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Buffalo Soldiers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the role of the buffalo soldiers. In this African American history lesson, students research the African American soldiers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Middle schoolers discuss their findings and compose...
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Mapping South America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore South America. In this South American lesson plan, students use their geography skills to create population, terrain, biomes/vegetation, and major exports maps. Students present their finished maps to their classmates...
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Culture and Obesity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore cultural perceptions regarding obesity. In this personal health lesson, students read case scenarios about 3 women and their health perceptions. Students discuss the women and the stereotypes associated with the women...
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Underwater Forensics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore shipwrecks. In this forensic instructional activity, students watch a video about a shipwreck and how scientist use forensics to answer questions about the ship. They research and report about a shipwreck from the...
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Africa: Shaped by the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create Egyptian rulers trading cards. In this ancient Egypt lesson, students research Internet and print resources for information regarding Egyptian rulers. Students use the information to create trading cards and a...
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Dante's Inferno

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Dante's trip through Hell. In this literature lesson, students read The Inferno and then collaborate to discuss moral redemption and create their own maps of Hell based on the poem. Written descriptions are required to...
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Lord of the Flies

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners participate in a panel discussion to decide who was responsible for each development on the island. In this Lord of the Flies instructional activity, students divide into groups supporting Jack and Ralph with a third group...
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Headaches

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a commercial for a headache remedy. In this health and advertising instructional activity, students review a video describing several types of headaches and treatments for each. They will create a commercial addressing...
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The Interpretation of Dreams

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study Freud and what he thought of dreams.  In this dream interpretation lesson students complete an experiment on dreams. 
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The Musculoskeletal System The Muscoskeleton System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the Internet on physical fitness and sports.  In this physical fitness report lesson students write a report on an athlete of their choice.
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Mesozoic Murals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a mural of one of the Mesozoic Periods. In this geologic timeline lesson, students will research the plants and animals that lived in the Mesozoic Era in order to create a mural to scale that represents one of the three...
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The Eye; Structure and Function

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research the structure and function of the eye. In this anatomy lesson plan, students write a report about the eye and draw an illustration. They research a particular animal's eye then present their findings to the...
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Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study magnetism and how certain materials can be attracted.  In this magnetism lesson students research magnetism on the Internet. 
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What's New With Dinosaurs?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine how scientists are at odds on whether or not dinosaurs were warm or cold blooded.  In this dinosaurs lesson students divide into groups and research the evidence that supports each side. 
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Elements of Physics: Energy And Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the difference between potential and kinetic energy.  In this energy lesson students view a video and apply these energies to real world situations. 
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T-Rex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the differences between a scavenger and a predator.  In this predator lesson students research an animal and study its physical traits. 
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Dinosaurs In Argentina

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the fossils in Argentina and why it is a good place to find them.  In this dinosaurs lesson students learn about the recent dinosaur excavations. 
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Yummy Plant Parts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine plant parts. In this botany lesson, students examine various edible plants and how their adaptations help them to grow. They observe stems, leaves, roots and flowers of plants and discuss the relationship between the...
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The Ultimate Guide: Human Body

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the body systems and their functions.  In this human body instructional activity students research the Internet on body systems and write a description of them. 
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Plant Pollution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study the different parts of a flower and their functions.  In this pollination lesson students study a flower under a microscope. 
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Twins!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study genetics and how twins can be identical.  In this genetics instructional activity students research twins and how heredity, environment and personality play a part. 
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Biomes: Land of the Inuit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study Inuit and their ancestors.  In this biomes lesson students study the relationship between the Inuit and their environment and create a class art gallery.
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Crocodiles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study crocodiles and how they have survived and adapted over time. In this crocodiles lesson students research information on crocodiles.
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Elements of Biology: Organization In Living Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the recent research on dinosaurs.  In this dinosaur lesson plan students write a report on the new findings and how it has changed ideas on dinosaurs. 

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