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AP: Chapter 24: The Origin of Species
AP biology buffs define vocabulary terms and answer critical-thinking questions about evolutionary trends. They compare macroevolution to microevolution, differentiate ploidy possibilities, explain isolation barriers, and more....
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Science Jeopardy
Wow! Review an entire semester of biology curriculum playing this Science Jeopardy game! The variety of topics is extremely broad, so you will need to review each question to find if they all apply to your course. As you find material...
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Turning Parks into Islands
Students discuss the effects of isolating areas in a park to make "islands" for nature. In this nature lesson plan, students role play park rangers who are developing a new section of the park. Students work in groups to plan a park,...
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The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka
Students, after reading and discussing, "The Metamorphosis," by Franz Kafka, explain the symbolism of Gregor's metamorphosis moving beyond a literal view of "he turned into a bug" into the idea that society/family/stress/environment led...
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Breathing New Life into Old Traditions
Learners investigate the role of ceremonies and other traditions of Native American cultures. They research various Native American nations and create posters that visually depict their research.
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Natural Selection and Evidence Worksheet
Matching and fill-in-the-blank exercises give biology whizzes a chance to practice vocabulary associated with evolution. Terms to be reviewed focus on evidence for evolution, natural selection concepts, and some genetics words. You could...
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Feeling Alone
Second graders listen to the story, The Whispering Cloth and discuss the message of the story. In this feeling alone lesson, 2nd graders make connections about what feeling alone means to them. Students define and interpret experiences...
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Antarctic Jukebox
In this environment activity, students read an excerpt about Antarctica, including the many challenges explorers face. Then they imagine that they are a sound recordist in Antarctica and record 3 CDs. Students look at the images given...
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DNA Isolation from Onion
Students apply measurement skills using the metric system. They explain the process of isolating DNA from other cell contents. They apply knowledge of cell structure to explain the process of isolating DNA.
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City Journal: Let's Break Up the Big Cities
This lengthy article offers many examples in its claim that smaller municipalities do a better job of governing and providing services than huge megacities.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 10-12) to pair with "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. After being forced to wear a scarlet "A" and live on the outskirts of the colonial Puritan settlement, Hester Prynne struggles to...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
Selected (9) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro. After decades of striving to be the perfect butler, Stevens embarks on a drive through postwar England that prompts him to reflect on...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas
In the mid-1800s, a French sailor is unjustly imprisoned for fourteen years. He escapes, finds a fortune, and seeks revenge on the those who put him in prison. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair with "The Count of Monte...
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Common Lit: "The Circuit: Stories From the Life of a Migrant Child" by F. Jimenez
A collection of autobiographical short stories about a boy whose family moves from America to Mexico where they become migrant workers. Selected (6) reading passages (grades 5-8) to pair with "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier
When Jerry Renault refuses to sell chocolate for the school's annual chocolate fundraising drive, the rest of the student body turns against him. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 9-11) to pair with "The Chocolate War" by Robert...
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Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
This book tells the story of Bryan Stevenson, a young lawyer who establishes a legal practice, and takes on the case of Walter McMillian who was wrongly convicted for murder. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with "Just...
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Common Lit: Themes: Loneliness & Isolation: What Does It Mean to Feel Alone?
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What does it mean to feel alone?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration...
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Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: Isolation
Students will examine how the theme of isolation is developed in chapters 8-17 of A Lesson Before Dying, as well as the song "I Am a Rock," "No Man is an Island," and an excerpt from Invisible Man. Students will also examine the internal...
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Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: Writing About the Theme
Draft a response that addresses the theme of isolation in A Lesson Before Dying and the secondary text?
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Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: Prepare to Write
Prepare to write by posing and answering questions about the theme of isolation in A Lesson Before Dying.
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Louisiana Doe: Curriculum Hub: Ela Guidebooks: A Lesson Before Dying: I Am a Rock
Build our knowledge of the musical group Simon and Garfunkel by reading the background information. This will help you prepare to read "I Am a Rock."
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Quizlet: Elements of Suspense: Flashcards
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 5 vocabulary words related to the elements of suspense.