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The World On a String

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners connect a string to one another where they each represent a country and share problems of their imports and exports. In this imports and exports lesson plan, students pull on strings and the learners that feel the tug realize...
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Poetry And Me

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create visual poems using crayons, making a connection to an important aspect or event in their lives.
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Sam Cooke - Lesson 1

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify the impact of the social injustices and Civil Rights movement on Cooke's life and career. They create lyrics to a familiar song that express a personal struggle or concern.
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Asthma Survey

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Learners collect survey data on the prevalence of asthma in a community. They summarize and display the survey data in ways that show meaning.
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More Rocket Science

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars observe two rocket science experiments, and create a graph to demonstrate the results. They draw a picture and write an explanation of the results of the experiments.
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Do the Elephants Need Sunscreen? A Study of the Weather Patterns in Etosha

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners analyze the weather patterns in Namibia. They create a graph of the yearly temperatures and use the internet to gather information. They discuss how the weather goes in cycles in the area.
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Balloon Rockets

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, after reviewing and analyzing Newton's third law of motion, make balloon rockets and experiment with a variety of models. After the experiment, they chart the results and form conclusions. In addition, they compare/contrast...
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Tides & Lunar Cycles

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students demonstrate how the moon affects the tides, a neap tide, and spring tides by using their bodies as models. After students observe the model they created, they draw and label the diagram on a provided worksheet. They then log...
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Role Playing A Neuronal Transmission

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students roleplay to review nerve communication and the parts of the neuron. Each student represents a different part of a neuron and as parts become polarized and depolarized they act it out. A surprise occurs at the synaptic knob as...
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Temperature in a Cultural Context

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the effects of temperature on Native American lifestyle and culture. In small groups they conduct research on cultural practices showing a connection to the climate and create a poster displaying their...
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SUPER PEOPLE

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the talents and interests that have helped people to "make the world better." They begin by reading a story about 5 individuals who have "made a difference." This webquest extends this exploration by guiding the...
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Open-Faced Tacos

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice safe handling procedures in a lab experience by handling ground beef properly in the preparation of a recipe. They prepare and assemble Open Faced Tacos. Afterward, they eat their prepared meal and complete several...
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Watch Germs Spread

For Teachers K
Students demonstrate how germs spread from one person to another. They hide a small quantity of flour or cornstarch in their hand and then pretend to sneeze or cough into the hand. they shake hands with a child sitting nearby. They...
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative lesson, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets. They will design a...
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Stuffed Animals Measuring

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students measure stuffed animals with various materials such as dog biscuits, paper clips, and yarn. In this measurement lesson, students measure the stuffed animals, and understand the concept of long and short and big and little.
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Temperature High and Lows

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners gather high and low temperature readings through email. For this temperature graphing lesson, students use a spreadsheet to input data for a graph. learners interpret the graphs to compare and contrast the data from different...
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What is a Tangram?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify a tangram. In this geometry activity, students read Grandfather Tang's Story and retell each story using the tangrams on a flannel board. Students use tangrams to complete an included worksheet.
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Nonstandard Measurement

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students find a partner with the same finger, arm and foot span as they have.  In this nonstandard measurement activity, students compare the length of their index finger, arm and feet.  Students who don't match anyone find the closest...
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Archeology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate archaeological discoveries. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students research specific archaeological finds and prepare oral presentations to share their findings with their classmates.
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Elements of Physics: Energy And Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the difference between potential and kinetic energy.  In this energy instructional activity students view a video and apply these energies to real world situations. 
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Heart Rate

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners move through a variety of locomotor skills at different paces to see how they affect their heart rate. In this health, human body, and physical activity lesson plan, students measure their heart rate and discuss health. A...
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Connecticut Wildlife: Biodiversity and Conservation Status of Our Vertebrate Populations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the different types of vertebrates found in their area. In this environmental science lesson, students perform a case study on the Common Raven. They analyze data collected from research and create charts and graphs.
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Snowman Lesson Plans

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Snow and snowmen lesson plans can be studied no matter where you reside.
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Moving In Unison

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice moving in general space successfully (i.e., not bumping into each other and moving to empty space). Teachers may add many different locomotor movements, or increase participants for an extra challenge.

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