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Tree Friends
Students are introduced to tree structure and use. They identify their special tree using all senses except sight. Students identify six different internal parts within a cross section of tree trunk (bark, phloem, xylem, cambium,...
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Algebra
Students learn that speed is a function of time and distance, a quadratic equation can be used to figure out the path of fireworks, a photographer can use Algebra to figure out how many rolls he can afford if he needs twice as much of...
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Chiune Sugihara, Living by Gandhian Principles
Seventh graders read about Chiune Sugihara and analyze the moral situations he faced. In this morality lesson, 7th graders read chapters from A Special Fate, Chiune Sugihara: Hero of the Holocaust and analyze his moral decisions in the...
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Resources and Recipes for Independent Living
Students discover how to prepare low-cost, nutritional meals. In this personal health lesson plan, students analyze nutritional standards, plan a nutritional meal, budget for the meal, and share their findings with their classmates.
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Phosphate Testing Contract
Students examine how to prepare an experimental procedure. In this scientific method lesson students conduct an investigation on phosphate.
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Exploring the Circulatory System: Getting to the Heart of It All
Seventh graders study how the heart functions and its parts. For this circulatory system lesson students learn how to take their pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
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How Does the Moon Affect Tidal Range?
Eighth graders study the phases of the moon. In this tides lesson students use the Internet to retrieve information.
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Nuclear Chemistry: How Does It Affect Me?
Eleventh graders study the different areas of nuclear chemistry. In this energy and critical thinking instructional activity students study radiation, nuclear energy and weapons then divide into groups and create a poster.
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Bill of Rights and Lawmaking
Ninth graders consider how the Bill of Rights impacts the lawmaking process in the United States. In this Bill of Rights lesson, 9th graders discuss the amendments and their limitations. Students research the role of the Legislative...
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Discovering the Regions of France
Students explore the regions of France. In this cultural studies lesson plan, students research the geographic and cultural regions of France. Students prepare PowerPoint presentations to share their findings with their classmates.
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Europe Project: Let’s Take a Trip
Seventh graders travel to Europe. In this research skills lesson, 7th graders plan trips to Europe that include details about the places they will visit, how much the trip will cost, and the cultural experiences they think they will...
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Building Literacy Through Character
Second graders connect reading to writing by making predictions, completing text to world connections, solving problems, and more. In this reading and writing lesson plan, 2nd graders draw conclusions after reading and write them down.
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Counting and Math Concepts
Students practice counting to the number three. In this number sense instructional activity, students practice counting to the number three by using various objects. Students arrange and count the objects.
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Delve Into Diseases
Fifth graders research diseases that affect people all around the world and write about their research. In this diseases lesson plan, 5th graders answer questions about vaccines, facts, differences in diseases, and more.
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Fun With Addition
Students name numbers to 30, use the number keys on the computer, use manipulatives to add, and add numbers in any order. In this addition lesson plan, students learn the language of sum, equals, and a plus sign.
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Kindergarten Tries to Save the Snowman!
Students look at the properties of snow. In this snow lesson, students discuss what they know about snow and what makes snow melt. They come up with ideas to slow the melting process of snow.
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Lewis and Clark and the Cottonwoods
Third graders pretend they are museum planners and have to display facts about Lewis and Clarks' Expedition. In this Lewis and Clark lesson plan, 3rd graders research the expedition and display their findings.
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Roles and Lifestyles of Various Native American Tribes
Second graders complete projects related to a Native American tribe's home. In this Native American lesson, 2nd graders look at the different lifestyles and homes of the Native Americans. They create a model, journal, or scrapbook.
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The Study of the Main Tribal Nations of North Dakota
Fourth graders compare the tribal nations of North Dakota. For this tribal life lesson, 4th graders explore the many different tribes native to North Dakota. By the end of their study, students should be able to explain how the tribal...
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Weather Awareness
Second graders investigate weather. In this weather lesson, 2nd graders discover how to read a temperature gauge, keep track of the weather, and find out how the weather affects their day. They work individually and in partners to make...
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Tomb Guardians
Students practice using compasses to find cardinal directions in this cross-curricular lesson plan about the Chinese art of tomb sculptures. The lesson plan also includes a creative lesson plan extension.
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Getting Graphs: Researching Genealogy-A Piece of Pie
Third graders research their genealogy. In this math lesson, 3rd graders collect data and create graphs and charts. A presentation of their findings is given.
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Give Me A "B"!
Students examine the North Dakota state quarter. They review the letter "b" and discuss "bison" and "the Badlands". In pairs, they identify items in paper bags that also start with a "b".
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Agriculture, Weather, Economy and Indiana
Fourth graders, in groups, investigate the role of weather in Indiana's farming economy. They make a prediction as to weather and its effect on the economy of Indiana. They present their data using a media presentation of data...