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The Laughing Brain 1: How We Laugh

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars to rate themselves on a scale from 1 to 10 (10 being the happiest) as to how happy they feel and write their rating on a sheet of paper. They explore gelotology (the science of laughter) and its benefits to our social,...
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Keep It Cool

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils complete a science experiment to study insulation, heat transfer, and permafrost. In this permafrost study lesson, students design and test a soda insulator. Pupils graph their class data and discuss the results. Students discuss...
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Ancient Greece Across the Curriculum

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Ancient Greece using resources in literature, math, social studies, and science.
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Defining Drought

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the hydrologic impacts of drought. They look at drought from a variety of prespectives. Students first focus on the scientific definition of drought, including weather patterns, water cycles, water requirements by plants...
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Our Treasured Trees

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars discuss natural resources and renewable resources with trees being considered renewable resources which need special attention. In this Earth science lesson, students write a list of reasons for why it would be good to...
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Breath of Fresh Air

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the historical and social aspects of smoking. In this current events activity, students research passive smoking, smoking legislation, and smoking history in the United Kingdom as they visit the listed websites.
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Catch the Gullah Beat: Rhythm and Percussion

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore the Gullah culture. In this social studies instructional activity, students construct and play instruments similar to those of the Gullah people.
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The Dairy Shoppe

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the dairy industry. In this Social Studies lesson, 4th graders investigate the various products made from milk. Students look at entrepreneurship and independent farmers in the dairy industry.
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Wheat: Ancient and Ageless

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the role of wheat in society. In this Social Studies lesson, 6th graders explore wheat production from ancient civilizations to modern times. Students describe wheat's importance in shaping culture.
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Women's Brains

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students experience an example of bias in science dealing with women and gender.
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River Planning

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use a model to conduct an experiment involving dam construction. Based on their observations, they draw conclusions about social, economic, and and environmental issues and make a decision concerning dam location. As a group,...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-In The Small Small Pond

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read In The Small Small Pond by Denise Fleming. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of the pond ecosystem. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Gender Disparity on Display

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore an article and discuss what gender differences.  In this exploring gender lesson students divide into groups and develop a social theory. 
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Jell-O-Shakin

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design a tower made of jell-o. In this science lesson, students investigate what it takes to build a jell-o building that will not fall when shaken. They discuss what causes earthquakes and how it is controlled.
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My Family Tradition

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine different family traditions to further explain social patterns. They complete a graphic organizer using educational software.
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"Now and Then" Comparing Present Day with Medieval Times

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders compare a present-day social issue with a medieval issue. They use technology tools to conduct their research and demonstrate their new knowledge. Students present their findings to the class in the form of a PowerPoint.
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Making Good Decisions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice balancing different interests involved in solving social problems, looking for the most realistic solution based on the advantages and disadvantages. They also consider the concept of compromise.
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More than One Way of Knowing

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars compare the obeservations of traditional people with the oberservations of Western science. They validate Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) through comparison and the identification...
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Introduction to Toxicology

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the science of toxicology and the relationship between a toxic reaction (response) and amount of substance (dose). They observe two demonstrations illustrating the concept of dose-response.
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Gotta Be Me

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create model societies. In this social identity lesson, students conduct research so that they can plan and present model societies to their classmates. The societies must include information regarding how their society will...
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Temperate Forests vs. Wetlands

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare and contrast the temperate forest and wetlands by researching them in groups. For this forest lesson plan, students identify the economic, ecological, and social benefits of each.
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Source Search

For Teachers K - 5th
Students discuss the sources of items they use everyday. In this social studies instructional activity, students sort pictures of items used everyday by their source. Students participate in a source relay.
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Utah's Own

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the effects of humans on the environment. In this Social Studies activity, 4th graders analyze human changes to the environment. Students explore the actions and effects at a community level.
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...

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