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Soil, Designer Soil: From Rainforests to the Prairie

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the role and importance of soil in the ecosystem.  In this Science and Social Studies instructional activity, students complete an experiment using various kinds of soil and clay and then examine how soil has a direct...
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Health Literacy and Drug Abuse

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm about the different health issues facing teens today. In this health science lesson, students discuss the danger associated with drug abuse. They recommend ways to stay healthy.
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Make a Comet Model and Eat It!

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars construct a comet model based on procedure provided. In this space science lesson, students compare the physical properties of comets to the models they made. They record their observations and share them with the class.
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Mining Riches

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research and map how various mining ventures have changed local geographies and populations. First they read the article provided--Examining the Environmental and Social Impact of the Mining Industry.
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African Adventures

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students access the Internet to gather information. They record their observations of African habitats. They create either an electronic slideshow or mural to present a science experiment.
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The Wright Stuff

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this instructional activity, students design an exhibition on the history of aviation for a science museum. For homework, they write short stories envisioning the future of flight in the year 2014.
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WHAT MAKES OUR BLUE JEANS BLUE?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders become aware of the environmental, social and economic issues related to the production of blue jeans. They explore the relationship between individual clothing choices as well as global issues. In addition, they...
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Becoming More Comfortable in Your Inherited Skin

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine their concepts of "beautiful" and "ugly" and the social influence on this perception. They look more closely at the role genetics plays on determining the way a person looks. Students explore ways to enhance their own...
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Keeping our Water Clean

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss how our actions impact the quality of water. In this environmental science instructional activity, 2nd graders watch a short film and discuss the problem of polluted water. Students are then divided into groups and...
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Getting our Paws into the Cause

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine  local, state, and/or national animal welfare organization.  In this Social Studies lesson, 12th graders research their identified organization.  Students develop a planned intervention strategy to help persuade...
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Calculating Population Growth for a Region

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars research population growth of regions of Canada. In this Social Studies lesson, students use included links on the Internet to find information about population growth in areas of Canada. A worksheet for each region is...
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Flight of the Future/Space Flight

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore space science by viewing videos on YouTube. In this moon landing lesson plan, students view clips of Neil Armstrong taking his first step on the moon and discuss the space race between the U.S. and Russia. Students...
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Editorial Cartoon Lesson Plan

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider the role of editorial cartoons on American politics. In this editorial cartoons instructional activity, students discover the history of the cartoons in America, analyze some cartoons, and then draw their own cartoons...
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An Explorative Journey Through the Solar System

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore space science by creating a planetary model in class. In this solar system instructional activity, students identify the many planets and moons that make up the solar system and decide on one entity in which to research....
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Puberty/Adolescence Overview

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students inquire about life science by completing a worksheet in class. In this human sexuality lesson plan, students define the physical and emotional changes which occur to male and female students during adolescence and puberty....
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Lettuce Us Be Different

For Teachers K - 5th
Students evaluate their differences, then look at differences in plants. In this class team building and life science lesson, the class play a game that focuses on similarities and differences in the group, then students plant three...
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What to Do with a $20 Bill Besides Spend It

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore the concept of anti-counterfeiting measure.  In this economics instructional activity, students use science equipment to discover anti-counterfeiting designs.  Students then explore other denominations of bills. 
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Eighteen Ways to Make a Baby

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students view a video clip about post-menopausal women having children. They identify the ethical, legal and social implications of this. They also read a case study.
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Lesson 2 Its a Small World (Day 2)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are able to explain how the water cycle recycles the earth's water supply. They are able to make use of the knowledge of land forms learned in social studies. Students are able to form a hypothesis on how/why the water cycle...
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Ag in My Classroom

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the definition of agriculture.  In this Language Arts and Social Studies lesson, students read an article on products that are produced in agriculture, then they complete a vocabulary assignment and write an essay on the...
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Proud to Live in New Jersey

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore New Jersey. In this New Jersey social studies lesson, students define vocabulary and participate in activities centered around the agriculture, geography, industry, history, and culture of New Jersey. Students construct...
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Contours, Curves & Lines

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners discover how straight lines and curves function in both art and the science of conservation tillage by building model "hills" and experimenting on them.
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The Energy of Waves

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students examine the topic in order to solidify knowledge covered in the curriculum using puzzles and creative games.
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Who am I?

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this science worksheet, students match 6 animals to the clue that tells how the animal protects itself from the sun. Students also draw how they protect themselves from the sun.

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