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61. iCivics: Media Influence-Propaganda

Activity Description

Propaganda
Source: Propaganda: What's the Message? Lesson Plan (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

This is a very interactive site that allows for group work (if you have a computer and projector or an interactive whiteboard) or individual work by a student. Students will learn about individual rights, court decisions, presidential responsibilities, how to become a citizen, separation of powers, the Constitution and Bill of Rights, The Judicial Branch, Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Money Management, and Media and Influence.

For this lesson we will focus on Media and Influence: Propaganda, but if another topic meets your needs, feel free to explore and find another lesson.

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Program Areas

ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

Low, Intermediate, High, All Levels
62. iCivics: The Electoral Process

Activity Description

The Electoral Process
Source: Electoral Process Lesson Plan (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students learn the difference between the popular vote and the Electoral College, analyze the differences between the presidential and congressional elections, compare the various nomination processes, and learn about party conventions. This is a complete lesson with worksheets and PowerPoint presentations provided. This activity concludes with the game "Win the White House", in which students make their own decisions on issues, fundraising, and public appearances. This game can be played at various levels.

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Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

Intermediate, High
63. IXL: Math Practice - Quadratic Formulas

Activity Description

Quadratic Equations
Source: IXL Quadratic Formulas Activity page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

In this activity, students solve twenty quadratic equations online using the quadratic formula. Incorrect answers are provided with Review, Remember, and Solve which take the student step-by-step to find the correct solution.

This site includes math exercises that can be done, corrected, and reviewed online. It is divided by grades, and you can choose the state standards. The free version only allows the student to answer 20 questions each day.

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation

Levels

High
64. IXL: Math Practice - Scientific Notation

Activity Description

 

Scientific Notation
Source: IXL Scientific Notation Activity page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])

This activity gives students the needed practice to reinforce classroom instruction on Scientific Notation. Students are asked to convert from standard form to scientific notation. Students who answer incorrectly are given an explanation of the correct solution and an opportunity to try again.

This site requires a paid membership; however, you are permitted free access to 20 questions per day. IXL provides differential instruction and tracks student progress with the paid subscription. The questions will automatically increase in difficulty as the student improves.

The cost is not exorbitant, but at the present time, it is $299 per year and up for your class.

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

Intermediate, High
65. IXL: Math Practice - Slopes of Lines

Activity Description

Slope of a Line
Source: Slope of a Line practice page (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

This activity gives students the needed practice to reinforce classroom instruction on Slope. Students are asked to find the slope given a line on the Coordinate Plane, two points on a line, and a linear equation. Students who answer incorrectly are given an explanation of the correct solution and an opportunity to try again.

Geometry
Source: Geometry Lessons Available (License: Protected by Copyright (c) [i.e. screenshot])
 

 

This site requires a paid membership; however, you are permitted free access to 20 questions per day. IXL provides differentiated instruction and tracks student progress with a paid subscription. The questions will automatically increase in difficulty as the student improves.

Program Areas

ASE: High School Equivalency Preparation, ABE: Adult Basic Education, ASE: High School Diploma

Levels

Intermediate, High
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