EARLY ELEMENTARY (K-2)

The Baseball Field

You would like to turn an empty lot into a baseball field that can be used by the community.  What are the issues involved and is this a good idea?

The Butterfly Garden

You are a gardener who is working with the school to build a butterfly garden.  How are you going to do this?

The Field Trip

You want to convince your teacher to take the class on a field trip to learn about local history.  Where will you go, and what do you need to consider?

Classroom Mascot

You are in charge of choosing a mascot that best represents your class.  What needs to be considered, and what is the best choice for the new mascot?

Outdoor Recess

You are a teacher whose class wants to extend recess time, but there are concerns about the extra exposure to the sun.  How can you protect students from this risk?

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Early Elementary Books

(includes all 5 grade band books)

Bigfoot

You are the mayor of a small town where there has been a rise of Bigfoot sightings in a nearby wooded region.  Can these rumors be true?

The School Day

You are a member of a school board that wants to improve classroom instruction by lengthening the school day.  Is this something you will support?

Print vs. Online Magazines

You are the owner of a magazine publishing company.  Should you publish your magazines online, or continue to print and deliver them to the doors of your customers?

The TV Lineup

You help run a major television network and must decide on the new lineup of TV shows for the upcoming season.  What shows will you choose to please your audience?

The Road Trip

You want to convince your parents to go on a cross-country road trip.  What is required to make the trip a successful one?

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Upper Elementary Books

Background Music

You are principal at a school that is considering playing background music while students work.  Is this a good idea, and what are the issues involved?

The Penny Debate

You are an economic advisor who has been asked to decide on the future of the penny.  Do we need the one-cent coin, or is it time to get rid of it?

The Football Program

You are a school board member in a district that is considering the option of eliminating high school football.  What is the correct course of action?

The Next Big Thing

You are an investor who is willing to devote time, energy, and money to the “Next Big Thing.”  What is that innovation going to be?

GMOs

You are the head of an organization that supports local farmers, and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are a major concern.  What should be your group’s position on this issue?

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Middle / Secondary