Explore the relationship between civil rights and financial literacy and between freedom and financial literacy. Define financial literacy, freedom, civil rights and financial security and state in a blog post your thoughts about each. Details »
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Compare world population growth patterns and estimate what area will experience growth over the next fifty years.
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Identify the purpose, rules and repercussions of the Homestead Act and describe the day-to-day lives of homesteaders.
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Teaching Young Digital Citizens
Develop skills needed to prepare students for evaluating and organizing Internet resources and content using Web 2.0 tools.
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Understand how the United States defines unemployment and determines unemployment numbers. Discover the difference between the official unemployment rate and the "real" rate. Details »
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Using the Computer for Cooperative Experiences
Teacherline ClassExpand cooperative learning through technology. In this course, you will explore three types of online cooperative experiences: tele-collaboration, WebQuests, and project-based learning. Examine the basic elements of each model and how to apply them to a project. As a final task, develop a teaching unit that employs one model, including both an assessment rubric and an implementation plan.
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Citizenship
Investigate citizenship, including voting for issues and politicians and volunteering within your community. Could YOU pass the citizenship test?
The Presidency
Younger students learn about the presidents and their legacies. Older students discuss polling and women candidates.
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