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Living in a Watershed
Fourth graders examine watersheds. In this ecosystem lesson plan, 4th graders discover what a watershed is and identify the local watershed they live in. Students investigate the attributes of a watershed as well.
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What's Dancing in the Water?
Students learn about watershed, as well as the different forms and uses of water. In this water forms lesson, students brainstorm water sources and uses. Students read the book Water Dance and discuss water examples. Students complete a...
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Frontier Life Story
Students explore American frontier life. In this history lesson, students participate in a series of activities that challenge them to discover what pioneer life was really like.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame
Students study the American sport and history of baseball. In this baseball lesson, students complete three levels of units to learn about baseball.
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Math Hunt: Extreme Weather
Learners investigate integrals. In this math lesson, students relate real world situation to investing. They may visit a local business to do this assignment.
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Tree Identification to Observe Diversity of a Given Nature Area
In this tree identification lesson, 2nd graders read A Tree is Growing, discuss what makes up a forest, brainstorm characteristics of leaves, gather samples of leaves and examine their samples. Students will sort leaves and compare them...
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Closing Lesson
Students reflect on their thoughts about the Vietnam War. In this history activity, students exhibit all they learned about the Vietnam War by sharing their knowledge through the creation of a portfolio that is shared with their...
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Industrial Revolution - Inventor's Exposition
Sixth graders examine the impact of the Industrial Revolution on America today. In this American History lesson plan, 6th graders research a specific inventor from this time period. Students write a paper describing this...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Law
In this boy scout merit badge: law worksheet, 8th graders research the topic with websites listed, answer 11 detailed questions about the definition, functions, history, role in society, and careers in the field of law.
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Stamp Collecting
In this boy scout merit badge: stamp collecting worksheet, 8th graders research the topic with websites listed, answer 8 detailed questions about purpose, history, tools and methods of stamp collecting and complete specific tasks.
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Golf
In this boy scout merit badge: golf worksheet, 8th graders research the rules, history, first aid, terminology, benefits, and careers of golf using the website listed, then answer 8 detailed questions as part of earning a merit badge.
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Slavery Lesson
Fourth graders explore the issue of slavery. In this African American history lesson, 4th graders visit a website to take a virtual journey on the Underground Railroad. Additionally, students read various suggested slave narratives....
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CRM and Political Issues
Ninth graders explore the impact of the American Civil Rights Movement. In this 20th century American history lesson, 9th graders watch "A Time for Justice," and listen to a voting rights speech delivered by President Johnson. Students...
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Lesson on 'The Chimney Boy's Story' by Wes Magee
Wes Magee's poem "The Chimney Boy's Story" about chimney sweeps/climbing boys is used as an introduction to a lesson plan that asks groups to research child labor in Victorian Britain.
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The Real Meal Deal
Burgers and salads and sodas, oh my! Scholars use a menu to investigate the Fundamental Counting Principle. They create tree diagrams to illustrate the number of possible choices for each given scenario.
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Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
In this mathematical modeling instructional activity, students answer two essay questions. They describe Newton's Law of Cooling by describing and constructing a model and answering seven essay questions about the process.
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Medieval Clothing and Fashion
Students examine the clothing of medieval times. In this Middle Ages lesson, students view their instructor in the clothing of the era. Students then research the clothing worn by the people of the time period and create booklets that...
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France's New Medieval Castle Takes Shape
Students explore how a dream to build a medieval castle came to reality. In this lesson, students read an article about a knight's castle that is being built in France, then complete numerous activities such as a quiz, a debate, a class...
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Native American Boarding School Encounters in Washington State: School Communities Over Time in the Pacific Northwest
Students are introduced to the various types of schools used throughout history. In groups, they compare and contrast Native American boarding schools, schools in the 1800s and the schools of today. They write in their journals...
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Country: Africa
Learners access a variety of Africa themed websites. They locate information about African people, governments, languages and culture. They interact with timelines and explore African history or art.
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Groundhog Day
Students access a variety of Groundhog Day themed websites. They locate information about the history of Groundhog Day and why we celebrate it. They read about Punxsutawney Phil and groundhogs and play interactive games.
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Halloween and Day of the Dead
Learners access a variety of Halloween and Day of the Dead themed websites. They locate information on the history of America's Halloween celebration and Mexico's Day of the Dead. They compare and contrast the two holidays and read scary...
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Maine: State Flag
Students explore the meaning of the symbols and colors on the Maine state flag. They investigate the history of its design. They print out copies of the flag and color them.
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Running Around a Track I
The accuracy required by the design and measurement of an Olympic running track will surprise track stars and couch potatoes alike. Given a short introduction, the class then scaffolds into a detailed analysis of the exact nature of the...
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