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Teamwork and Challenge/ Challenge Activities

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work in teams to complete various movements.  In this movement lesson, students listen, make decisions and act as leaders through a variety of physical activities.
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Indulgences and Salvation Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine different perspectives regarding indulgences and salvation. In this Reformation lesson, 10th graders watch video clips about the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Martin Luther on indulgences and salvation....
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Ecology

For Students 5th - 12th
In this ecology activity students complete a crossword puzzle that incorporates all of the ecological vocabulary in the word puzzle.
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The Korean War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the implications of the Korean War. For this Korean War lesson, students access the Korean War website to gain access to veterans of the war that they may interview. High schoolers conduct interviews with veterans...
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A Forum on Racism

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders compare and contrast the work of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. In this racism lesson, 12th graders read The Autobiography of Malcolm X and discuss how Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. approached ending racism.
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"An American Story"--The Responsibility of Citizenship

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the importance of being a responsible citizen. In this philanthropic actions activity, students view "An American Story" and identify examples from the movie. Students discuss and recognize philanthropic behaviors in...
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The Sun Affects Earth

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read, write, and listen to information about the sun and its effects on the Earth.as it relates to its axis, orbit, rotate, and revolution.  In this solar system lesson, 3rd graders examine how the sun...
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The Reasons for the Season

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explain the reason for the changes in season. In this lesson examining the relationship between the Earth and the Sun, students use an applet to discover how the alignment of the Earth and the Sun cause the change in seasons.
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Insect Camouflage

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate insect camouflage and mimicry. In this animal science lesson, students discuss how camouflage helps an insect survive. Additionally, students use the included template to color and cut illustrations of insects....
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Spork and Beans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine natural selection, how it works and how it can cause microevolution.  In this evolution lesson students complete a lab activity that shows the effects that natural selection has on organisms.
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Earth's Magnetic Field and Magnetosphere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the magnitude of Earth's magnetic field using PASCO. In this physics lesson, students describe the features of the magnetosphere. They explain how atmosphere layers protect the Earth.
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Species Diversity in Ecosystems with Different Techniques of Land Management

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students visit numerous places to help in their understanding of Ecology. For this biology lesson plan, students will learn about characteristics and how to identify numerous plants and animals. This lesson allows for many field trip...
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Integrating Technology In Your Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can try these management tips and lessons to help you confidently integrate technology into your curriculum.
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Who Is the Mature Adult

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars recognize terms and concepts that are key in defining older adult population. They distunguish important demographics that encourage a better understanding of the mature adult population.
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The Mature Adult in the Lifecycle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use a glossary of terms and a word search game to learn about mature adults. They participate in a discussion about gerontology.
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Understanding the Needs of the Aging

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students indicate behaviors, age expectations and attributes of the common roles of older adults. They identify age norms within students own values.
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The Aging Process

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars evaluate the concepts of life course and life events. They role play how life events can shape who we are. They develop coping skills that aid in dealing with life events.
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Where Is The Juice?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the component's of Ohm's Law. In groups, they practice their problem solving skills by reviewing problems solved earlier. They participate in activities that help them gather information on the importance of...
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The ABC'S of Anything

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars practice using reference and other materials to identify and define related to a selected topic. They practice keyboarding skills while preparing definitions and senteces. Students participate in the use of FIRN to send...
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Surviving the Depression- 1930-1939 Lesson 3: Solutions to the Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the components of the New Deal and role of nonprofit organizations the relief and rebuilding efforts of the Great Depression. They write letters to the organization that they are researching.
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Static Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this static electricity worksheet, students use balloons, flannel cloths, and a plastic bag to create static electricity. Students then fill out 3 tables and answer 3 short answer questions.
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Structural Changes in a Protein

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students observe and manipulate the structure of a protein. They form an alpha helix, a beta sheet, and add disulfide bonds. They create a multimeric protein and compare their location with other students.
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The Function Elevator

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve and graph functions. In this precalculus lesson plan, students use piecewise function to relate real life scenarios. They analyze the graphs and identify the vertex and intercepts.
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Typhoon Project

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph and outline the path of a typhoon. In this algebra lesson plan, students measure the path of the typhoon and create a graph with their data. They analyze the data and make predictions.