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What is Biotechnology
Students discover the concept of biotechnology. In this biotechnology lesson, students explore the history of biotechnology and its implications today.
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Students plan a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. In this Thanksgiving lesson, students compare and contrast the first Thanksgiving to Thanksgiving celebrations today. Students plan a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and research the costs...
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The Appliance of Science
Students delve into science fiction. In this Doctor Who instructional activity, students discuss the success of the British television show and then create pieces of writing and art that characterize Doctor Who. Students also visit...
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The Dark Side of Chocolate
Students learn just what goes into a chocolate bar. In this chocolate instructional activity, students research cacao beans and the nations that produce them. Students also examine chocolate recipes.
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Groupon Math: Dollars or Cents
For this coupon math worksheet, 9th graders read two coupons and answer 4 questions about how the coupons work. Students must write written responses to explain problems with the coupons.
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Breaking Beams
Students work together designing and building their own beams. They discover the concepts of stress and strain. They participate in a competition to determine the best beam.
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GPS Receiver Basics
Students practice using a GPS receiver. They walk in different directions and monitor their progress on maps. They enter specific locations and use information given to them to get them back to their original locations.
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Landscape Design
Students create a landscape plan and keep track of their costs. They present plans to a visiting contractor and designer.
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Breaking News English: Internet Addiction - A Growing Problem
In this English worksheet, students read "Internet Addiction - A Growing Problem," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection
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Nonprofits in Our Community
Students identify nonprofit organizations within their local community. They practice using the yellow pages to locate these organizations. They use an organizer to keep all of the information they gathered organized.
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Going with the Flow
Learners survey each other and determine their common interests. They examine the use of algorithms by various websites that are used to develop networks of interest groups among users. They then design proposals for a social networking...
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Earth's Recyclers
Learners work together in groups to report on different topics related to decomposition. They answer questions and share their answers with the class. They discuss any topic that is unclear.
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M'Liss Rae Hawley's Round Robin Renaissance
Students practice transfering photos to pieces of fabric. Using different techniques, they use their quilt making skills to create a design. They watch a demonstration by their teacher first and then make their own and share it with...
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Earth: the Apple of Our Eye
Students dissect an apple to model the percentage of land on Earth that can be used as a food-producing resource. They use fractions to determine the habitable and agriculture area of the apple.
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Mercer Mayer 1: Guided Reading and Using Concept Maps
Students observe a model classroom of children working in a cooperative group activity. After the video, students discuss how cooperative group learning is used to be most effective. They explore the effectiveness of giving well thought...
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My Diary From Here To There: Understanding Mexican Culture Through Research and Diary Entries
Third graders explore the adventures of an immigrant as she comes to the United States. They discuss the difficulties the immigrants had and they research the Mexican culture and society. Students create a diary of their own.
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House Keys: The Architectural Features of Victorian Homes and Buildings
Learners analyze Victorian architectural patterns wit regard to materials, doorways, windows, towers, bays, roofs, and decoration. Students discern varying architectural traits by studying Victorian era pictures and drawings and using a...
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What brings personal jets to the masses? Lots of computing
Students read an article and answer questions. In this jet lesson students rank the problems facing our nation in order from most to least difficult to solve.
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Keep that Zip! Nutrients: Zinc, Iron, Protein
Students explain the importance of zinc, iron and protein. In this biology lesson, students create a brochure containing information about the three nutrients. They share their brochure in class.
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Vitamin Planet
Young scholars explain the function of vitamins in their body. In this health lesson, students identify the six types of vitamins. They create a chart comparing two of them.
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Polar Animals Writing Practice
In this polar animals writing activity, students complete sentence starters that use polar animals, then write several sentences to continue their "story." A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Counting Polar Animals: 1-3
In this counting worksheet, students count polar animals, writing their count on lines beside each. Page uses numbers 1-3 only; a reference website is included for additional resources.
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Hub Spot: 14 Ways Technology Will Affect the Future of Customer Service
The progress of video, real-time messaging, chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrencies, self-service, and even customer success itself, all present the potential for big changes in the day-to-day workings of customer...
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Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.