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Exploring probability: Part 2 of 2

This lesson will introduce students to the concept of fairness as it relates to probability following Part 1 of this lesson which introduces the concept and procedure for calculating probability. Both of these lessons use the resources of Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. Permission has been granted for the use of the materials as part of the workshop Interactivate Your Bored Math Students. Students will define fairness and determine if a game is fair.

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics)

By Wendy Korbusieski.

GNP simulation using foods in the Americas

Students are treated to “lunch” based on food supply and GNP distribution in Latin America.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)

By Ken Stewart.

What are the amendments?

Before the reading of "I Want to Vote" in the Scott Foresman basal reader, I assigned each member of my class to look up a Constitutional Amendment. This was done in order to give the students a background in Amendments and the history of America. Following the assigning of the Amendments the students interviewed 10 adults to find out how many people are familiar with their Constitutional Amendments. One math extension is to graph the results of the students' interviews.

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

By Jeremy Luna.

Benchmark assessments

This reference article discusses the concept of benchmark assessments, including arguments for and against standardized benchmark testing and best practices in creating teacher-developed benchmark assessments.

Format: article

By Heather Coffey.

Getting along with others

This lesson introduces the key concepts of cooperation, peer relations, interpersonal skills, getting along with others, and team-building.

Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Guidance)

By Scott Ertl.

Concept chairs: A format for classroom discussion

This is a culminating activity that provides a format so that all participants are drawn into a discussion.
The discussion for the "Concept Chairs" will be based on a unit of study that assesses the effectiveness of the Judicial System while examining various types of justice within society (social, personal and constitutional). Primary texts, fictional literature and non-print sources will provide the basis for this discussion.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Marion O'Quinn.

The French Revolution: "Those who have and those who have not"

This lesson is part of the French Revolution unit that examines the reigns of the absolute monarchs and the monetary crisis of the French government.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies)

By Kevin Huntley.

Alternative discussion formats: History and literature on trial

In Alternative discussion formats, page 3

Putting historical or literary figures on trial makes a lively and challenging alternative to a class debate.

By Kathryn Walbert.

Get your character education act together!

Elements of an effective character education program and lots of ideas for implementation—all across the curriculum.

By Frances B. Lewis.

Does my vote count? Teaching the electoral college

In Election 2008, page 4.4

Students will learn about the electoral process and its history through reading, research, and discussion. They will then convene a constitutional convention to debate altering this process.

Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies)

By David Walbert.

Desegregating public schools: Integrated vs. neighborhood schools

In this high school lesson plan, students will learn about the history of the "separate but equal" U.S. school system and the 1971 Swann case which forced Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to integrate. Students will examine the pros and cons of integration achieved through busing, and will write an argumentative essay drawing on information from oral histories.

Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Dayna Durbin Gleaves.

Does my vote count? Understanding the electoral college

In Election 2008, page 4.1

This tutorial for students explains how the electoral college works, the origins and development of the electoral college as some controversial elections, and how much any one vote actually "weighs" in an election. Readings and activities are included.

Format: tutorial

By David Walbert.

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education, 402 U.S. 1 (1971) was an important United States Supreme Court case dealing with the busing of students to promote integration in public schools.

Format: court decision/primary source

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Creating character: Justice and Fairness

In this lesson, students examine the differences between justice and fairness and are encouraged to confront discrimination in the classroom and reflect upon their own prejudices. Students contrast the accounts of Alex Stern, a witness in a war crimes trial;... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies)

Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Explorations with Chance

This lesson, from Illuminations, gives students additional experience with the concept of probability. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)

Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Creating character: Concluding lesson

In this concluding lesson, students evaluate and synthesize concepts of character education they learned in previous lessons. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 English Language Arts, Guidance, and Social Studies)

Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute

Fair division

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about an interactive algorithm that can be used in the resolution of conflicts surrounding the division of rooms and rent among roommates. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics and Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

CHARACTER COUNTS!

This most widely implemented approach to character education provides a framework based on basic values called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Josephson Institute

Monkey pay-per-view

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about an experiment in which monkeys were given a carefully measured amount of juice when they looked at, or away from, various pictures. This study may provide information about humans with autism. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Creating character: Introduction

Creating character contains a series of eight multi-media classroom lessons, each of which explores the importance of positive character development. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance and Social Studies)

Provided by: USC Shoah Foundation Institute