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Site: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lesson/2002026tuesday.html

Title: Risky Business

Subject Matter: Science, Math and Sociology

Grade Level: 6th - 12th adaptable

Summary: This lesson asks students to speculate on the connection between R-rated movies and tobacco and alcohol use among teenagers. Students create their own surveys and analyze and present the results. Extension activities are included. 

Evaluation: The estimated time of completion seems to be far too low. Their suggested time of 45 - 60 minutes does not allow time for all the activities included. I would allow at least a week if not two. 

		Minimal Evidence	Present	Excels
1	Teachers as facilitator
2	Student centered
3	Students construct understanding
4	Allows for different levels of learning
5	Support multiple learning styles
6	Active learning
7	Clear objectives
8	Integrates technology
9	Allows for collaboration
10	Allow for exploration
11	Higher level thing skills
12	Standard addressed