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The Ratification Debate
Eighth graders investigate the debate in order to understand the Ratification in context of the period of history being studied. They read text answer questions through identifying the differences between Federalists and Antifederalists.
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Understanding Salinity
Students discuss why the ocean is salty. They discuss what salinity is. Students are told that is they want to know how much salt is in a body or water, they would use a special scientific tool. They complete an Estuarine Layers science...
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Safer Web Surfing
Students explore and discuss the risks of internet use. They discuss ways of keeping their personal information safe online. Students create a poster or instruction card aimed at telling younger students how to use the internet safely.
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The Three Gorges Dam- Should it be Completed?
Students research and analyze the geographic problem of whether or not the Three Gorges Dam should be completed. Students take a position on the issue, gather information related to their position, present their conclusions, and write a...
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Summer Olympic Event Project
Young scholars research the Summer Olympic Games and the activities that the athletes compete in. They select a topic area to research and complete the assessment piece.
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Economics Using SimCity 2000
Fifth graders build a city and balance a budget for the population.
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Math: Musical Patterns
Students employ their five senses to interpret and duplicate instrumental patterns. Following the teacher's patterns, students clap their hands and later use instruments such as bells, triangles, or cymbals to create their own "songs."
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Frogs and Turtles
Students notice differences between frogs and turtles. In this frog themed lesson, students review what frogs are and practice counting to five with the help of music and a coloring worksheet.
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Butterfly
Students use a purchased kit to explore the characteristics and life cycles of several butterflies including the Monarch, Western Swallowtail, Red Admiral and Painted Lady. They create a plaster casting of each species for study and...
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Laws of Life
Pupils express the values they value the most by writing an essay. They can submit their essay online and respond to other student's essays as well. They are to intiate change if they deem something to be unfair.
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Environmental Science/Water Pollution
Young scholars study natural habitats, aquatic life, renewable and non-renewable resources. They discuss conservation efforts for sea otters and desert toad in this units.
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Class Directory
Learners create a class directory of stories written by students about other learners in the class. They conduct interviews with classmates in order to write stories titled "Important Things to Know About...".
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Did You Feel That? Earthquake Data Chart
Students plot earthquakes on the world map using coordinates of longitude and latitude. They designate the earthquakes magnitude with a symbol which they include in the map key.
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Number Families
In this math learning exercise, students practice the number families using a variety of activities listed on the top of the sheet and then they complete the partner search.
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15's
In this math worksheet, students complete a variety of activities to master the new math family using the number 15. The second page has the partner search.
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14's Family
In this math worksheet, students practice solving the problems that are related to the introduction of the new number family. Page two is the partner search.
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5's Family
In this math worksheet, students complete the introductory activities for the new math family number. The second page is the partner search.
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16's Family
In this math worksheet, students complete the introductory activities for the new math family number. The second page is the partner search.
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17's and 18's
In this math worksheet, learners complete the introductory activities for the new math family number. The second page is the partner search.
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10's Family
In this math worksheet, students complete the introductory activities that are part of the new math fact family. Page two is the partner two.
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11's Family
In this math instructional activity, students complete the problems from the introductory activities for the new fact family. The second page is the partner search.
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13's Family
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems that are related to the mastery of the new math family. The second page is the partner search.