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Out of Order
Young scholars consider the role technology plays in their lives and create one-act plays illustrating how reliance on a certain technology can be problematic if the gadget is not working properly.
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Tangled Text
Learners list different forms of communication, assess importance of writing, read and discuss article "String, and Knot, Theory of Inca Writing", research system of writing, and create "How It Works" posters.
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About the Author: Kate DiCamillo
Students examine the writing process of Kate DiCamillo, the author of "Because of Winn-Dixie." They read author's comments, watch a slideshow narrated by the author, complete a free-write activity, and discuss Kate DiCamillo's top five...
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Language Arts: Awesome Authors Website
Students examine the writing techniques of professional authors and apply them to their own work. In pairs, they email authors to discover the tricks of the trade. Students create their own Website for their work.
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The Geometry of Paul Goble's Artwork
Students examine the concepts of geometry used by Paul Goble in his book Adopted By The Eagles. After analyzing Mr. Goble's work they create an original piece featuring symmetry, pattern, repetition, and other principles of geometry....
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Flights of Fancy?
Students reflect on the dynamics of human flight and how objects fall through the air and how science principles are used in flight.
They create a How-It-Works poster diagramming the science behind one method of flying. In addition,...
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Complete Careers
In this career report activity, students select and read a nonfiction book about a career they are interested in. Students write a report about this career, completing the 7 requirements listed.
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Charles Dickens
In this Charles Dickens worksheet, students read a 1 page article on Charles Dickens and then answer 12 short answer questions.
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Travel Agencies
Students explore the job responsibilities of a travel agent. In this career lesson plan, students discuss and role-play specific details of what a travel agent must do at the beginning of the day prior to opening.
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Digital Dreams
Students write a speech. In this dreams lesson, students define the word dreams and list their own dreams. Students read and discuss Langston Hughes work, read and discuss excerpts from speeches by JFK and Martin Luther King, Jr., and...
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Fossils Lesson 4 - Who Are Some Famous Fossil Hunters and What Are Their Finds?
Students research and develop a presentation about a famous fossil hunter/archaeologist. In this fossil hunter/archaeologist lesson, students listen to a reading of Don Brown's, Rare Treasure: Mary Anning and Her Remarkable Discoveries....
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Ethics on the Job
Young scholars examine ethics in the workplace. In this Career and leadership instructional activity, students will pair up to discuss various issues surrounding workplace ethics. This instructional activity includes 3 different...
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Haring Mosaic
Eighth graders design and create a tile mosaic in a public place inspired by the work of artist Keith Haring. In this Haring Mosaic lesson, based on an actual project in Germany, 8th graders study the artist's work, design and execute...
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Sigmund Freud
In this online interactive history instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Sigmund Freud and his work. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive instructional activity.
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl - Essay Questions
In this literature activity, students respond to 31 short answer and essay questions about Harriet Jacobs's Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. Students may also link to an online interactive quiz on the novel at the bottom of the page.
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The Historical Development of Magnetism
Students discuss the history and importance of magnets to the world. In this magnetism lesson, students write an essay of a world without magnets. Students may research addition information to add details about uses of magnets.
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Chemical Information Search
Students research information using various internet resources. In this chemistry lesson, students demonstrate their ability to navigate websites and gather necessary information. They evaluate the potential usefulness of the databases...
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The Life of Frederick Douglass
Students discuss the importance of effective leadership in a democratic society. They study the significance of the contributions of Frederick Douglass to America. They compare the effects of political, economic, and social factors on...
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NY State Testing Program
In this math exam worksheet, 8th graders review geometric and algebraic concept including angles, polygons, equations, factoring and addition and subtraction, quadrilaterals, trig and circles. They take a comprehensive exam covering...
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New York State Testing Program Practice
In this standardized test preparation worksheet, 8th graders solve several varying problems. This twelve page test preparation worksheet asks students to show their work and explain how they arrived at their answers.
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Pieces of Peace
Students study the artwork of Keith Haring and create an original artwork in his style. In this symbiotics instructional activity, watch a video about the artwork of Keith Haring and create an artwork to deliver a message.
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A Penny for Your Thoughtfulness
Young scholars reflect on the value of a penny. They examine how working families endure economic hardships with the help of charities. They create their own philanthropic event to raise money for a charity.
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Cashing In on Cartoons
Students examine the popularity of cartoon characters in marketing strategies. They work on developing their own cartoon characters that could be used for a licensing plan.
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Students reflect on the role of DNA in society since its discovery in 1953 by creating works of art and poetry that metaphorically illustrate the importance, influence and concerns of DNA research.