A Secret Route

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In this seminar you will learn about the Underground Railroad, a dangerous route that slaves took to escape to the north. After completing the activities, you will understand what the Underground Railroad was and how it is was used. You will explain the challenges that people faced while traveling on the Underground Railroad and use the complex reasoning skill of constructing support.Standards5.1.5.CDescribe the principles and ideals shaping local, state and national government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Problem Based Module: Human Trafficking

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In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there are no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Robert E. Lee

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In this seminar you will learn about the Confederate General Robert E. Lee, his role, and how it impacted the Battle of Gettysburg. You will create an informational presentation about his role and his leadership as you use past knowledge on the Battle of Gettysburg. You will apply knowledge from this seminar into the next seminar in order to compare leaders in the war.Standards5.2.U.BAnalyze strategies used to resolve conflicts in society and government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Bloody Battle

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In this seminar you will learn about the Battle of Gettysburg, a very bloody battle. You will use the habit of mind applying previous knowledge as you learn about the Civil War and apply it to this specific battle. You will get to choose whether you would like to read, watch, or explore the Battle of Gettysburg through a virtual tour. You will learn why this battle was such an important one and describe some of the events that took place in an informational project!Standards5.2.U.BAnalyze strategies used to resolve conflicts in society and government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

George Meade

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In this seminar, you will use what you already know about Robert E. Lee and compare it to what you will learn about George Meade. You will need to apply what you know about George Meade in order to describe his character traits. Additionally, you will persuade an army to choose George Meade or Robert E. Lee as a leader, comparing what you know about the two men.Standards5.2.U.BAnalyze strategies used to resolve conflicts in society and government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Problem Based Module: The GPS: Can We Trust It?

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In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there is no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all of the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or and articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Regions: What Holds Them Together?

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We live on the continent of North America and in the great country of the United States. The United States is split into five different regions. In this seminar you will learn about the five regions and their characteristics.Standards7.1.4.B Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Communicating About Continents

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In this seminar you will learn about the large land masses that cover planet Earth. We call these land masses continents. You will learn the names and locations of each continent. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to construct a map of the 7 continents.Standards7.1.4.B Describe and locate places and regions as defined by physical and human features.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Community Jobs and Responsibilities

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In this seminar you will learn about the jobs and responsibilities of community members. You will use the habit of mind remaining open to continuous learning to improve your own community.  Then you will create an advertisement to persuade your community members to become more involved!Standards5.2.4.A Identify individual rights and needs and the rights and needs of others in the classroom, school, and community.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Problem Based Module: Hero to the Homeless

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In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there are no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

What is a Community?

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In this seminar you will learn about different types of communities. During the activities, you will get to explore the pros and cons of each type of community. You will use this knowledge to compare and contrast the three types of communities. Then you will be in charge of choosing a community type to build a new school in and try to persuade your audience to agree with you!Standards5.2.4.A - Identify individual rights and needs and the rights and needs of others in the classroom, school, and community.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

You Have the Right to...

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In this seminar you will learn about some of the rights of a citizen in the United States. You will think about the rights that you have as a citizen and rank their importance according to your beliefs. You will have to use the “remaining open to continuous learning” habit of mind in this seminar. Additionally, you will get to create your own Classroom Bill of Rights!Standards5.2.4.A - Identify individual rights and needs and the rights and needs of others in the classroom, school, and community.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

State Government

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The United States Constitution states that all power not held by the federal government is reserved for the states. People interact more frequently with their state governments than with the federal government. In this seminar, you will learn about the three branches of state government. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to analyze how the three branches relate to one another. You will compare the differences and similarities of each branch and how they affect the daily life of a citizen in a state.Standards5.1.4 C - Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Local Government

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Local government is the government of people’s daily lives. It is your local government that you will interact with most throughout your daily life. In this seminar, you will learn about the role of local government in a community. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to discuss how local government and community members work together. You will be able to compare the structure of local government as a whole to the structure of the government in your community.Standards5.1.4 C - Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Three Branches of Government

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Our founding fathers were worried about the possibility of tyranny coming to the United States of America. For this reason, they set up a system of government where power could be evenly distributed among three branches: the Legislative Branch, the Executive Branch, and the Judicial Branch. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to compare the three branches of government and explain how each branch depends on the other to provide governance to the United States.Standards5.3.4 A - Identify the roles of the three branches of government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Problem Based Module: Checks and Balances

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In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there is no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all of the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or and articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Our First President

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George Washington was the first President of the United States of America. He is often referred to as the “Father of Our Country”. In this seminar you will learn about his life and what led to him becoming president. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to construct support for choosing George Washington as our first President and explain what events in his life made him a leader.Standards5.1.4 D Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents: Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Pennsylvania Constitution5.1.4 C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

Problem Based Module: Consent of the Governed: Voting in North Korea

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In this project, you will explore a real-world problem, and then work through a series of steps to analyze that problem, research ways the problem could be solved, then propose a possible solution to that problem. Often, there are no specific right or wrong solutions, but sometimes one particular solution may be better than others. The key is making sure you fully understand the problem, have researched some possible solutions, and have proposed the solution that you can support with information / evidence.Begin by reading the problem statement in Step 1. Take the time to review all the information provided in the statement, including exploring the websites, videos and / or articles that are linked. Then work on steps 2 through 8 to complete this problem-based learning experience.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

The Boston Tea Party

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On July 4, 1776, our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence to relieve our country of British rule. The colonists were tired of being bossed around by King George. In this seminar you will learn about one of the ways the colonists rebelled against the high taxes from Great Britain--the Boston Tea Party. By the end of this seminar, you will be able to construct support for the Boston Tea Party as a necessary risk taken by the colonists on the road to freedom.Standards5.1.4 D Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents: Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Pennsylvania Constitution

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains

The Declaration of Independence

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King George III was not a fair king to those living in the colonies. After the Boston Tea Party, things continued to decline. Eventually, the colonists banded together and wrote the Declaration of Independence. In this seminar you will learn how it was written and who the key players in the writing of the Declaration were. By the end of this seminar you will be able to construct support for why the Declaration of Independence was written and how why this was a responsible risk taken by the founding fathers.Standards5.1.4 D Identify key ideas about government found in significant documents: Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, Bill of Rights, Pennsylvania Constitution5.1.4 C Explain the principles and ideals shaping local and state government.

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Authors: Bonnie Waltz, Deanna Mayers, Tracy Rains