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Post March 10 2008

Autism Diagnosis Rates on the Rise, But Understanding Lags
New estimates suggest one in 150 eight-year-olds have some form of autism, adding fuel to the debat…
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Lesson Plan January 02 2007

Genetically modified foods: from the lab to the dinner table
OverviewGMOs are genetically modified organisms. These organisms have, in some way, had their genom…
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Student Voices September 14 2006

Student Voice: New Michigan graduation requirements shortchange many students

The Michigan legislature recently raised its state's high school graduation requirements to include more credits. Nick Thomas, a 17-year-old reporter with 8-18 Media, looks at some possible drawbacks of the change and its effects on a variety of students with differing career goals.
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Lesson Plan March 13 2006

Using Primary Documents: The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake
Background, Activities and Critical Analysis By Doug DuBrin, an English and history teacher as…
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Lesson Plan October 25 2005

Democracy in the Middle East
NEEDS REVIEW: SOURCING - Needs both side of the political spectrum on opinion articles - CATO and A…
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Lesson Plan October 05 2005

Exploring alternative energy sources - Lesson Plan
SubjectsSecondary science, geography, and current events classesEstimated TimeThree to four 50-minu…
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Lesson Plan August 13 2005

Paying for crime - lesson plan
OverviewThe number of people in prison in America has been rising steadily, resulting in overcrowde…
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Lesson Plan April 23 2005

Lesson plan: The history of the United Nations

Explore the history, mission and basic operation of the United Nations
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Lesson Plan March 21 2005

Lesson plan: The unspoken words of media ethics
By Lisa Greeves, English and journalism teacher Subjects Social studies, civics, journalism…
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Lesson Plan March 19 2005

Mercury emissions: "Cap and Trade" game - Lesson Plan
By Jason McGraw, a high school science teacher Subjects Economics Time 1…
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