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You Bet!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the mathematical probabilities involved in gambling and how these factors affect people's behavior. They work in pairs and conduct and experiment pertaining to blackjack. The class creates a graph showing the trends found.
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Spiders: An Organism for Teaching Biology

For Teachers All
In this unit, the students explore basic ecology concepts and scientific processes using spiders as model organisms. They capture spiders, observe and care for them, and use them to answer their own questions about spider behavior....
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High-Risk Areas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create concept maps exploring causes of drug abuse that, in Siberia and around the world, often lead to the contraction of H.I.V., and develop solutions papers.
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Who Wants To Be A Mini Maestro?

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to classical music. They listen to Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. They interview each other in regards to their feelings about the music and the paintings they produced while listening to the piece.
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How Does Evolution Work?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how natural selection influences evolution. They complete a hands-on lab simulation of natural selection, and replicate a real experiment and examine the interplay between selection factors in a population of guppies.
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Smithsonian Institution

Hidden George Washington: Word Search with a Twist

For Students 6th - 8th
Learners identify significant people, places, events and milestones in George Washington's personal and professional life. They complete crossword using facts about George Washington.
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A Site to See

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify the risks and benefits of living next to a volcano. After reading an article, they discuss the behaviors of an active volcano. Using the Internet, they work together to research volcano-monitoring techniques and create...
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Children's Accountability for Their Crimes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in a round-table discussion about the juvenile justice system and investigate the 'age of accountability' debate. They write a persuasive essay supporting or refuting the punishment received by the children discussed...
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Pets

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students participate in an after school program that promotes making decisions, getting along with others, decision-making, and being responsible. A pet survey is administered along with a variety of pet riddles with the students. They...
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Propaganda, WWII, Ghetto‘s, and Analysis of Primary Resources

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the implications of anti-Semitism. In this World War II lesson, students examine selected documents and images featuring the propaganda that promoted Jewish persecution. Students write essays that highlight how the Nazi...
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Beautiful Butterflies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars discover the changes a caterpillar goes through in order to become a butterfly. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify the various parts of the anatomy of a caterpillar and butterfly, as well as the...
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Recognizing How We Are Alike

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of social justice. In this service learning worksheet, students read The Sneeches in order to appreciate cultural uniqueness.
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Slinky Lab- Simulating the Motion of Earthquake Waves

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders simulate primary and secondary waves. In this earthquakes waves lesson plan, 6th graders experiment using a slinky to gain understanding of how waves are created during an earthquake. Students record observations in...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Systems of the Human Body

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research systems of the human body. In this biology lesson, students read the book Yucky Story and identify the systems of the human body. Students create a Powerpoint presentation to demonstrate their knowledge of the content.
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Bats and Boas Abound

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate Puerto Rican boa constrictors and bats. For this animal science lesson, students read an article about the bats and snakes found in Puerto Rico. Students use various art supplies to create a diorama of the habitat of...
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Dress Like A Frog

For Teachers K - 6th
Students recognize amphibian adaptations. In this amphibian lesson students explore amphibian adaptations that provide for successful living in their environments. A volunteer dresses up with all of the adaptations using everyday items...
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Mathematics and Environmental Concerns

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students gather data and analyze behaviors regarding recycling. In this environmental concerns unit, students discus and examine reuse, recycle, and reduce. Students collect, graph, and display data associated with four lessons in the...
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Extension Activities Mr. Popper's Penguins

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read Mr. Popper's Penguins.  In this Mr. Popper's Penguins lesson, students record descriptive clues from the book.  Students research Adelie penguins and compare and contrast to their local community. Students prepare a...
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Are You an Ant?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars investigate different insects in their backyard. In this insect lesson, students read the book Are You and Ant? and apply the reading to their backyards. Young scholars create a list of animals that begin with the the...
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Worksheet
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Electromechanical Relay Logic

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this physics worksheet, students solve and write short answers on 19 questions about electromechanical relay logic. They interpret schematic diagrams and answer questions about it.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Series and Parallel Circuits

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners demonstrate simple circuits and find the differences between parallel and serial circuits.  In this electronic lesson plan students work in teams to test different designs using a low voltage light bulb. 
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Civil War Medicine

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover details about medical care during the American Civil War. In this medical advancements instructional activity, 8th graders participate in classroom station activities that require them to study doctors,...
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Interactive
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Breaking News English: Iran's Ambassador Change

For Students 5th - 10th
For this Iran's Ambassador change 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...
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My Favorite Breakfast Foods

For Teachers 1st
First graders consider the importance eating breakfast. In this breakfast foods lesson plan, 1st graders plan meals, examine a variety of breakfast options, and discuss the food groups. Students taste a variety of foods. Extension...