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The Life of Frederick Douglass

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. They study the significance of the contributions of Frederick Douglass to America. They compare the effects of political, economic, and social factors on...
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Operation Iraqi Democracy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this lesson, students consider various forms of government and examine the idea of political sovereignty, then prepare outlines for oral presentations on international models of government. For homework, they write response papers...
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Going the Distance

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students experiment in small groups to answer the question, "Is there a relationship between ramps and speed?" They apply a formula to calculate the speed of the cars used in the experiment, complete the associate lab report, and...
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The Anaconda

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars examine basic facts about the anaconda. They discuss the length of an anaconda, estimate the length of 33 feet, compare their estimate to the actual length, and decorate the paper snake with colored scales.
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Biological Concepts

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students perform a transection of a redworm. They discuss spinal cord injuries in humans. Students compare the ability of the redworm to regenerate the ventral nerve cord with the inability of humans to repair damage to the dorsal nerve...
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"The Big Orchard Book of Funny Poems"

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students read and analyze various poems from the book "The Big Orchard Book of Funny Poems." They clap to the rhymes, identify patterns, compare and contrast poems, and write an alternative poem based on the poem "Christine Crump."
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Measuring Inches

For Teachers 1st
First graders measure the length of pipe cleaners to form worms using rulers to focus on inches. They record their results and graph the measurement of each pipe cleaner. They measure their pipe cleaner "worms" in various colors and...
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A Geological Puzzle

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars compare and contrast the various types of rocks on each continent. In groups, the calculate the rock ages and types to determine if the continents, in their opinion, were joined at one time. They develop two imaginary...
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The Impact of Islamic Culture on the Arts of the Renaissance

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the linguistic and cultural impact of the Arabic language and Islamic culture on the Spanish language. They analyze and label maps, listen to and differentiate between Spanish and Arabic music, and compare and...
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Rolling Balls: Mass and Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the relationship between kinetic energy, mass, and velocity. Then they explain and graph the relationship between kinetic energy and mass. Students also predict the impact of objects of different mass and velocity on...
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Teaching Spanish Heritage in the Context of the Ancient Mediterranean

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and interpret Spanish heritage, including the Mediterranean culture, language, history, trade, and migration. Following, they began an in-depth study of Egypt, the Middle East, Greece, and Rome and were able to make...
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Finding the Area of Regular Polygons

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students analyze relationship between the increase in polygons sides and a circle. In this geometry lesson, students relate the size of the central angle of a polygon, to a circle. They compare the formula for the area of a polygon and a...
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Striking a Balance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars simulate animals in a food chain. In this food chain lesson plan, students are identified as grasshoppers, frogs or hawks. Popcorn is spread across a lawn and young scholars are given baggies (stomachs) and colored sashes...
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Discovering Seeds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners compare seeds with seedlings. In this life science lesson plan, students make observations of seedlings and the seeds they grew from, paying special attention to the roots. Lesson includes extension activities.
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Beans and Genes/Genetic Probability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use 2 sets of colored beans to represent the genes of an organism. For this genetic probability lesson plan, students use the colored beans to represent the genotypes of offspring which they pull out of a box at random while the...
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Objects Race 500

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the concept of "shape affects speed" through a series of experiments. For this physics lesson, students participate in an experiment in which various objects are released on an inclined plane. Speed and distance are...
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Gatsby and the American Twenties Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research 1920's US History.  In this historical literature instructional activity, students use the novel The Great Gatsby as a tool to examine the era.  They work in individually to create newspaper articles based on different...
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Particulate Matter: The Lorax

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students explore air pollution. For this ecology lesson, students participate in an experiment in which 5 numbered jar lids are placed outside. Students bring one lid a day in until all jars are inside. Dirt specks are counted, observed,...
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To The Clock of Eras

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the events of geological time using a chart called a "Clock of Eras". In this geological events lesson plan, 3rd graders compare a standard clock to a geological clock. In addition, students consider periods...
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Ancient River Civilizations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the growth of the Ancient River Civilizations. In this world history lesson, students compare and contrast ancient and modern maps of the area of river civilizations.
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Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 7: Overview

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders recognize that the larger the denominator of a fraction, the smaller the piece you have.  In this fraction lesson, 3rd graders compare fractions and order them from largest to smallest. Students complete an exercise...
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Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice problem solving strategies. In this problem solving instructional activity, 2nd graders use strategies such as guess and check, acting out, drawing pictures and looking for patterns to solve problems. Students...
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Matter, Matter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define vocabulary related to the parts of the atom.  In this matter lesson plan, students navigate the web to find the structure and the forces that affect atoms.  Students complete an experiment with positive and negative...
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Beluga Balancing Act

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study beluga whale populations and the issues they face.  In this beluga lesson students compare the issues that the whales are facing and name ways people can help.

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