Standard Course of Study :: Social Studies — Grade 9

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AIDS in Africa Symposium: Students will take on roles of those with a unique perspective on the AIDS crisis in Africa. Taking part in a symposium, each character, famous and ordinary, makes a statement and participates in a question-answer period.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Greg Mitchell.

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The spread of AIDS: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students research the spread of AIDS and how it has been affected by changes in global transportation and trade. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Maps and current events: In this Xpeditions lesson, students come to realize the value of maps in illustrating important news topics other than weather forecasts. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

International alliances: Students discover the history, mission, function, and geographical range of six international alliances. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Genographic's legacy: Preservation and projections: In this Xpeditions lesson, one of a multi-part unit on the Genographic Project, students consider ways in which the project is impacted by scientific and technological advances, including those in life sciences, communications, and transportation. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Daily life in the Middle East: Students explore Iraq's rich cultural history and read online articles or print publications about daily life in Iraq. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7, 9, and 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

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