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Africa - Grade 7

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Amazon Research

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Genetic Disorders

Debate Research

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Civil War Resources

Photography Emulation Project

Washington, D.C. Virtual Field Trip

Poetry Online

Science Fair Research

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Grade 7 Social Studies Country Research

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Group Decision Making & Goal Setting





Purpose: To collaborate on a decision to improve the school day, develop an action plan for the decision your group chose, develop a written proposal and then present the idea to the administration.


Useful Links for this project:




Infotrac: This database includes journal articles with studies to help strengthen your proposal.



Facts on File: These databases, especially Issues and Controversies and Health Reference Center, may help in your research.




Breakfast in Schools

USDA Food and Nutrition Service Page: This page gives information and statistics about school breakfast programs as well as links to information on healthy eating.



Healthier School Lunches

Article on Healthy Lunches

School Salad Bars

Salad Bars in Schools



School Lunch Report



Longer School Days

Longer School Days: Article from Scholastic about the benefits of longer school days.



School Climate

School Climate Research

Alliance for the Study of School Climate



Vending Machines in Schools

Obama wants school vending machine changes

School Vending Machines Dispensing Junk

Vending Machines in Schools

Carrot-Only Vending Machines



iPods in Schools

NY Times article on ipods in schools

Pros and Cons of iPods in Schools

iPods in the Classroom

Boston Globe article



Sports in High Schools

Pros and Cons of Sports in High Schools

Benefit of Youth Sports

Benefits of Sports Participation



Recess in High School

Educator Promotes School Recess

High School Recess



Prepaid Lunch Card System

Cashless Lunch Lines



Adding Electives to High School Schedules

New York Times article

Adding Social Studies Electives Survey

Adding Electives Article

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