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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Right Stuff: Getting Personal

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this writing worksheet, students identify five things that they like about themselves. They write what their best friend would say they like the most and what makes them proud of who they are. Finally, students identify what they are...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Uses of "Can"- "May, Might, or Be Able To"

For Students 4th - 6th
In this uses of can worksheet, students insert the word "may" to show permission, the word "might" to show possibility, or the words "be able to" to show ability in each of 6 sentences. They follow the given example.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Rock, Paper, Scissors Probability!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn about probability through a LEGO MINDSTORMS NTX-based activity that simulates a game of "rock-paper-scissors." The LEGO robot mimics the outcome of random game scenarios in order to help students gain a better...
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Handout
Stanford University

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Modal Logic

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains modal logic by means of logical notation. Somewhat difficult for a non-specialist to appreciate. However, the introductory section does provide a general definition of "modal logic."
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Article
Boston University

Boston University: Belief Worlds and Epistemic Possibilities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Boston University argues that belief, and not only knowledge, can establish epistemic possibilities for an individual. Redescribes knowledge as an "ability to shift attention among our various belief worlds."
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Whether God Exists?

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpt of famous passage in Aquinas's "Summa Theologica" in which he presents his five proofs for God's existence. This influential primary text should be of historical interest to anyone studying philosophy of religion. Please note...