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Le Tour de France

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore French geography, history and culture. They imagine that they are a tour company that is trying to promote the trip to prospective customers. In addition, they make travel arrangements in French, practice computer...
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Greek Gods Who Are They?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research a Greek God with a partner and prepare a presentation for the class. They use the computer and Internet, as a motivator for a Social Studies unit and explore the mythology, legends, values and beliefs of a people.
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The Science Behind Glow-in-the-Dark Toys

For Students 6th - 9th
In this glow-in-the-dark worksheet, learners read about substances that phosphor and their characteristics. Students also read about photo luminescence and glow-in-the-dark toys. They answer 6 questions about the light emitted by...
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Outdoor Photography with Digital Cameras

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars become familiar with perspective, composition and framing of pictures. In this photographing nature lesson plan, students photograph and then describe their pictures in a paragraph. Young scholars build pictures to tell a...
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Past School Practices

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students research the history of a school system. In this school system lesson, students list the grade levels and subjects taught in their school and interview their teachers and administrators. Students collect past photographs of...
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The Cleverest Thief

For Teachers K
Students practice their reading comprehension while listening to a classic folktale from India.  In this cultural storytelling activity, students read the book The Cleverest Thief and complete word identification worksheets based on the...
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Growing Gold

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore a folktale from India. In this folktale lesson, 1st graders read the tale, Growing Gold and discuss facts about India. Students construct the national flag of India from construction paper. Students also participate...
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Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Australian folktales. In this folktales lesson, 2nd graders gain knowledge about Australia and it's animals by reading books and discussion. Students find the adjectives in the book and write what they describe....
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Basic Oscilloscope Operation

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this electrical worksheet, students answer a series of 25 questions about the use and understanding of an oscilloscope used by electrical technicians. This worksheet is printable and the answers are revealed on-line.
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The Many Uses of Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars list all the ways humans use trees and tree by products. In this lesson students watch a video, discuss the impact trees have on humans, and research common products made from trees. The young scholars use their findings...
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Rocks

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine and classify various types of rocks.  In this rock identification instructional activity, students complete a KWL chart about rocks and then read Let's Go Rock Collecting.  Students go on a walk to collect rocks and then...
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Ecology Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Who doesn't love a scavenger hunt? Have your class complete a scavenger hunt to become familiar with ecology in this engaging lesson that has them organize their items on a paper bag to illustrate information. Furthermore, learners will...
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Absolutely and Relatively: The Puerto Rico Quarter Reverse

For Teachers 5th - 8th
How much does your class know about Puerto RIco? How much can they learn from the back of a 2009 quarter? Use the coin, part of a series of quarters that depict US territories, to teach learners about the geography, culture, and history...
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U.S. Geography: The West

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore the national parks of the American West. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "U.S. Geography: The West," and examine print and Internet sources about the national parks found there. Students feature their...
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Breaking News English: Mobile Phone Technology

For Students 5th - 10th
In this mobile phone technology worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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TI Math, Games

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems using technology. In this algebra lesson, students apply flow diagrams and computer codes to solve problems. They use the TI to view the graphs.
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Character Building from Inside Out

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students relate the facial muscle location with a person's expressions. In this visual arts lesson, students write a fictional story about a character. They use digital cameras and computer softwares to create an animation film about it.
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Lemonade Business

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders use all features of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Power Point to create charts and graphs. They use charts and graphs to make a Power Point Presentation.
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Counting on the Havoc of Hurricanes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define and classify all the different ways in which numbers are used in forecasting and coping with the effects of a hurricane. They conduct research to compare and contrast these numbers as they apply to Hurricane Floyd and
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Internet Filter Infiltration

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the effects of Internet filters in schools. They work in small groups to survey different types of people in the school community about their views on school Internet filters and draft an Internet policy based on their...
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CIVICS/CURRENT EVENTS

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students choose to either make an exhibit of posters of pictures about Darfur, or write a letter to the local newspaper regarding Darfur, or plan a concert, party, or bake sale to raise money for refugees. They write a poem defining...
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From Basketball Court to Supreme Court

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss scenarios about unfairness and retaliation in school sports. They read about a recent Supreme Court ruling about Title IX, and research, conduct polls and write articles about public opinions on gender issues in sports.
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Comparing and Contrasting Heroes

For Teachers K - 12th
Students identify the characteristics that make someone a hero. They also examine the values of all heroes.
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Geography: Water, Water Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners discuss flooding and its causes. They view a Powerpoint presentation about floods and prevention methods. After creating a model with clay and pans, they investigate river behavior in various terrains with different amounts of...