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Mystery Pen Pal

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners investigate different cities and states in the USA, and practice their letter writing skills while corresponding with a pen pal.
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Musical Mysteries

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine the changes that occur to sound as the pressure changes. Echoes and sound changes in caves and tunnels are explored in this lesson.
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Measurement Mystery

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in an activity measuring length, weight and capacity. They incorporate physical movements to help them explore measurement.
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Who am I? Bookmaking

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the process of bookmaking that has its origins from many different international cultures. The multicultural symbolism represented by the medium is utilized by students to expres their identity.
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Revising Your Mystery Story

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students edit and improve their short stories by examining character description, dialogue, and plot elements. In peer editing groups they correct gramatical and spelling errors. they read aloud their new story drafts.
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The Mysteries of Saturn and Cassini

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine photographs of Saturn and make observations. They develop questions they have based on viewing the photos. They work together to answer their questions.
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Dr. Green's Rainforest Mystery

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a brochure describing all of the information researched about a specific animal. Using this information, create a 3-D model of the animal and its habitat that could later be used to design an appropriate living...
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The Cream Cake Mystery-Seeing Patterns

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars read a rhyme together. They are asked to identify the first missing word of the rhyme. Students are asked if they agree with the word. They then use their mouse and select and place the remining words. Young scholars...
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Mystery Powders

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners describe the physical properties of polymers. In this chemistry instructional activity, students experiment on different polymer powders and identify each one of them. They record their observations and share them to class.
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The Mystery of Eleanor Rigby Revealed

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine who Eleanor Rigby is in the song by the beatles. In this Beatles music lesson, 9th graders read an article. Students complete a set of guided questions. 
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Mystery of the Real Robinson Crusoe Solved

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore the location of the campsite of fictional character Robinson Crusoe. In this ESL lesson, students read an article that discusses the whereabouts of Robinson Crusoe's campsite, then have a class discussion on the...
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And the Number Is (Second Grade)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create Mystery Numbers. They give the class clues about the name, value, and multiples of the digits which make up the number.
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Physical Changes of Matter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students solve a mystery using evidence gathered during a science investigation.  In this physical changes lesson, students analyze a note written in marker to determine the physical changes the ink from the pen underwent.  Students...
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Chocolate and Ice Cream Across the Curriculum

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders in a special education class discuss excerpts of two stories and read biographical information on the authors. In groups, they read the full text of both stories and try to solve the mystery as they read. They practice...
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Spill And Clean-up Based on Msds Sheets

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Pupils participate in center activities to simulate the clean up of a hazardous substance spill. Based on information given on Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) they identify and clean up the mystery substance at their station...
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So -- What's Happening Here, On This Old Christmas Tree Farm?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils review their prior knowledge on biomes and ecosystems. At a local Christmas tree farm, they work together in groups to identify the changes occuring in the area. They participate in solving a mystery in which they determine the...
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Artifacts 2: Artifacts in Context

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners will explore an archaeological mystery that demonstrates the importance of context in learning from artifacts. Factors such as the artifact's location, its proximity to other artifacts, and the number of similar artifacts found...
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The Five Senses

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore their five senses. In this senses lesson, students explore mystery boxes and use only one sense to determine what is inside the box. Examples of items in the mystery boxes include maracas, lemons, and cherry lotion.
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Measuring for Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders find the perimeter of a polygon. In this measurement activity, 3rd graders use yardsticks to measure straight-lined objects to the nearest 1/2 inch. Student choose a "mystery object," find the perimeter, and record it on...
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A Tree of Life Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers solve a mystery of the identification of a unknown organism by comparing its morphological characteristics to those in a tree of life classification poster. They compare the observable characteristics of the specimen and...
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Solids, Liquids, and Gases

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore solids, liquids, and gasses and categorize and describe the three states of matter. In this chemistry lesson, students categorize items as solid, liquid, or gas based on the definitions given by the teacher. Learners...
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Lesson Design Archaeology

For Teachers K - 12th
Students participate in their own excavation and measure and record as they go. For this archaeology lesson students divide into groups and solve the mystery of what they uncovered in their dig box.
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Mathematical Reasoning

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve mathematical mysteries associated with a real life situation.  For this ninth grade mathematics lesson, 9th graders choose a scenario from Real Life Math Mysteries by Mary Ford Washington and solve one or more of the...
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Solve the Case!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover the habits of panthers by solving fictitious crime mysteries.  In this animal life lesson, students utilize their research from previous lessons to solve mysteries in a panther activity.  Students answer questions about...

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