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Creating an Animated Film
Students develop an understanding of the animation process by working collaboratively to create an animated film. This lesson suggests using digital cameras, iMovie, Photoshop, and GarageBand.
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Innovations in Elder Care
Students describe the symptoms and suspected causes of Alzheimer's disease or cancer. They describe current research projects seeking to learn more about or find treatments for either Alzheimer's disease or cancer. Students compare...
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4th Grade Life Science Unit: Animals
Fourth graders classify animals. In this animal kingdom lesson, 4th graders research animal habitats and behaviors. Students connect to a zoologist via SKYPE and learn about animal classification. Students blog about preserving animal...
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A Day in the Life of a World War II Soldier Webquest
Students complete a web-quest into a day in the life of a World War II soldier. In this webquest lesson, students investigate what life was like for soldiers on the front lines during the second World War. They use note taking skills...
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The Pan-American Exposition of 1901
Students examine the impact of the 1901 World's Fair. In this lesson on invention and politics, students watch a video then conduct Internet research in order to learn about the Pan American Exposition. Students will create a brochure...
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Electricity's Attraction
Students explore the different features of a roller coaster using an interactive website. In this physical science instructional activity, students explain the role of science to make this thrill ride possible. They develop a creative...
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Nobel Prize Lesson Plans
Nobel Prize lesson plans can give students a way to learn about the people, and achievements that are influencing society.
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Social Studies: Where I Come From
Students research the countries of their origins and examine life there today. They write family travel logs by interviewing family members about their heritages, and they visit the Xpeditions Website for online resources about their...
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Photo Essay Semester Project
Students reinforce research and organizational skills with this project. They create a photo essay and conduct an interview with a person associated with their chosen topic. Pupils may choose to get their pictures from a digital camera,...
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Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (A)
In this powers of ten activity, students divide three to six digit numbers by powers of ten. This two-page activity contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (B)
In this powers of ten worksheet, students divide one to five digit whole numbers by multiples powers of ten. This two-page worksheet contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (C)
In this powers of ten learning exercise, students divide six to nine-digit numbers by multiples of powers of ten. This two-page learning exercise contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Dividing by Multiples of Powers of Ten (D)
In this powers of ten learning exercise, students divide five to nine-digit whole numbers by multiples of powers of ten. This two-page learning exercise contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Dividing by Multiplies Powers of Ten (E)
In this powers of ten activity, students divide five to 8-digit worksheets to whole numbers by multiples of powers of ten. This two-page activity contains approximately 50 problems, with answers.
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Get to Know: Mammals
Students discover the mammals in their community. In this animal lesson, students survey their school grounds for signs of mammals. Students examine tracks, droppings, and other signs of wildlife to learn more about the animals and their...
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Create a Greener Place- Adventures in Podcasting
Students create a podcast. In this environment lesson plan, students learn what a podcast is and why it is used. Students make a podcast about making the world a greener place.