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Threatened Species and Public Policy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss the Endangered Species Act and its impact on people and the environment. They read the act and watch video footage. They examine why sea turtles are endangered and efforts to protect them. They analyze numerical...
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Testing the Caverns

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students build model caverns using paper mache or clay and bury them in a tray of sand. They test the models by dropping balls onto them to simulate an asteroid hitting the earth. They evaluate the effectiveness of a structure against...
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Recommend a Book 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this book report worksheet, learners recommend a book to someone by completing 6 different statements about their selection. First, they describe the book's main subject and point. Then, students write one of the most interesting...
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Resources and Recipes for Independent Living

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover how to prepare low-cost, nutritional meals. In this personal health lesson plan, students analyze nutritional standards, plan a nutritional meal, budget for the meal, and share their findings with their classmates.
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Nuclear Chemistry: How Does It Affect Me?

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the different areas of nuclear chemistry.  In this energy and critical thinking instructional activity students study radiation, nuclear energy and weapons then divide into groups and create a poster.
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All About Me Book

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a book about themselves and their world. In this All About Me book lesson plan, 1st graders complete prewriting activities, along with sharing their books with others.
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First Grade Science Rocks!

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine rocks. In this rock lesson plan, 1st graders look at the properties of rocks and classify them. They discover the three types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous.
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Fun With Addition

For Teachers K
Students name numbers to 30, use the number keys on the computer, use manipulatives to add, and add numbers in any order. In this addition lesson plan, students learn the language of sum, equals, and a plus sign.
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Mathematical Problem Solving

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders solve story problems. In this story problem lesson, 2nd graders solve the problems and explain how they came up with their answers. They create their own story problems to be solved.
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Roles and Lifestyles of Various Native American Tribes

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete projects related to a Native American tribe's home. In this Native American lesson, 2nd graders look at the different lifestyles and homes of the Native Americans. They create a model, journal, or scrapbook. 
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Weather Awareness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate weather. In this weather lesson, 2nd graders discover how to read a temperature gauge, keep track of the weather, and find out how the weather affects their day. They work individually and in partners to make...
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What is Culture?

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students discuss "culture." In groups, they discuss and share things about their culture, recording everything they discuss on butcher paper to be hung around the room. They choose a way to share something about their own family...
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Capitalization and Punctuation Worksheet 2

For Students 7th - 10th
In this grammar worksheet, students correct the punctuation and capitalization errors in fifteen sentences. Students check their answers when their done.
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Gravitational Potential Energy

For Students 9th - 12th
In this energy worksheet, students use the gravitational potential energy equation to solve for mass, height, or free-fall acceleration. This worksheet has 10 problems to solve.
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Nomad Land

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore the migratory movements of animals as they monitor their own movements throughout the school day. Climatic and feeding conditions are examined as cues for the movement.
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How Smoking Affects Our Repiratory System

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the dangers of smoking. In this life science lesson, 7th graders survey their schoolmates about the factors that would influence them to smoke. They present their findings in class by creating a presentation.
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Territory and Statehood of Iowa

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders recognize the steps to create a territory, a district and a state.  In this Iowa lesson, 5th graders discuss the three capitals and their importance.  Students recognize the key people in the development of Iowa. Students...
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Give Me A B

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate the letter "b" and how it occurs in different words. They look at the beginning of words specifically to find the letter "b". Students use a worksheet during guided practice. The teacher reads various alphabet books...
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The Skeletal System - Bones

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the common bones in the human body. In this biology instructional activity, 7th graders research two bones assigned to them. They explain why bones are important to us.
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Getting Graphs: Researching Genealogy-A Piece of Pie

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research their genealogy. In this math lesson, 3rd graders collect data and create graphs and charts. A presentation of their findings is given.
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States of Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in physical activities coordinating to divisions on a map.
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Native Species Restoration and its Impact on Local Populations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers watch video clips of ecosystems and answer questions relating to them.
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LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the Underground Railroad.
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Presidential Medal of freedom

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the Presidential Medal of Freedom and create pamphlets about recvipients, including artwork depicting reasons for receiving the medals. They write essays about someone they think should be awarded the medal.