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NSA Surveillance and the Politics of Whistleblowing
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NSA Surveillance and the Politics of Whistleblowing
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Edward Snowden's leak of classified information about the NSA's surveillance of American citizens has touched off a debate about the need for government secrecy versus the public's right to know. Two student readings and discussion questions probe the controversy.

Subject:
Political Science
Social Science
Sociology
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Reading
Provider:
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Provider Set:
Teachable Moment
Date Added:
06/21/2013
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Nelson Mandela: Showing by Example
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Nelson Mandela: Showing by Example
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This lesson focuses on the leadership qualities of Nelson Mandela, South African civil rights leader and the country's first democratically elected president.

Subject:
Arts and Humanities
History
World History
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Provider Set:
Teachable Moment
Author:
Marieke van Woerkom
Date Added:
12/05/2013
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Orientation to Energy and Sustainability Policy
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Orientation to Energy and Sustainability Policy
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EMSC 302 provides an orientation of the Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESP) degree program, preparing students for further study in the five program learning outcome areas: energy industry knowledge, global perspective, analytical skills, communication skills, and sustainability ethics. It also provides an introduction to the basic skills necessary to be successful in higher-ed online learning, including communication and library skills.

Subject:
Applied Science
Business and Communication
Communication
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Full Course
Provider:
Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences
Author:
Haley Sankey
Date Added:
10/07/2019
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Pepita Talks Twice
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Pepita Talks Twice
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Pepita stops speaking Spanish because she is tired of being the neighborhood translator. However, when a disaster nearly occurs, Pepita realizes that speaking two languages is best.

Subject:
Arts and Humanities
Languages
Literature
World Cultures
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Unit of Study
Provider:
Basal Alignment Project
Provider Set:
Newark District
Author:
Ofelia Dumas Lachtman
Date Added:
09/01/2013
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Protests Against the World Cup and the Olympics
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Protests Against the World Cup and the Olympics
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In three readings, students learn about protests surrounding upcoming World Cup and Olympic events; consider whether such events benefit the people of host countries; and learn about Russia's recent anti-gay legislation and the debate surrounding a possible boycott of the 2014 Winter Games.

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Provider Set:
Teachable Moment
Date Added:
09/27/2013
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Syria Today: Diplomatic vs. Military responses
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Syria Today: Diplomatic vs. Military responses
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Students learn more about the current conflict in Syria, and consider different points of view about how the U.S. should respond.

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Provider Set:
Teachable Moment
Date Added:
09/27/2013
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Syria Today: What It Means to Be Syrian
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Syria Today: What It Means to Be Syrian
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Students think about the idea of "home" and what it means to be a refugee, learn about the refugee crisis in Syria, and hear the voices of Syrian refugees.

Subject:
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Provider:
Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility
Provider Set:
Teachable Moment
Date Added:
09/27/2013
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