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Balloon Staging

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils discover how rockets can reach a higher altitude by using staging. They use balloons to demonstrate this concept and then practice with rockets. They discuss the results to end the activity.
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Animal Parade

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students begin the activity by coloring animals on the beginning and end pages. They are to put the other pages in order based on the animals place in the parade.
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Ordering News Reports Lesson 5

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a news program with several reports. They examine the newsorthiness of the reports. They include different types of reports in their news program. They consider how the different reports appeal to audiences.
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Interview Folder - For the Teacher

For Students 8th - 9th
In this interview folder for the teacher instructional activity, teachers utilize the checklist to prepare students for conducting interviews and recording the information they capture.
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WWII Economics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers simulate a classroom rationing program resembling an environment similar to the coupon/stamp rations conducted during WWII. The simulation last 3 days resulting in an observable outcome in relationship to the coupon...
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Wind Tunnels

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students build a simple wind tunnel and test out 2 glider wing shapes at different angles of attack. They record their observations and results just as engineers do. There also is a "virtual wind tunnel" they can try to test aerodynamic...
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Undokai - Japanese Games

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students are introduced to several traditional Japanese sports and games. Students organize an 'Undokai' - a sports day in which they compete in teams.
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Self Portrait, What Nerve!

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students conduct an experiment to determine the distance between touch receptor fields in parts of the right-hand side of the body. They enter data into the data table.
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Scrumptious Subs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students distinguish between and convey needed items when speaking to get a desired result.
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Flying the Friendly Skies

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate aerodynamics by comparing and contrasting the flight of two gliders. They make prediction and observation charts and test a variety of hypotheses using paper gliders.
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Who's the Father?

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze gels to determine parentage in this lesson about scientific evidence, investigation, and DNA concepts. The lesson includes a pre-activity worksheet, a final individual assessment, and student handouts for in-class...
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Puzzle Quilts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers watch a demonstration on how to create a puzzle quilt. Using different fabric combinations, they use each block design twice to create the illusion that each block is unique. They are to determine which blocks are the...
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Structures Of Life

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate the basic conceptual structures of plants, with the focus being the parts that contain seeds. They comprehend that organisms that have fruit for the holding of seeds for replication of the species. The students work...
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Computer Aided Cubism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a study of the artistic style of cubism with the integration of technology to aid them create a unique work of art. They are shown the works of Picasso and Braque in order to serve as examples to create a context.
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The Games Divided

For Students 5th - 6th
In these Olympic history worksheets, students read about the ancient Olympic games and the modern games. Students complete a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the past and present Olympic games.
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Waldseemuller's Map: World 1507

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze various maps.  In this Geography lesson, 7th graders create a large map as a whole class.  Students write a letter to Mr. Waldseemuller. 
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TryEngineering

Try Engineering: Assembly Line

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The core of this lesson is about the power of mass production. Students will first assemble a product individually, then work in teams to design, build, test, and redesign an assembly line whose product must meet quality control...
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PBS

Pbs: Ford Installs First Moving Assembly Line

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the history of the assembly line discusses how the use of this tool was initiated by Henry Ford in his Automobile plant.
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California Digital Library

Calisphere: Assembly Line

For Students 9th - 10th
A broad selection of images featuring assembly lines can be found on this site by Calisphere. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs and image information.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Henry Ford: Father of the Modern Assembly Line

For Students 1st - 9th
A site that includes Henry Ford's biography. Learn about the inventor of the assembly line and founder of Ford Motor company.
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Website
PBS

People's Century: On the Line

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the assembly line and labor before World War II. Read two personal interviews from men who worked for Ford during this era. Includes teaching guide and links to additional resources.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Age of the Automobile

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Henry Ford's use of the assembly line to manufacture his automobiles led to many ramifications. Read about the spin-off industries created by the growth of the automobile industry, and see what impact the auto had on culture.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lean on Me We Depend on Each Other

For Teachers K - 1st
Check out this website to learn more about the economy, specialization, and the reasons assembly lines are used.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1890 1945: 1920s Consumption

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 1920s, assembly line production and easy credit made it possible for ordinary Americans to purchase many new consumer goods.

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