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Properties Of Building Materials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of building materials and how they are used to create different things. They focus upon the availability, cost, flexibility, and strength of different building materials. This is done by taking part in a...
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The Effects Of Earthquakes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the concept of how earthquakes occur and the after effects of how they effect landforms. They conduct research it using a variety of resources and measure the varying intensities of how earthquakes effect the...
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Types And Magnitudes Of Earthquakes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of earthquakes and the different types of magnitudes. They research the Richter scale and how it is used to measure the intensities of earthquakes. Students then apply the concept by completing a...
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Low Birthweight Infants

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine why there is a low birth-weight in infants.  In this Social Studies instructional activity, 9th graders read articles on the low birth weight.  Students debate the different strategies to help combat low birth weight. 
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Edible Cell

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Students identify cell parts and their function. In this animal cell lesson, students view a video clip and discuss cell components. Students create an edible replica of an animal cell using food items.
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We Can Dig It!

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders understand the process by which fossils and rocks are excavated. For this fossil and rock lesson, 3rd graders explore the job of the paleontologist in a podcast.
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A Penny for Your Thoughts, Movies, or Music?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate copyright violation laws.  In this media copyright activity, students read two articles that discuss copyright laws, then they develop their own perspective on the laws.  Students then divide into small groups and...
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Branding and Marketing Religion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore religious worship. In this marketing religion instructional activity, students examine their own religious beliefs and practices as they investigate religious outreach practices.
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Interpreting Women in Islam

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the progressive movement in Muslim nations. In this Muslim culture lesson, students explore the evolution of Muslim women's rights. Students investigate primary Muslim sources that require them to consider compare the...
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War and Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze perspectives of war. In this war and religion lesson plan, students collaborate to research anti-war and pacifist positions on war as well as "just war" theory. Young scholars compose essays regarding perspectives...
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World Vegetarian Day

For Students 4th - 8th
In this World Vegetarian Day instructional activity, students complete activities such as read the passage, match the phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice fill in, correct the spelling, put text in...
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A Different Drummer

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate philosophy and meditation techniques by discussing Emerson and Thoreau.  In this philosophical traditions lesson, 8th graders identify the men Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, their work, and their...
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The Making of the Mahatma: Gandhi's Childhood

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the childhood of one of the greatest philosophers of our time, Gandhi.  In this biography lesson, students analyze the upbringing and events that finally shaped Mahatma Gandhi's life.  Students locate famous quotes...
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Lesson 5: Technology: Conveniences and Consequences

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars identify positive and negative impacts of technology. In this technological advancements lesson, students consider how toxic pollution affects the Earth and its inhabitants. Young scholars participate in 3 activities that...
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War and Religion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine world conflicts. In this War on Terrorism activity, students investigate the criteria of just wars and then determine whether the War on Terrorism fits into the category.
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Elements of Biology: Genetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study genetic manipulations and identify the solutions that could help to solve a problem.  In this genetics activity students divide into groups and research genetics for a debate. 
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Getting Ready for Success

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review the poem and activity from the previous session and then work in groups of four to tape skill strips in the appropriate category on a Venn Diagram. Next, a spokesperson from each group gives a report summarizing...
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Geneticist for a Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss and compose a document discussing the transmission of the Huntington's gene- dominant or recessive, sex linked, etc. Additionally, they ought to consider Dr. Wexler's own odds for contracting the disease.
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Jesus: His Life

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore how Jesus was a simple carpenter, yet His words transformed the course of Western Civilization. From his birth in Bethlehem to His final days and crucifixion.
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It's Genetic--Or Is It?

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Students identify examples of the interplay between genes and environment on certain traits and discuss how the Human Genome Project has led to a greater understanding of the role of genes on complex traits.
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Life and Death Decisions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students defend contrasting perspectives concerning the purpose of medicine and the issues surrounding euthanasia.
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It's a Beautiful Day in MY Neighborhood

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars create and produce their own "WAlk Through" video about their neighborhood, develop script writing and on-camera narration skills, and gain knowledge and expertise about the landmarks in their own neighborhoods.
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Photo Forgery

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students inspect examples of manipulated photos and explore the technology and issues behind doctored photos. They hold an in-depth discussion about the responsibility of the photojournalist and news editor to show true photos.
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Get a Life!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a New York Times article associated with the issue of the decoding for genomes, the creation of life in scientific laboratories and various genetic engineering topics. They present speeches of the pro's and con's of these...

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