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Graphing Sea Ice Extent in the Arctic and Antarctic
Students graph sea ice data and predict long term trends in the data. In this climate change lesson, students use sea ice data from the Arctic and Antarctic to construct line graphs. They use their graphs to predict the effects of global...
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Papier-Mache Retirement Buddies
Students make papier-mache people. In this relationship building lesson, students develop a relationship with a local retirement center or nursing home and get to know at least one of the residents. Students make a papier-mache...
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Diversity of Trees
Fourth graders explore the uses of trees, In this trees lesson, 4th graders discover the uses of trees and how we use them everyday. Students collect items and decide if they are made from trees, have a scavenger hunt for wood products...
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Seed Dispersion of Strawberries and Dandelions
Students investigate how seeds are dispersed on land. In this plant biology lesson, students use a dissecting microscope to study strawberry seeds and dandelion seeds, they draw what they see, then create a hypothesis on the seeds by...
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Liftoff Into Space
Learners explore the history of space exploration. In this history of space exploration lesson, students create a timeline of space exploration. Learners watch a space video and discuss important events. Students research space...
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Prime Numbers
Learners differentiate between prime and composite numbers. In this algebra lesson, students define the terminology and investigate the contributions made by Eratosthenes and Euclid as it relates to prime numbers. Learners apply the...
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Family Heritage Cookbook
Learners compare favorite family recipes. In this cultural diversity lesson, students interview family members and record favorite recipes. Learners examine cultural diversity through favorite foods.
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The Scientific Method (Senior, Science)
Student's recall from memory the steps in the scientific method. TSWBAT describe in detail the various steps of the scientific method. TSWBAT analyze a problem or situation and apply the steps of the scientific method to it.
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Water: P.O.V's Borders Picture Project
Through the use of digital cameras, this lesson shows students how to document how water is used in their local communities and explore how those uses impact the local environment.
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Social Studies: Global Women and Poverty
Students conduct research and make comparisons about various global economies. Create graphic organizers to present their research findings and illustrate solutions to problems. Students discuss and debate issues based on what they have...
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Water: Water Use Picture Project
High schoolers document how water is used in their local communities and explore how those uses impact the local environment. They utilize digital photography to document water use.
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Ecology - Reproduction and heredity
Students correlate signs of spring with reproductive strategies of varioius organisms. They describe how organisms inherit traits from generation to generation.
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How Hazardous Substances Affect People
Students examine the health effects of hazardous waste on people. They work together to complete an experiment in which worms are exposed to chemicals. They discuss the results of the test.
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Family Life Cycle - Children's Lab
Students identify the changing nutritional needs across the life cycle. They create and prepare a variety of healthy foods for children that provide adequate nutrients for optimum growth and development. They identify guidelines in...
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Daily Writing from Self Selected Reading
Second graders practice their reading comprehension by analyzing stories they read in class. In this children's literature instructional activity, 2nd graders are assigned to read a book for 20 minutes each day in class and also reflect...
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Graphing Linear Equations
Ninth graders review the information that they have already learned
with regard to linear equations and graphical representations. They then assist in combining equations with a graphical element and complete various graphs with this...