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What factors affect the oxidation of apples?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate why an apple turns brown after being cut open and brainstorm why this occurs.  In this oxidation lesson students design and conduct a simple experiment, analyze their results and draw conclusions. 
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Discovering Dinosaurs

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss that scientists have theories about what dinosaurs were like but are unsure because they are no longer living. In this dinosaur research lesson, students examine how scientists use evidence to determine the behavior and...
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Folding Circles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore circles. In this introductory geometry lesson, students cut out a circle and follow a series of instructions given by the teacher. Students fold the circle, answer questions, and draw conclusions.
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Diagnosing Allergies Through Data Collection

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research and organize information about allergies. In this data collection lesson, students watch a video about allergies. Students create a histogram using the information collected. Students complete the 'Displaying Survey...
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Mean and Median

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils identify the different central tendencies. In this probability lesson, students create the correct type of graphs to analyze their data. They make predictions and draw conclusions from their data.
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Geometers Sketchpad Practice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars create polygons using geometers sketchpad. For this geometry lesson, students construct the interior angles of polygons and label the different points. They estimate and measure the different parts as they draw conclusion.
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What's The Point?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve word problems using the correct math symbols. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to graph their equation and analyze it. They find the line of regression and use to draw conclusion.
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Relating Distance and Velocity Over Time

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the distance and velocity over time. In this algebra lesson, students graph a linear function to represent the distance vers time travel. They interpret their graphs and draw conclusion.
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Real Misleading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify real graphs and misleading graphs. For this algebra lesson, students surf the Internet for real life scenarios where graphs are used in a misleading way as well as in a correct way.
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Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate threee types of maps. For this algebra lesson, students idenitfy different maps and explore how they relate to the area keeping cllimate and topography in mind. They discuss maps used to navigate land. air and sea.
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First Class First? Using Data to Explore the Tragedy of the Titanic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and interpret data related to the crew and passengers of the Titanic. They research information on a Titanic database to illustrate specific statistical conclusions, and whether or not social status affected the outcome.
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Tsunami

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the impact of tsunamis. In this tsunami instructional activity, students read clues and use critical thinking skills to determine why the HMS Chatham was diverted from Dubai in 2004. Students also research tsunamis and...
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"Angel Child, Dragon Child"

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read and analyze the book "Angel Child, Dragon Child" by Michele Maria Surat. They chart the main story elements on a graphic organizer, and write three sentences about themselves and draw a self-portrait. Students then create...
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The Electric Hearth

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine popular media. In this media awareness lesson plan, students keep logs of their interactions with media and then write an essay regarding the data.
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To Be or Not to Be Democratic

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the democratic republic principles of U.S. government. In this U.S. government lesson, 7th graders compare and contrast the governments of ancient Athens,the Roman Republic, and the United States today. Students...
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Where In the World is the Dominican Republic?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students begin the lesson by discussing how where they live affects how they live. As a class, they add examples to each category such as home types, clothing, jobs and food. Using those categories, they write about their life in the...
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Gas Laws and Alka-Seltzer Rockets

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the Ideal Gas Law. For this three states of matter lesson, students create Alka-Seltzer rockets using film canisters. Students record observations and data according to the scientific method and explain the gas...
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What did I find?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students excavate an artifact. In this archaeology lesson plan, students get a bucket filled with dirt and a broken up artifact. They work in groups to take it out and to find what its purpose was. 
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The Spectrum of a Star

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify stars based on their line spectra. In this astronomy lesson, 10th graders analyze spectrograph and determine the elements present in the star. They explain the relationship between temperature and star classes.
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Finding Historical Evidence: David Brion Davis

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students study the Tran-Atlantic Slave Trade and learn to evaluate historical arguments. In this slave trade lesson, students read about the Atlantic Slave System. Students take notes on slave trade and make a timeline for the...
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Using Primary Sources to Discover Reconstruction

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover how reconstruction had an impact on racial issues in the United States. In this Reconstruction lesson, 5th graders are introduced to primary vs. secondary resources and then rotate through stations to view...
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Extreme Measures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take a closer look at their personal diets. In this personal health lesson, students watch "Extreme Measures," keep personal health journals, and discuss the obsession with perfect bodies. The instructor may also invite...
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What Plants Need in Order to Survive and Grow: Light

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students conduct an experiment to evaluate whether plants need light to survive and grow. They observe and gather data about plant responses to different growth regimes, analyze the data, and make conclusions about basic plant needs.
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Chemical Interactions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students perform scientific investigations to observe chemical reactions.  In this chemical reaction lesson students read a passage and identify the cause and effect.