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The failure of Diplomacy, September-December 1941

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate four main issues of concern between US and Japan prior to US involvement in World War II. In this role play lesson, students will take the role of US and Japanese negotiators trying to find a diplomatic solution to...
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Rocket Science

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners conduct an experiment. In this physical science lesson, students learn about Isaac Newton's theory that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. Learners show this theory by looking at how a rocket is propelled...
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Giggle Water & Struggle Buggies

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Here is a lesson that acquaints learners with the 1920s. They will use primary source documents to create original skits. Students choose a character from the 1920s, become that character, and then share what they have learned through...
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Introducing Literature Circle Roles to Students

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners read a narrative selection and select a literature circle role. In this reading comprehension lesson, students work in groups to identify vocabulary, make text connections, or other reading comprehension strategies. Learners...
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By the Pound, Gram Liter or Gallon

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students participate in experiments at five stations to practice measurement. In this measuring lesson, students are presented different produce and objects and must measure with an appropriate tool. Students use metric and customary...
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Lunar Lollipops

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students simulate the phases of the moon using a lamp and styrofoam balls. In this lunar phases lesson, students stand around a lamp and act as Earth. They hold styrofoam balls and rotate to show the phases of the moon.
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Bowling Math

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students calculate bowling scores by using math skills. In this bowling lesson, students take a trip to a bowling alley and use a worksheet to figure out bowling scores. Students use prior math skills such as addition to calculate their...
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A Moment in Time

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research a year in history. In this research lesson, 5th graders choose a year between 1801 and 1999 and write three research questions to answer about their year. Students must include three major events and investigate...
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Animal Kingdom Characteristics using Microsoft Access

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students create a computer database to discover relationships present in the Animal Kingdom. For this classification lesson, students enter data into a Microsoft Access database. They answer questions on a worksheet and create a visual...
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Walking Down Main Street: The Changing Times of a Railroad Town

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the historic district via a scavenger hunt. In this community history lesson plan, students complete a scavenger hunt using historic postcards and clues as guides. Students create a timeline demonstrating changes of the...
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Experience the 5E Instructional Model with Electrical Circuits

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students build electrical circuits. In this lesson plan teaching pre-service teachers how to use the 5E instructional model, students use materials to explore how to create an electrical circuit.
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Shaving Cream Art

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students participate in paper marbling. In this paper art lesson, students use shaving cream and paint to create unique patterns on paper. Students mix shaving cream and paint together then lay paper down in the mix. The paper...
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School Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate writing a school newspaper. In this writing a school newspaper lesson, students choose topics that will be included in the school newspaper. Young scholars view online sites about writing articles and break...
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Go Fish! Exploring The Tragedy of the Commons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discover what happens when people take advantage of shared resources. In this ecology lesson, students explore "The Tragedy of the Commons" by playing a role playing simulation game in small groups. Students soon discover the...
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Zoo Habitat Design

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners design a zoo habitat for an animals. In this zoo habitat lesson, students develop an idea for a zoo habitat that would meet the needs of a specific animal. They solve problems that might be encountered by using their knowledge...
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Reducing Air Pollution

For Students 7th - 9th
In this critical thinking worksheet, learners evaluate different scenarios to decide how the person or business in the scenario could help reduce air pollution. Students work in cooperative learning groups to decide what strategies could...
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Derivatives of the 6 Inverse Trig Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Student list the 6 trig functions and identify their inverse functions. In this trigonometry activity, students derive the inverse trig functions using the derivative. They solve problems using the inverse functions through...
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Graphing Polar Coordinates

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define polar equations and learn to plot them. In this calculus lesson plan, students relate polar equations to real life scenarios such as plants and comic strips. They discuss and define the curves of polar equations.
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Tamar Burris

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore genetics. In this life cycle lesson, students consider the meaning of "genes" and "heredity" as they watch a video about the topics. Students then research their own genetic make-up as they interview family members....
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Quilting Our Diverse Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore diversity and race by creating art. In this ethnic background instructional activity, students discuss their family history, where their relatives lived and how it affects their life today. Students create pieces of a...
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Barbie Girl: Gender Equity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine gender bias and strategies to overcome it.  For this gender equity lesson, students discuss what gender bias is, identify the presence of bias and discrimination and examine vocabulary that indicates the...
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The Cricket in Times Square

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore vocabulary by reading a contemporary story in class. In this English literature lesson, 4th graders read the story A Cricket in Times Square and practice using the vocabulary words from the story. Students...
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Au Revoir to All That

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners take a close look at the president of France, In this French history lesson, students visit selected websites to take in French culture, investigate the 2005 riots, and predict what President Sarkozy's leadership may resemble.
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Breaking News English: Martti Ahtisaari's Nobel Peace Prize

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Martti Ahtissari's Nobel Peace Prize worksheet, learners read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer...

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