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Digital Photography Project: My Special Place
Students read an except form, "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros, as a prompt for a family discussion about the history of their name. They use this discussion to express their personality by creating a Power Point slide...
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Nomadic Living
Young scholars describe what it means to be nomadic and the advantages and disadvantages of living this type of lifestyle. After watching a video, they pretend they are nomads and must develop a list of items to take along with them. ...
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Vectors
Learners describe motion by the use of adding vectors. They identify the difference between the x and y components of vector quantities. Students are given the Paper Bridge Building handout and the instructions as to where to perform...
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Bubble-ology
Third graders brainstorm and record all their responses about what they know about bubbles. They discuss what they know about bubbles and what they would like to know about them, keeping their responses on a second sheet of newsprint....
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The Sociology Society
Sixth graders discuss the meaning of sociology. In this advanced lesson, 6th graders are led by discussion to learn the main concepts of sociology and get to know others better.
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Critter Characteristics
Students explore the adaptations of deep sea life forms. In this science lesson, students watch a video to observe characteristics which allow for the sea creature to thrive in it's environment. Students determine the physical,...
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Persuasive Paper: RFID
Young scholars write a persuasive essay. In this persuasive writing lesson plan, students argue either for or against RFID technology. Young scholars research RFID both as a class and individually, and follow paragraph-by-paragraph...
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Great Explorers
Students research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. In this United States explorers lesson, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Students use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a KWL...
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Woodcarving
Pupils research websites on wood carving. In this wood carving lesson plan, students go on the computers and research websites on the internet that teach them how to carve wood and pictures of what they can do.
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Leadership and FCCLA
Students identify and explore ways being an FCCLA officer can improve leadership skills. In this FCCLA leadership instructional activity, students research the requirements to become an FCCLA officer using the national bylaws. Students...
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Nurturing Children
Students identify the importance of nurturing children. In this child development instructional activity, students define what it means to nurture a child. Students research the importance of the topic and discuss the findings. Students...
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Unit Pricing
Students explore unit pricing to determine the best buy for their money. In this personal finance lesson, students calculate cost per wear examples and create a list of criteria for picking clothes. Students visit a story and use their...
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Welcome Bags
Students identify ways to make new students feel welcome. In this new students lesson, students work with school guidance counselors to identify ways to welcome new students to their school. Students create welcome bags for the new...
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Penny Moves
Students explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this spatial movement lesson, students utilize a four square grid and a penny to practice moving the coin horizontally, vertically and diagonally as instructed....
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Internet Exploration of San Francisco
Students use the Internet for gaining information on a specific topic.
They identify a specific place or event in San Francisco history.
They summarize topic findings into a report to present to a small group and
also to be...
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Acid Rain in our State
Students conduct internet research on acid rain, a serious environmental problem. They examine the pH levels of rainwater for their state, collect data from their community and investigate the causes and solutions for acid rain.