Define the terms geyser, mud pot, hot springs, erosion and uplift. Identify the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park and write a description of the geologic features to be included on a map for a self-guided tour for park visitors. Details »
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Investigate the living conditions faced by Americans, from all ethnic and racial backgrounds, and describe how poverty affects their lives. Compare the minimum hourly wage to the cost of everyday purchases and determine if it should be increased. Details »
Examine Native American myths, summarize the myths in classroom discussion and write a myth. Details »
Analyze Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech and look for a pattern in the locations he lists at the end. Evaluate President Clinton's 1993 apology to Japanese Americans for abuses during World War II. Details »
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