about the landforms, water supplies, soil condition, life styles, population. In this activity, students develop their map reading skills by reaching conclusions based on specifics.
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Advantages and Disadvantages
There are many expressions labeling the dilemma of dealing with the dual nature of decision making. We say, “You have to take the good with the bad.” Or “There are two sides to every coin.” Or, “The1
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There are many expressions labeling the dilemma of dealing with the dual nature of decision making. We say, “You have to take the good with the bad.” Or “There are two sides to every coin.” Or, “The ends justify the means.” Or, “This is a gray area.” In this activity, students list the advantages and disadvantages on the issue, then write a paper taking a stand.
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Team Travelers
Some students have been to exotic corners of the world; some have never left the state. In this activity, students write about and share their travels. This a fun way to broaden students’ global awar1
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Some students have been to exotic corners of the world; some have never left the state. In this activity, students write about and share their travels. This a fun way to broaden students’ global awareness and bring students’ personal experiences into learning.
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Collect Artifacts
People have all sorts of cultural and historical artifacts at home: antique tools, foreign currency, carved ivory, flint arrow points, World War II mortar shells. In this activity, students write abo1
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People have all sorts of cultural and historical artifacts at home: antique tools, foreign currency, carved ivory, flint arrow points, World War II mortar shells. In this activity, students write about their artifact and bring it in to share with the class.
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Ecosystem Journey
Developing an awareness of other geographic areas and ecosystems is an important social studies goal. In this activity, take students through an imaginary journey through an ecosystem, and write abou1
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Developing an awareness of other geographic areas and ecosystems is an important social studies goal. In this activity, take students through an imaginary journey through an ecosystem, and write about the ecosystem.
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Sports Broadcast
People are fascinated by sports. Students are no exception. Fans go crazy watching sports in person, on television, and even learning about the sport on the radio. In this activity, students become s1
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People are fascinated by sports. Students are no exception. Fans go crazy watching sports in person, on television, and even learning about the sport on the radio. In this activity, students become sports writers and write a rousing description of a sport or event of the past or that of another culture.
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Resumé Writer
Do students know that Harry S. Truman was a haberdasher? That Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer? How do a person’s experiences prepare him or her to become a significant figure in history? Rachel Cars1
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Do students know that Harry S. Truman was a haberdasher? That Jimmy Carter was a peanut farmer? How do a person’s experiences prepare him or her to become a significant figure in history? Rachel Carson changed the world–what was on her résumé? In this activity, students research a historical character in pairs and write a résumé for that character.