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Champions Of The Land

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers write an abstract of a book concerning conservation. In this environmental activism activity, students explore books such as Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.  High schoolers choose a book about conservation from a...
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Leapin' Landmarks: Locating 10 Man-made Landmarks Around the World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.
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Linking Real World Data to the Classroom

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze data representing real life scenarios.In this algebra instructional activity, students collect, plot and analyze data using a graph. They use different methods to represent and present their data.
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Where in the World Clues

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners demonstrate ability to access information and classify that information as broad or specific. They create a game to share with other students.
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The Impact of the Dust Bowl as Shown Through Photography

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine and discuss photographs and paintings of the Dust Bowl era. They write a journal entry describing what it would be like if they stepped into one of the photographs, and create a Powerpoint presentation on the Dust...
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Good Schools For Everyone

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students work in groups in order to brainstorm the type of criteria needed to assess the quality of a secondary school. They use several case studies to establish the context for coming up with ideas. Then students conduct research into...
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The Timeline of a Lifetime

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a timeline which includes four important events from their own life, two national events and two world events. They write an essay highlighting the four events included on the timeline.
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How Old Is Old?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore longevity in the United States and the impact of one living longer. Statistics are used to identify life expectancy of an individual from his or her birth. Gender differences are investigated.
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The Floating World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore through art and literature the social mores and ideals of beauty during the Edo period (1615-1868) in Japan. This lesson includes resource links and possible lesson enrichments.
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Technology Integration Lesson Plan - Comparison of Texas Counties

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify physical and human characteristics used to describe a desirable place to live. They research and create a table comparing 5 Texas counties according to specific characteristics. Students evaluate the data and choose the...
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Character in Leadership

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders inquire and research using secondary and primary resources.  In this leadership traits unit, 5th graders investigate information about Harry S. Truman and present on his early life and leadership abilities....
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Strong Vibes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider how the tension of a rubber band relates to the stress build-up in earthquakes. They conduct research and write fictional television coverage about a Pacific Northwest town that is hit by an earthquake.
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How Much Is There To Eat?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders compare the relationship of food production and population in India with the southern regions of the United States.
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Exploring the Bill of Rights

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine, discuss, and research the Bill of Rights. They, in groups, develop a presentation about their amendment for the class.
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Encyclopedia Expertise

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, practice using the encyclopedia as a reference tool. They research animals today using the encyclopedia. Their job be to find three or more strange but true facts about the animal listed on their card.
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Let Me Be Your Guide - A Guided Tour of the Dictionary

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in teams, compete arranging vocabulary words into alphabetical order. They complete different worksheet activities to practice locating designated words in a dictionary.
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OLYMPIC SHADOW BOXES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students acquaint themselves with little-used library resources/reference materials and create shadow boxes to be displayed in the Media Center based on the research they've done regarding the Winter Olympics.
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The Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World: Where Did It All Start?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students trace the origin and history of a nonprofit organization to help them explain the importance of philanthropy.
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A Civic Duty to Protest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the concept of religious freedom by evaluating Hong Kong's security laws. In pairs students investigate the levels of religous freedom allowed in various countries around the world and present this information to the class.
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Sunrise/Sunset

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students apply data from a weather-related website to predict patterns in the sunrise and sunset.
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What's the Difference?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast living conditions in a different country and the United States. They use the internet to gather their information. They finally read letters from volunteers to the Peace Corps.
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Tulips: Predicting the Arrival of Spring

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use the blooming of tulips as a tool to measure spring's journey north. They predict when tulips bloom at 13 selected Journey North gardens in various geographic regions.
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Economics Using SimCity 2000

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders build a city and balance a budget for the population.
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Counties of Michigan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete an atlas worksheet to become familiar with the types of information found in an atlas.

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