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Civil War Letter Web

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the internet to gather information on a specific Civil War battle of interest to them. Using the information they gather, they organize it into a web to be used later when writing a letter. They use the web to write their...
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Exploration of Civil War Webquest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the internet to research what life was like for Confederate and Union soldiers in a specific battle of interest to them. In groups, they complete a webquest on the battle in which one represents a Confederate soldier and the...
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Exploring the Internet Properly

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore subscription databases, directories, and search engines to find information about a native Michigan animal. They research using the Internet and develop an understanding and appreciation for the resources available.
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Presentation of Research with HyperStudio

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students report information about a Michigan native animal in a Hyperstudio stack. They gain interest from the animals that they chose from lesson 1 by using the software.
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Demography and Services of Fairfax County, Virginia

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are introduced to the demographics and services of Fairfax County, Virginia. In groups, they identify programs and services that should be supported by tax dollars and presnt them to the class in a PowerPoint presentation.
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Instructional Software Resources for Grades K-3

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners become familiar with teh selection, evaluation, and use of instructional software for 4-8 classroom. They download software demos from the web and discuss critiquing software. Students browse software evaluations on web sites.
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Algebra, Multiplication, and Division of Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students gain knowledge by measuring time and distance for solving unknowns in an equation. They also will design an airplane and chance to communicate mathematically by writing essays.
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Exploring Ecology

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the basics of ecology through numerous hands-on and relevant activities. They participate in an online food chain demonstration, which explores food web dynamics. They dissect owl pellets, examine the prey's bones, and...
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Field Experiments on Succession

For Teachers Higher Ed
Student develop a hypothesis regarding the effects of either mowing or fertilizer upon the diversity of plant species in a grassland ecosystem. They set up experiment field plots and measure species richness.
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Is It Alive?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders define the boundaries of living organisms. They determine what makes something a living organism and identify factors that constitute "living." Pupils write a conclusion about the evidence they found that yeast is alive...
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Personal Emissions Calculator

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students complete the personal emissions grid and review information on carbon footprints. Using directions, they create their own emissions calculator and determine how much carbon dioxide they emit in a given period of time. They...
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Tall Tales: Reconstructing A Personal Tell

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover the ways archaeologists examine artifacts and where they are found. After being introduced to new vocabulary, they use artifacts from their own lives and discover what could be told about their life from them. ...
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Musical Plates

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in a study of the plates and how they are part of the formation of the ever changing landscape of planet earth. They access web sites that have applications for observation and conducting different activities. The...
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Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
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Water Taste Test

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars brainstorm the different characteristics of potable water. In this general science lesson plan, students test several water samples and hypothesize which samples and brands they are. They discuss where drinking water came...
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Are You Thirsty: The Effects of Pollution on Drinking Water

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the different causes of water pollution. In this ecology lesson, students brainstorm ways to purify polluted water. They formulate their conclusion based on the results of the experiments.
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Grades 9 12 Atlantic Canada Data Management [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Statistics Canada prepared this document for use by teachers in Atlantic Canada. It lists activity resources on the StatsCan website for data management, statistics and probability in the secondary curriculum.
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University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Data Management and Analysis Lessons

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A collaboration of elementary level lessons on data management and analysis. Some examples of the topics demonstrated are grids, timelines, and weather.
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Link to Learning: Data Management and Probability

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Link to Learning is a site popular among Ontario teachers. This collection of sites addresses Data Management and Probability expectations in the Ontario Math curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 8.
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Link to Learning: Data Management and Probability

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Link to Learning is a site popular among Ontario teachers. This collection of sites addresses Data Management and Probability expectations in the Ontario Math curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 8.
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Grades 4 8 Atlantic Canada Data Management [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Statistics Canada prepared this document for use by teachers in Atlantic Canada. It lists instructional activity resources on the StatsCan website for data management, statistics and probability for Grades 4 to 8.
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Mathematics: Grade 9: Data Management Using E Stat [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th
This 70-page teaching unit utilizes the resources on the Statistics Canada website for activities designed for Grade 9.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Water Resource Issues

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about water management challenges. They will hear from water specialists and analyze data concerning the availability and environmental impact of the use of water. They will make an evidence-based argument that supports...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: My Peanut Butter Is Better Than Yours!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan provides a real-world example of using a scatter plot to compare data. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.

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