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National History Day

“Saving the Bear”: The Russian Expeditionary Force of World War One

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
How have Russian politics affected countries on a global stage? The discussion of the Russian Revolution and World War I begins with an analysis of primary resource letters. Learners finish with a project where they create a timeline of...
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Baylor College

What Is a Neuron?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Your class won't get on your nerves while doing this modeling activity! After teaching the structure and function of a neuron using the included diagrams, give individuals some clay and chenille stems so that they can make their own...
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Baylor College

What Is the Water Cycle?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Small groups place sand and ice in a covered box, place the box in the sunlight, then observe as evaporation, condensation, and precipitation occur. These models serve as miniature water cycles and demonstrations of the three phases of...
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Curated OER

Sense of Place: Our School

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of 'sense of place' through journaling and class discussion. In this community lesson, students discuss what makes them feel like they belong. Students give three speeches that develop the sense of place...
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Curated OER

The Human Geonome Project Structured Controversy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students debate government funding of the Human Genome Project. In this ethics lesson plan, students use the stuctured controversy framework to research the opposing viewpoints regarding project funding.
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Curated OER

School Announcement Blog

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students become bloggers. In this technology instructional activity, students use video and image editing to add to an online school announcement blog that they maintain.
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Curated OER

Sidewalks to Success in Middle School

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write a brochure that educates incoming middle school students on how to succeed.
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Curated OER

"We Remember" Eulogy Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete a culminating project on the Holocaust. In this eulogy lesson plan, 8th graders use information gathered from previous research and create a poster about the Holocaust. Students make a presentation using a...
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Curated OER

Connecting School Meals to Classroom Learning

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars examine the impact of dairy nutrients. In this nutrition lesson, students participate in interactive activities that require them to consider how much calcium their bodies need. Young scholars also visit the school...
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Curated OER

Roaring Twenties: The Impact of High School on its Students Over Time

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders compare the American high school experience of the 1920's to today. In this historical perspectives lesson, 11th graders examine surveys from 1924 high school students and then create their own surveys for today's high...
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Curated OER

Thai Children's Trust: School for the Blind

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore their five senses by experimenting with classmates. In this blindness lesson, students utilize blindfolds while performing everyday activities and discuss the inherent challenges of not having vision. Students view a...
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Curated OER

End of the School Year: It's Been a Great Year

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students write about their school year and reflect on the goals they have accomplished. In this writing lesson plan, students use their writing skills, draw pictures, take pictures, and chart paper to complete this project.
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Curated OER

Cracking the Genetic Code

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine an article, "Genome 'Treasure Trove'" and participate in a class discussion prior to researching further information in order to write their own feature article on the Human Genome Project.
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Curated OER

A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students create a holiday calendar using ms word. In this technology activity, students create their own calendar while learning basic Publisher skills. Students use clipart, explore how to change fonts, and how to use templates.
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Channel Islands Film

Human Impact on the Food Web of Santa Cruz Island

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What happens when a non-native species is introduced onto an island? Santa Cruz Island, part of the Channel Island chain located off the coast of southern California, provides the perfect laboratory for young environmental scientists to...
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Missouri Department of Elementary

Are You Balanced?

For Teachers 5th Standards
Balance scales create a strong visual of how an individual prioritizes one's self alongside their commitments to the community, school, and home. Scholars complete a graphic organizer then discuss their findings with their peers. A...
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Curated OER

The Biofuel Project: Creating Biodiesel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research about the processing of biodiesel fuels. In this energy lesson, students produce their own biodiesel using used and new vegetable oil. They discuss the environmental and economic benefits of using biodiesel.
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California Department of Education

Preparing for My Future

For Teachers 8th Standards
Your future is what you make it! Eighth graders launch their career searches in the first of six career and college readiness lessons. Scholars research to discover their extracurricular options both in and out of school, then locate...
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Curated OER

Easy Tie Die

For Teachers K - 6th
Perfect for summer camp, an after school program, or your classroom, these instructions will make tie-dying a breeze! Simple instructions and helpful images make tie dying a fun and easy project. Tip: Have learners predict the outcome of...
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Social Media Toolbox

About Facebook

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
If everyone is on Facebook, should the school's news publication be as well? Scholars study a social media giant in the 11th lesson from The Social Media Toolbox's 16-part series. The activity combines individual study and collaboration...
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Social Media Toolbox

Social Media Survey

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Survey says ... social media is here to stay! How do the pupils in your school use social media? Using lesson four from a 16-part series, The Social Media Toolbox, learners study surveys and create their own. The resource includes...
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Overcoming Obstacles

Managing Your Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Wouldn't it be great to have a device that would stop time for everyone else but would let you catch up? Alas, there is not such a device yet. However, there is a way to make every minute count. That's the big idea in a lesson about time...
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Nature Works Everywhere

Sustainable Cities

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Investigate aspects of sustainable cities and relate them to where you live! A detailed instructional activity first investigates the definition of sustainability. Learners then explore human impact on the environment and social justice....
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Workforce Solutions

Professional References

For Teachers 9th - 12th
To gain an understanding of the importance of professional references, class members engage in two projects. First, individuals examine an online review site (Yelp, for example), paying particular attention to the positive and negative...

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