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Introduction to Natural Selection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an understanding of natural selection, specifically, how it unfolds from generation to generation. They work in small groups to perform an experiment using beans. They use a worksheet imbedded in this plan to guide their...
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The Rise and Fall of the Mammoths

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an understanding of the evolution of species in the context of the woolly mammoth. They examine the fossil record to explain natural selection.
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Deep Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare geologic time periods to the calendar year. They set up a live-action student timeline in the classroom.
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Classroom Cladogram of Vertebrate/Human Evolution

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners build a Colossal Classroom Cladogram of vertebrate evolution. After putting it together, they show the gradual, mosaic accumulation of the traits which we, as humans, possess.
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So You Think the World Evolves Around You?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine the topic of evolution as it relates to biodiversity in various remote areas of the world. They watch videos, conduct Internet research, and in small groups create a digital video report to illustrate common evolution in...
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How Does Evolution Work?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how natural selection influences evolution. They complete a hands-on lab simulation of natural selection, and replicate a real experiment and examine the interplay between selection factors in a population of guppies.
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Compare Human-made Objects with Natural Objects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine and observe how many human-made objects get their basic design from things in nature. They listen to the book "Nature Got There First," compare/contrast hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks and tool pliers, and...
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Habitats and Adaptations

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research and describe the habitat and adaptations of a reef animal. After the student is assigned a habitat, they design and draw a cresture adapted to eat each food and to live in each habitat.
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Why Do People Fall in Love?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss human behavior, sexual selection and the underlying genetic and evolutionary reasons for mate selection. The, in groups, they rate the attractiveness of certain individuals and measure facial features for symmetry.
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Scopes Trial

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review information about religious movements in the United States. In this Butler Act lesson, students view a video and read in their textbook about the Butler Act.  Students review documents about the Scopes trial and complete...
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Survival of the Fittest – Battling Beetles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore natural selection. For this genetic adaptation lesson, students discover why certain traits continue and some traits disappear. Learners discover how species evolve and change. Resources are provided.
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Evolution Crossword

For Teachers 7th
For this evolution crossword worksheet, 7th graders complete a crossword puzzle about evolution. Students read the definitions to fill in the puzzle with evolution terms.
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Science Activity for Grades 4 - 8

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use the scientific method and see the relationship between explanation and evidence as they investigate the effects of violence on young viewers.
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Changes in the Community: Diversity of Learners Adaptation

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students determine the rate of travel through Ohio based on mode of transportation: walking, horse bak riding, railroad, and car. They are asked to write a sentence explaining how they would determine how long each trip takes. Students...
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Pass the Plate

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students define constructive forces. They describe how landforms are created as a result of constructive forces. Students recognize active volcano areas in the United States. They demonstrate an understanding of Panagea.
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Intellectual Development (Piaget)

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students study an overview of intellectual development and Piaget's stages of development.
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JFK Analysis

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine a recent study of the JFK assassination. They review evidence provided by retired atmospheric chemist, Ken Rahn, and ballistics specialist and statistician, Larry Sturdivan, and determine whether or not they believe a...
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Science: Total Recall

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders attempt to recall details about a person entering the classroom while they are involved in another activity. They test their skills of observation and memories by playing an interactive memory game.
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Rendering a Resolution

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the concept of peace. In this International Peace Day lesson, students determine their reaction to a scenario that requires them to benefit themselves or benefit everyone. Students discuss the scenario and discuss...
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Vietnam: A Divided Nation

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine events leading up to and during the Vietnam War. They research assigned topics utilizing interviews, Powerpoint presentations, timelines, and collages in their presentations.
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Economic Recessions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics of recessions and explore the role of government in encouraging business investment. They discuss why the services segment of employment has increased and list companies in their area that qualify as...
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The Cold War at Home

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders discover the perspective of Cold War on the American homefront. In this Cold War lesson, 11th graders watch Duck and Cover video segments that instruct citizens what to do in case of nuclear attack. Students discuss the...
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Designing Your Professional Portfolio

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify the performance categories of a professional portfolio, select items to include in each category, and complete a reflective entry.
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Rock, Paper, Scissors

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the concept of dominant and recessive genes by examining the dominant and recessive characteristics of a game of rock, paper, scissors. In small groups students play the game and explain how one move is dominant over...

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