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Regarding Current Events: We recognize that our democracy is under incredible stress today, and that the majority of Americans think  Congress is a broken institution.  With the release of this product, we hope that teachers can show students how the Legislative Branch is supposed to function.  With this inquiry based learning, students will also be better equipped to consider what reforms might improve and enhance this part of our government.  We have spent decades working on our Simulation of

Spreadsheets are perhaps the simplest form of a database and are excellent tools for introducing students to using technology for analysis.  This lesson plan provides an introduction to using databases with a very simple spreadsheet that provides data about homes sold in a given area. Students will learn about filtering, sorting, and other spreadsheet commands. Subject Areas: AnyMaterials Required: Virtual classroom or other screen sharing tool, or a large screen display with a computer.Time

Spreadsheets are perhaps the simplest form of a database and are excellent tools for introducing students to using technology for analysis.  This lesson plan provides an introduction to using databases for a research project about “idea creators” from history; famous artists, scientists, politicians, etc. While doing research about these individuals, students will learn about filtering, sorting, and other spreadsheet commands. Subject Areas: Any really, but ideal for History and Social Studies.M

Recently updated!Spreadsheets are perhaps the simplest form of a database and are excellent tools for introducing students to using technology for analysis.  This lesson plan centers around analysis of the current House of Representatives. How representative of the average American is it?What traits are common?What does this tell us about what it takes to be a Member of the House of Representatives?This teaching guide and lesson plan provides you with the resources to do a deep dive about the Ho