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Introduction to the Visual Thesaurus

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the basic functions of the online Visual Thesaurus, exploring how simple words may sometimes have multiple meanings. In small groups they select words and explore the Visual Thesaurus, and write a short play using the...
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The Functions of the Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the function of the human heart. In this heart anatomy activity, students participate in activities offered at an Internet website to discover the characteristics and jobs of the parts of the human heart.
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How Do You Rate?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders make a graph. In this pulse rate activity, 5th graders estimate their pulse and record it. Students measure their pulse while at rest and after physical activity and record it. Students use the internet to graph their...
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Preparing a Balance Sheet

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students prepare a balance sheet. In this balance sheet lesson, students learn the parts of a balance sheet and how they are represented. Students use a formula to calculate equity.
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Weather "Why"

For Teachers K
Students research weather and explore how to use their research information. In this weather information lesson plan, students visit a given website for weather forecasts. Students graph the weather, sing weather songs and select a class...
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Weather "Whys" Lesson 4: Spring

For Teachers K
Students explore the attributes of spring. In this weather lesson, students collect data regarding weather from various media. Students graph simple weather data and dress animals for forecasted weather. Students discuss the...
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Weather "Whys"

For Teachers K
Students complete activities to explore fall weather. In this weather instructional activity, students use the given links to examine weather forecasts. Students complete a weather graph activity and watch Internet field trips. Students...
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Fascinating Creatures

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the characteristics of mythological creatures. In this mythology lesson, 6th graders use print and Internet sources to define and classify mythological creatures, such as Centaur, Cerberus, Chimera, Cyclops,...
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High in the Sky

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the concept of constellations. For this constellations lesson, 6th graders research Internet and print sources regarding constellations, particularly those that are named for mythological creatures. Students compose...
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The Labors of Hercules

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a report on one of Hercules 12 labors. In this Hercules lesson plan, 6th graders read a book, view a video, and research the internet on the 12 labors of Hercules and then write a report on one of them.
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What a Character !

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify traits associated with a character in a biography. In this character analysis lesson plan, students select a biography and discuss character traits. Students complete a related worksheets and complete a character...
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Newton's Laws of Motion

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate the effect of thin films to surface friction. In this physics lesson, students calculate the coefficient of friction using mathematical formulas. They discuss its importance in their everyday lives.
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E3 Ret Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore friction. In this physics lesson plan, students will cover metal blocks with film to determine the changes caused by static and kinetic friction.
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CCSS Unit Design Template for Art

For Teachers K - 12th
Art classes, like any lab class, require extensive preplanning and set-up time. Use this planning template in the quiet before the storm to identify the equipment and materials that will be needed, the procedures and processes...
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Nonpoint Source Pollution in Long Island Sound

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine and identify the types of nonpoint pollution on Long Island Sound. In groups, they walk the shoreline, collect trash and identify its source. Using that information, they create a variety of graphs of the...
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Similar Words

For Students 4th - 5th
In this spelling and grammar worksheet, students study words which look or sound alike such as "desert" and "dessert." Students use the 24 words in the word bank to choose correct words to complete 20 sentences.
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United States Climates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners identify regional climates by using weather maps. They, in groups, locate and mark their city on the small map, then go to the larger map to locate and mark their city when they are called upon by teacher.
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Word Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students perform a varied workout while practicing vocabulary skills.
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Parting Ways

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars become part of the solution as they practice figuring percents. The number of men versus women present in the room and their heights can be used to form the basis of this investigation.
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Make a Statement!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss a class collection of bumper stickers dealing with an environmental issue. They discuss whether or not the bumper sticker have a positive effect or could change a person's viewpoiint.
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Exploring the Plant History of Canyon de Chelly

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research native and conventional plants in Canyon de Chelly and surrounding area. Students collect, draw, and write about a variety of plants through research. In the descriptive writings, students include a brief history of...
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Evaluating and Identifying Strategies for Safely Using Email and IM

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students listen as the teacher introduces Email and Instant Messaging. They use the Cybersmart curriculum materials to explore junk mail and how to handle email. Students complete two worksheets and the follow up questions from the...
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Consumerism

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars identify image and information ads, define consumer goods and services, explain teen consumer spending impacts.
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Counting to One Hundred

For Teachers K
Students practice their oral counting skills using a hundreds chart and pennies as manipulatives.

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