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| Malden Mills IIThe world of business often creates a hostile relationship between worker and employer. One company which seeks to overcome such conflict is Malden Mills of Lawrence, Massachusetts.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| It's About TimingThe importance of timing in some ways has been forgotten. Yet, without the right timing, many products may go unsold.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 Financial Literacy |
| Miranda CaseIn 1966 John Flynn, a public defender from Arizona, argued before the U.S. Supreme Court that his client was not given a clear description of his legal rights. The case was an important milestone in American justice.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Pericles and Greek Democracy IIn the relatively short history of human civilization, democracy has only rarely emerged as a way of doing public business. In ancient Greece, democracy matured by means of the politics of rhetoric through the efforts of a group of aristocrats.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Election of 1980 IIIn the presidential election of 1980, incumbent President Jimmy Carter attempted to fend off the attacks of his Republican challenger Ronald Reagan. Reagan's victory is considered by many to be a turning point in American political life.Grades 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Leadership: Brian Lamb and C-SPANSome of the most effective leadership is hidden. Consider the influence of one of the most "invisible" visible men in early 21st century America: the founder of C-SPAN, Brian Lamb.Grades 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Roles in the CourtThere is this idea that yes, England is far off. To some degree, Williamsburg is far off, but the people who serve in the local community are the connection with those far off governments. And the people who are appointed to serve on the court are from that community.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Revolution and the CourtsEven as the Revolution gathered in strength, the basic court system changed very little. Although the Declaration of Independence sought to liberate the states from Britain, Jefferson wanted to continue the basic rule of English law.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| Court DaysMonthly Court sessions, known as “Court Day,” became woven into the fabric of society as a primary meeting place in the county. Court Day was a time to conduct business, vote or seek entertainment.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
| County CourtsWhen the population in Virginia began to rise in the late 1620's and into the early 1630's, the volume of litigation is what ultimately lead to the movement to create the county courts as the ultimate institution of local governance.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 | 9-12 History-Social Science |
