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FINDING A RESOLUTION
Young scholars examine detailed Moon and Earth views provided by the NASA-sponsored "World Wind" computer program. They work in groups to create maps of different scales using landmarks of their choice, and challenge their classmates to...
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We've got the whole world in our hands
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
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Miss Nelson Is Missing
Students practice identifying story elements and using vocabulary words from newly read books. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the book Miss Nelson is Missing, and complete several worksheets and a story map about...
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Geography Journey
Fourth graders examine the geographic features that define places and regions and answer questions about the state of California. They discuss the components of a map legend and answer worksheet questions using a map of California as a...
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Klondike Fever
Students consider the geographical aspects of the gold rush. In this gold activity, students research just what gold is and where it has been found. Students create maps that highlight the regions of the world where gold has been found...
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Gel Electrophoresis: Sort and See the DNA
Learners construct DNA fingerprints. In this genetics activity, students watch an on-line gel electrophoresis animation, then they work in groups to use a restriction map to create a restriction enzyme and use that to arrange a DNA...
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Unraveling the Web
Young scholars consider how a message might be traced along a complex network, then explore backbone maps as a basis for understanding the purpose and structure of the Internet.
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The Underground Railroad
First graders read a book about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. In this underground railroad lesson, 1st graders learn songs and code words that the slaves used to communicate with one another. Students discuss how all...
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The Quirky Quadrilateral
Fourth graders identify and classify different triangles and quadrilaterals. Then they demonstrate an understanding of plane and solid geometric objects and use this knowledge to show relationships and solve specific problems. Students...
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Land Use Worksheet
In this environment worksheet, high schoolers find the solutions to a real life case study after separating into different groups. There is also information about types of land use for scaffolding of the project.
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The Writing Process
In this writing as a process activity, students explore how writing is a process instead of a finished piece of work. Students also test out how to mind map a story.
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I'm British But... 3
Learners watch the documentary "I'm British But..." and examine how and why cultures can conflict with each other. They read and discuss the lyrics to the song playing throughout the documentary, answer questions related to the song...
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ACE Expert English Homework
In this positions learning exercise, students read descriptions of where the ball is around a box and then draw pictures of where a cat is beside a chair. Students draw 8 pictures and answer 16 position questions.
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Meet the Underground Railroad
Students research and learn about the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad lesson plan, students take 2 weeks to research an individual, complete journal writings, read passages in small groups, list major events, and more.
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Orienteering Scavenger Hunt
Students take a reading with a compass and use the compass to reach multiple checkpoints in a scavenger hunt activity.
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Geography Booklet
Sixth graders explore geography terms. Students use resources to find real examples of landforms in the world. They create a map showing the landform. students label the surrounding features, countries and states. Students use each...
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Clean Air
High schoolers read sales promotion reports and create a sales promotion summary using information from the report. They develop a graphic organizer to outline their information for a presentation. There is an assessment checklist...
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How Does Kansas Measure Up?
Young scholars identify the five main crops of Kansas and crops that are produced in other states. The categorize the types of fruits and seeds of each plant and measure each to compare the length of each.
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White Bear Lake Fitness Challenge
Students participate in fitness challenge. After choosing a destination they would like to visit, students record their mileage to their destination after riding on bikes and walking on treadmills. Students receive an incentive...
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Finding Your Way Around Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill
In this social studies worksheet, students examine a detailed map of a place called Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill. Students answer 8 questions about the map. It is not clear if the place on the map is real.
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Planning a Railroad
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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Map a World of Facts
Young scholars mark ten places on a world map while they follow fun facts on the included printable sheet. They research using a variety of resources to determine the location of the ten places.
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An American Legacy-Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Study
Fifth graders travel with the Corps of Discovery. In this ancient civilizations lesson, 5th graders research print and Internet sources about the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students prepare PowerPoint presentations to share their...
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Habitat Chart with Map
Third graders have a discussion about philanthropy and how they can raise awareness in school and at home. In this philanthropy lesson plan, 3rd graders read a book about Johnny Appleseed and talk about philanthropy.