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SIRS Discover: Native American Biographies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in cooperative groups to select and evaluate appropriate magazine articles on Native Americans. They view the program SIRS Discoverer, complete activity sheets then perform oral presentations.
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Physics- global warming

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discuss the concept of global warming and view a multimedia clip on the global warming phenomenon. They statistically analyze mean temperature data and compare a given set of data. Data on atmospheric CO2 is done then they...
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Abracadabra /a/ /a/ /a/

For Teachers K - 1st
Students recognize the short vowel a in written and spoken language. Through matching activities, they discriminate the short vowel /a/ from other phonemes. Students associate the phoneme with its letter representation and identify the...
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Why do we call him Uncle Sam

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create an image of a common patriotic symbol. They then complete a research project on the symbol they chose. The teacher creates a rubric which is used as the grading process.
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Beach Sands of the World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine a variety of sand samples from throughout the world. On an index card, they write the characteristics of the sand and draw what the grains look like to use during the activity. Using a map, they practice plotting...
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Plate Tectonics: Recycling the Seafloor

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils classify earth's layers and plates using Ocean Seismicity data. In this plate tectonics lesson, students outline where the plate boundaries are on the world map. They then compare these predicted boundaries with USGS map of the...
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What Shape Is It?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars predict the shape of an unknown object by bouncing a ball on it. In this physics lesson, students relate this activity to how dolphins use echo-location to navigate. They analyze their lab result and discuss findings.
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Turbidy and Water

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use observation skills in assessing the water quality of water samples in this activity and learn that the tastes and preferences of others can be different.
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Understanding Civilizations through Art

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars research artwork, and create their own using their research as a model. They write a report on the importance of artwork in civilizations.
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Studying the Great Depression Through Novels

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders view pictures of life in a small town during the Great Depression in Illinois to gain an understanding of living conditions during the era. They read novels based on life of this era.
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"First Day of School - Make a Puzzle"

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a puzzle piece to be included in a class puzzle. They are given one puzzle piece, and they decorate it using symbols/drawings which are personal to them such as hobbies, interests, or self-portrait. The pieces are...
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the relationship between water and ice. In this physics lesson, students read the book Amazing Water and participate in an experiment where they freeze water into ice cubes. Students observe the changes in the water when...
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Secrets of Making Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the properties of different materials used to make paper money. They design their own bill and share it with the class. They also watch a video clip and read an article about making money and how it affects the economy.
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Gene Switches- A Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore genetic variation within a population. In this genetic adaptation lesson, students investigate the reasons contributing to genetic adaptation. Students collaborate and analyze DNA models. Multiple resources are provided.
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Vector Voyage!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use vector analysis to examine the concept of dead reckoning. They listen to a teacher-led lecture, complete a Vector Voyage Worksheet with the teacher, answer discussion questions, and use the Pythagorean Theorem for...
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The Path of Electrons

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students engage in an interactive "hot potato" demonstration to gain an appreciation for the flow of electrons through a circuit. They role play the different parts of a simple circuit and send small items representing electrons (paper...
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Animal Alphabet: Kindergarten Zoo

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the letter sounds and read the book, "A, My Name is Alice." They create a page for a class alphabet book or zoo animal display.
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Political Legends and Map Symbols

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify the legend and map symbols. In this map skills lesson, students use a world map to find various locations using a map key.
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Mineral Identification

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the environment by examining mineral characteristics.  In this mineral instructional activity, students perform scientific observations in groups in which they identify minerals found in everyday objects by using a...
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Sunspots

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine what a sunspot is and how it is produced.  In this sun lesson plan students locate and measure sunspots then view them through a camera.
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The Sun

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students draw diagram of sun and its layers, including photosphere, chromosphere, corona, convection and radiative zones, and core. Students then describe each layer in their own words, define sun spot cycle, and describe solar flares.
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A Model of the Sea-floor

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students create a paper model to illustrate sea-floor spreading.
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Wind Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What a wonderful way to explore wind power! Through this lesson plan, learners get a background in the history of wind power, create their own wind turbine, and the test their designs. This is a terrific way to tie scientific principles...
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Fortified Breakfast

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students reverse engineer a cereal. In this dietary lesson students identify the minerals that the human body needs to function. Students examine how foods are fortified by food engineers. Students find the amount of iron in a cereal by...