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USA Today Lesson: "Meth" Moves East

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore methamphetamine use. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Meth Moves East", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity based on the content of...
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Activating Students Through Storytelling

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders produce a podcast of a elements of a Chinese folk tale. In this Chinese folk tale and podcasting lesson, 4th graders watch as the teacher performs Peach Blossom Spring: A Chinese folk tale. They decide on who will stay in...
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Bluebirds Nest Box Log

For Students 5th - 8th
In this bluebirds nest learning exercise, students follow directions on how to make a blue bird nest and then answer the short answer questions about it. Students click on the links and answer the questions.
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Climate

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners study zoanthids. In this science and art lesson, students use line to create texture and how to use colors to create value. Learners share their beautiful mat zoanthids with the rest of the class.
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Split Character Studies in Crime and Punishment

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils identify characters who exhibit conflicting character traits.  In this Crime and Punishment lesson, students identify and discuss characters who have opposing character traits.  Pupils relate their character study to the theme of...
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Fertile Minds

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the cultural phenomenon of older mothers. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about reproduction, IVF, and cultural changes that have prompted some women to give birth later in life.
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Letter Analysis

For Students 8th - 12th
For this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze historical letters of their choosing and respond to 15 analysis questions about the letters.
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Poster Analysis

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze historical posters of their choosing and respond to 10 analysis questions about the posters.
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Consumer Product as in "Chocolate Milk"

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine different marketing techniques how to present themselves while looking for work.  In this marketing lesson students create their own advertisement. 
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Brad Pitt

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous people worksheet, learners read a passage about Brad Pitt and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Ingrid Betancourt

For Students 4th - 6th
In this EIngrid Betancourt worksheet, students read about the life of the politician, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Metric Mania

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners observe how to measure in metric units.  In this investigative lesson plan students compare different units of volume to see how things are measured.
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Learning to Give

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students design advertising posters for a snack sale. They study the concept of philanthropy and write friendly letters asking for volunteers.
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Ideational Stimuli With Color

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students make a creation using colored construction paper. They produce and express a correlation between their particular creation and different qualities of movement by transferring their feelings and/or emotions into a movement...
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Pollution Prevention At Ft. Riley

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Student examine methods of pollution reduction used at Ft. Riley military institution. Students review the economic impact of the use of enviromentally sensitive materials.
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Mr./Ms.Scientist, This Is Your Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a timeline of ten events in chronological order about a scientist to include his/her accomplishments.
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Density

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders predict when an object will sink or float based on comparison of the density of the object to the density of the substance in which it is placed.
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Radio Program #14-The Back to the Land Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the impact of the "Back to the Land" movement on the Appalachian area. They interview people who have moved back or know someone who has moved back to the Appalachian area. Students graph out profiles of "typical"...
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Hillary Clinton's Record, Through the Looking Glass

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers assess how images and words in a political ad deliver its message and stir the emotions in the general public. They research information that supports or refutes claims made in the ad as well as the credibility of the ad....
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Titanic: Lessons Learned

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Titanic learning exercise, students read several passages about the sinking of the Titanic. Students then answer 3 questions about the passage.
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Jamaican Bobsledding Team, Part 2 Definitions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this words and definitions worksheet, students read ten sentences and analyze the words in bold type. Students choose the definition from two choices. This worksheet is related to a text about the Jamaican bobsledding team that is not...
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Breaking News English: Tempers Over Super Bowl Abortion Ad

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL comprehension instructional activity, students read or listen to a passage, complete warm-up activities, then a wide variety of before, during, after and homework activities. Answers are included.
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Motivation

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this psychology review instructional activity, students complete 5 short answer questions on human motivation, homosexuality and Maslow's Theory.
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Alex: Camouflage Predation Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this simulation, learners will understand the role of camouflage in keeping animals from attracting attention of their predators. Using newspaper and patterned wrapping paper, students will construct two habitats. Learners will...