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The Toll of War — 6,655

The Toll of War curriculum guide may be used with The Post's special coverage of the U.S. Civil War. Suggested lessons, activities and resources focus on the battle at Gettysburg, women in combat, and music. Students are encouraged to study maps, annotate Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, research generals who fought at Gettysburg, and write a profile after conducting a family history.

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News As Art

The idea of recycling newspapers has been around for many years. After being read, newspapers have been used to clean windows, wrap presents and line bird cages. For more than 100 years, newspapers have been transformed into works of art. Activities in this Washington Post Newspaper In Education curriculum guide uses the sections of the newspaper to inspire projects and be the medium for the message.
If I Were a Member of the President's Cabinet

The members of the Cabinet advise the president.  President George Washington had only four Cabinet secretaries.  Today there are 15 Cabinet secretaries.  Activities in this guide introduce students to the Cabinet members' duties and the role of independent agencies.  Students follow the confirmation process and role-play being members of the president's Cabinet, confronting real issues.  With a focus on Canada and Mexico, students examine our relations with our closest neighbors, and the decisions and programs that cross and intertwine the lines of Cabinet responsibilities.

 
Finding Character and Ethics in Sports

Character, career and physical education intersect as students examine ethics in athletic action. Whether in practice or on the field and court, a playground pick-up or professional match, ethics is in play. In addition to reading about role models and discussing tarnished sports heroes, activities include the business ethics of including animals in the game plan. 
Weekend Section

Each Friday, WEEKEND models not only how the organization of information establishes a persuasive purpose but also how students can strive for clarity in their writing through a clear, logical structure of sentences. Additionally, WEEKEND can lead to a dynamic interaction between reader and text.