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Topic History of women in Minnesota

Academic Objective Learn the significance that women played in Minnesota in four time periods: before statehood, 1858-1900, 1900-1950, and 1950-2000.

Social Objective Practice presentation skills in front of a large group.

Positive Interdependence Role and group.

Individual Accountability Each group member has information for which they are accountable.

Procedure Four groups will be selected for the four time periods. In each group, one member will research womens impact on one of these aspects: agricultural, industrial, and social life. After researching it the groups will give a presentation to the whole class.

Created by: Horse group-Scot Stephenson, Lisa, Mark

Topic Holidays

Academic Objective Students will learn about holidays from around the world.

Social Objective

Positive Interdependence Roles and rotating group roles.

Individual Accountability Each group member has information for which they are accountable and will present it to the class.

Procedure Class brainstorms about holidays. Class goes to library to investigate.
Groups select holiday by drawing from hat. In each group, members will research various aspects like: days, costumes, food, and history.
Then the groups present their information to the class.

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Topic Waterways of Minnesota

Academic Objective Research a waterway that is part of Minnesota.

Social Objective

Positive Interdependence Goal - one group product, reward – group grade.

Individual Accountability Separation of materials

Procedure List of Minnesota waterways on board, each group signs up for one.
Group members research: vegetation and wildlife, trade and commerce, ecological makeup – erosion, environmental.
Group presents to class. Roles are typer, editor, presenter.

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Topic Presidential Politics – 4th grade

Academic Objective Gain an understanding of Presidential duties

Social Objective

Positive Interdependence Goal – poster display to present to class.

Individual Accountability Students have own responsibility for area of research: 1. Qualifications, 2. Job duties, 3. Personal information on current president or presidential candidates.

Procedure 3 students in group with above mentioned duties. Make poster display.

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Topic Economics – Class fund raiser for 6th grade

Academic Objective To understand economic principles necessary to successfully put on a bazare for the school to raise money for charity.

Social Objective Complex interaction between groups needed for success of event.

Positive Interdependence Goal – Reward – Planning

Individual Accountability Roles – pizza orderer, supply buyer, booth worker, cashier, publicity.

Procedure First whole class thinks about what type of booths are necessary for a successful, varied bazare, then groups sign up for what they want to do and delegate responsibilities within their group.

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Topic	History of women in Minnesota
Academic Objective	Learn the significance that women played in Minnesota in four time periods: before statehood, 1858-1900, 1900-1950, and 1950-2000.
Social Objective	Practice presentation skills in front of a large group.
Positive Interdependence	Role and group.
Individual Accountability	Each group member has information for which they are accountable.
Procedure	Four groups will be selected for the four time periods. In each group, one member will research womens impact on one of these aspects: agricultural, industrial, and social life. After researching it the groups will give a presentation to the whole class.
Created by:	Horse group-Scot Stephenson, Lisa, Mark

Topic	Holidays
Academic Objective	Students will learn about holidays from around the world.
Social Objective
Positive Interdependence	Roles and rotating group roles.
Individual Accountability	Each group member has information for which they are accountable and will present it to the class.
Procedure	Class brainstorms about holidays. Class goes to library to investigate. Groups select holiday by drawing from hat. In each group, members will research various aspects like: days, costumes, food, and history. Then the groups present their information to the class.
Created by:	?

Topic	Waterways of Minnesota
Academic Objective	Research a waterway that is part of Minnesota.
Social Objective
Positive Interdependence	Goal - one group product, reward – group grade.
Individual Accountability	Separation of materials
Procedure	List of Minnesota waterways on board, each group signs up for one. Group members research: vegetation and wildlife, trade and commerce, ecological makeup – erosion, environmental. Group presents to class. Roles are typer, editor, presenter.
Created by:	?

Topic	Presidential Politics – 4th grade
Academic Objective	Gain an understanding of Presidential duties
Social Objective
Positive Interdependence	Goal – poster display to present to class.
Individual Accountability	Students have own responsibility for area of research: 1. Qualifications, 2. Job duties, 3. Personal information on current president or presidential candidates.
Procedure	3 students in group with above mentioned duties. Make poster display.
Created by:	?

Topic	Economics – Class fund raiser for 6th grade
Academic Objective	To understand economic principles necessary to successfully put on a bazare for the school to raise money for charity.
Social Objective	Complex interaction between groups needed for success of event.
Positive Interdependence	Goal – Reward – Planning
Individual Accountability	Roles – pizza orderer, supply buyer, booth worker, cashier, publicity.
Procedure	First whole class thinks about what type of booths are necessary for a successful, varied bazare, then groups sign up for what they want to do and delegate responsibilities within their group.
Created by:	?