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Jen Bartsch

Unity Versus Diversity: Ancient World History - 0 views

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    Students will analyze how the 50 State Quarters Program represents both the diversity and unity of the United States. They will identify human and physical geographic characteristics of Roman culture from Roman coins and examine how Roman emperors used coins to help unify their empire.
Siri Anderson

Commentary: Christopher Columbus and the Iraq War - Rethinking Schools - Volume 20 No. ... - 0 views

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    Alternative reading of Columbus Day.
colleen schumack

Social Studies Lesson Plans and Resources - 1 views

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    This page contains 9 lesson plans dealing with the election process.
Nichole Bartella

History Websites - 0 views

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    This shows the best of history websites. There are some really great websites her to look at.
Siri Anderson

JURIST - Paper Chase: Venezuela legislature approves law banning violent toys, video games - 0 views

  • the party that proposed the bill, the law will reduce violence in the country by protecting the development of children who can become predisposed to aggression by playing with such toys.
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    Interesting -- Venezuela outlawed violent toys!
Barb Hagen

Obama urges students to work hard, stay in school - CNN.com - 0 views

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    President Obama urging students to stay in school. His message to the students.
Theresa Erickson

U.S. Senate: Senators Home - 0 views

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    This may be useful for many lessons. This could be used for helping students determine who their senators are and how to contact them.
emily lane

Presidential history - 0 views

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    This site offers great history about the presidency, as well as great primary source lessons.
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    I liked this site, especially the hands on activities. Anytime there is something for the students to get involved with it enhances their learning.
Barb Hagen

White House 101 | The White House - 0 views

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    WhiteHouse.gov is the official web site for the White House and President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. This site is a source for information about the President. Briefing room includes speeches, press briefings and presidential action. Issue link incorporates information from civil rights, economy to taxes and foreign policy. Overview of our govement is also included. The site has the history, presidents, Camp David, Oval Offices, Tour and Event information just to name a few.
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    This website has so many classroom applications! Good find Barb!
Siri Anderson

Ojibwe - 0 views

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    A very dense but comprehensive timeline of the Ojibwe. A must read for a MN social studies teacher. Thanks to Colleen S for this.
funkychika3

Honor as Power: The Practical Keys to Antiracist Teaching - 0 views

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      As teachers how can we honor all of our student regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, or gender to make them feel empowered in the classroom?
  • the strongholds of racism that are embedded into school systems as tradition or practices that have been the bedrock of schooling for as long as any of us can remember.
  • A truly antiracist learning environment empowers all learners to make decisions about their learning and leading in a welcoming and safe environment.
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  • Recognize the power structure that exists—both past and present. Acknowledge the purposeful intent and actions of abolishing the limitations of the power structure at hand. Reflect the code of honor by empowering each member of the learning community daily in the structures, supports, and choices available. Make an effort to invite members of the learning community into positions of authority, power, and decision making—even if that means taking yourself out of power to do so. Create opportunities for members of the learning community to make powerful decisions that govern their best possible outcomes.
nikkilh

Public Law 94-142 - LAWS.com - 0 views

  • Public law 94-142 is the Individuals with disabilities education Act. This piece of legislations is a United States federal law that is responsible for governing how states and various public agencies provide early intervention, special education and other related services to children with disabilities.
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      PL 94-142 mini definition
  • What are the provisions of Public Law 94-142?
  • What role do parents play?
nikkilh

Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act | Beta.ADA.gov - 1 views

  • The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability just as other civil rights laws prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and religion
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      Important to remember what the ADA does for people with disabilities
  • A person with a disability is someone who: has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a history or record of such an impairment (such as cancer that is in remission), or is perceived by others as having such an impairment (such as a person who has scars from a severe burn).
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      good idea to have clarification who is "disabled" according to the ADA
  • ection of the ADA: Title I Applies to: employers that have 15 or more employees, including state/local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions. General requirement: Employers must provide people with disabilities an equal opportunit
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      knowing employees/employers rights with the ADA
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  • y to benefit from the employment-related opportunities available to others. This includes things like recruitment, hiring, promotions, training, pay, and social activities. The ADA includes specific requirements for employers to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to employment. Learn more about these requirements on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s guidance for employers. How to file a complaint: File a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
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