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Building New York

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the role African Americans played in the expansion of New York.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders compare and contrast the images of a wealthy, free black against a black who was poor and enslaved. ...
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Impromptu Speech

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students present a speech. In this public speaking lesson, students learn what an impromptu speech is and the important facets of the introduction and conclusion. Students present an impromptu speech.
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Downing's Oyster House: Building New York

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore African American contributions to New York City. In this antebellum New York lesson plan, 4th graders research the accomplishments of Thomas Downing. Students explore primary and secondary sources about Downing's...
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Deep Freeze

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice various sampling methods for retrieving data under water, ice, and soil. They use the sample material to make temperature measurements, chart contents, and draw their own conclusions as to what is happening in the...
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Gender Equity and Community Role Models

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to speakers in various professions. In this careers lesson, the teacher invites community members to speak to the class about their jobs and the education required, then students draw the conclusion that men and...
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Condiment Diver: The World's Simplest Cartesian Diver

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine buoyancy.  In this density lesson students form a hypothesis, collect data and draw a conclusion using the data. 
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Finding the Average Temperature

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils calculate averages. In this average temperature lesson, students collect data and use their problem solving skills to calculate average temperatures.
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Probability: Playing With Fire

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students problem solve to find the probability of each tree in a small forest to catch fire. In this probability lesson plan, students use the computer to complete this application.
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Artistic Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast symbols used in African and Plains Indian art. In this visual arts lesson, students compare symbols of 2 cultural groups found in their art. Students write a description of what items might have been left...
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Daniel's Story Study Guide

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the plight of Jews during the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas and complete the provided comprehension, characterization, and vocabulary activities.
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Analyzing Graphs and Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and analyze data. In this statistics instructional activity, students graph their data and make inferences from the collected data. They display their data using graphs, bar graphs, circles graphs and Venn diagrams.
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Scientist Are Like Detectives

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students demonstrate proper scientific observation skills. In this investigative science lesson, students make observations, record their findings and form conclusions in order to improve their scientific documentation and writing skills.
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Greek Golden Age

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the Greek Golden Age. For this ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders explore a virtual Greek theater and complete reading, writing, and drawing activities in classroom learning stations.
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Dude, Who Hit My Car?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners discuss how investigators solve a hit and run accident. For this physical science lesson, students recreate an accident scene using CEENBot. They collect data from the experiment and formulate conclusion.
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Can You Find a Solution?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the topic of public conservation. In this Florida panthers lesson, students read a scenario about the endangered panther and collaborate to plan a way to protect the panther population. Students also participate in a...
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Animal Story: An Informational Narrative

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use the computer to research information and publish creative narrative stories about the life of a specific Everglades animal. This lesson uses many educational, computer programs including the iLife suite, publishing...
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Flight 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to two of the four principles of flight: drag and thrust. As the class watches a video on these principles, they utilize ballons, straws and clothepins to simulate what they're seeing in the show. Nice, hands-on...
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Dodging Responsibility

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore responsibility. In this character education lesson plan, students review the definition of responsibility and brainstorm possible consequences of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility.  Student's thoughts...
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Using Multiple Meaning Words

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore multiple meaning words. In this language arts lesson, 2nd graders read "Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping." Students discuss the different meanings of the words in the story. Students complete a worksheet.
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In the Midst of Hardship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine poetry and natural disasters through this interactive lesson. In this poetry analysis lesson students read poetry, research natural disasters, and write descriptions.
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Homemade Ice Cream

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate nutrition by creating ice cream in class. In this cooking lesson, students define the ingredients in ice cream and discuss how they form together to create a delicious treat. Students utilize salt, ice, milk and...
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Narrative Writing Outline

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the elements of a narrative for its purpose, type of audience, mood, main character, minor characters, setting, and conflicts in the story. A story outline is developed and a five paragraph essay composed in this lesson.
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Shoes: Practical vs. Fashionable

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the difference between practical applications of apparel and the use of fashion as a status symbol, with a focus on shoes. Working in groups, they complete a Venn diagram comparing practical fashion to...
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A Togolese Tale: The Big Fire

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a Tonolese folktale and outline the elements of the story. In groups, they discuss the various morals presented in the story and if they are unique to the Tonolese culture. To end the lesson, they identify the positives and...