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Author:   Michael Hickman ,  Erin O′Donell Wigginton
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   Corwin Press Inc
Edition:   2nd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781412965798

ISBN 10:   1412965799
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   04 September 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Secondary
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of print, replaced by POD  
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Table of Contents

"Foreword by Tim Erickson Preface About the Authors Introduction 1. Geography: Time Zones, Maps, and Population Counts Activity 1: The IBA: Globe Trotting Activity 2: The IBA: Time Zones Activity 3: The IBA: Playoff Schedule Activity 4: The IBA: Satellite TV Activity 5: Maps of the United States and Canada Activity 6: Demographics: ""Population Shifts"" Activity 7: World Rankings Activity 8: US Population Clock Projections Activity 9: World Population Clock Projections 2. Politics: US Political Processes Activity 10: The President′s Cabinet Activity 11: Apportionment Activity 12: Apportionment: The Equal Proportions Method Activity 13: Gerrymandering a State Activity 14: Gerrymandering a County Activity 15: The Electoral College and the Election of 1824 Activity 16: ""Capitol"" Murder: How to Kill a Bill Activity 17: Coming to America 3. Economics: My Money, Our Money Activity 18: Interest(ing) Times Activity 19: The IRS and the Single Taxpayer Activity 20: The Power of Diversification Activity 21: Family Matters Activity 22: Social Security Retirement Benefits Activity 23: Watch Your Money Grow Activity 24: Watch Your Money Go! Activity 25: Mortgage Smorgasbord Activity 26: To Buy or Not to Buy Activity 27: Real and Personal Property Taxes 4. Cultures: Mystery From History Activity 28: Succession to the British Throne (Part 1) Activity 29: Succession to the British Throne (Part 2) Activity 30: Royal Surfing (Part 1) Activity 31: Royal Surfing (Part 2) Activity 32: Roman Numerals Activity 33: Mayan Math (Part 1) Activity 34: Mayan Math (Part 2) Activity 35: Search for the Zytar (Part 1) Activity 36: Search for the Zytar (Part 2) Activity 37: Search for the Zytar (Part 3) 5. History: Perspectives on Past Events Activity 38: The American Revolution Activity 39: The Election of 1824 Activity 40: The 1850′s Activity 41: The Roaring Twenties Activity 42: What′s in a Name? Activity 43: Five Great Presidents Activity 44: The Headright System Activity 45: US Population Growth 1790-1860 Index"

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Cooperative group learning is a powerful approach, and this book provides explicit ideas and guidelines. -- Stephanie van Hover, Associate Professor of Social Studies Education 20080321 These activities will foster participation and critical thinking in the classroom. -- R. Jon Frey, Director of Speech Activities 20080321

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