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The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde
Students research evidence discovered during Mesa Verde archaeological dig, view images of ancient artifacts, simultate real dig and reconstruct items buried on school grounds, and create newsletter or video tape skit.
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Bottom-Line Personal Finance Myths
Students investigate the concept of personal finance. They take a look at some of the misconceptions that surround many financial responsibilities. Students examine statistics and other factors in order to comprehend sound principles...
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WCCS News 78 Investigative Report
Young scholars role play the role of investigative reporters. In groups, they determine what type of bird is leaving its droppings on the overhead highway beams. They answer a given set of questions and present their conclusions to the...
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The Heart Symbol
Students investigate the symbol of the heart and how it is used to represent the relationship of friendship. They look at samples of the heart set in different contexts in order to compare and contrast them. Students answer some key...
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Costume Party Word Scramble
In this language arts worksheet, students analyze 15 scrambled words which pertain to Halloween. Students decipher each word and write it correctly. Answers are provided at the bottom of the page.
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Proud to Be Me Mobile
Student create mobiles to promote self-awareness and discovery. In this creative hands-on mobile lesson, students use large star patterns to create a mobile that reflects a theme they've chosen, representing something about themselves....
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You and Me and God Make Three!
Students examine the concept of Divine origin as it relates to tolerance. In this tolerance instructional activity, students learn to explain the creation of humanity in the Divine image. They discuss how to live with the tenet of loving...
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Eminent Domain: Should Private Property Be Taken for Public Use?
Learners explore the concept of eminent domain. In this eminent domain lesson, students analyze positive and negative consequences of Supreme Court rulings in three cases pertaining to the public good.
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Employment Growth in America
Learners examine the incomes that various jobs offer. For this economics lesson, students determine how education, training, market value, and productivity determine the income levels of professions as they listen to a lecture and...
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Clam Word Search
In this clam vocabulary worksheet, learners recognize words that relate to clams. Students complete the word search by finding all of the nine clam words.
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Exploring the Planets
Sixth graders explore the planets through an interactive web site. In this astronomy based activity, 6th graders compare planets, explore comets, and discover planet facts through a variety of activities provided by the Smithsonian Museum.
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Desert Tortoise Adaptations
Pupils observe the Desert Tortoise in its natural surroundings. In this adaptations lesson, students study and take pictures of an animal in its habitat, then design a PowerPoint which addresses adaptations, biodiversity, and threats to...
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Element Videos
Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. In this element lesson, students work with partners to create a 1-2 minute video giving interesting information about their element. They include the name, symbol, atomic...
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My Ideal World
Students create an image symbolic of their ideal world. In this lesson plan inspired by To Kill a Mockingbird and the artwork of Edward Hicks, students use Adobe Photoshop to create an image symbolic of their personal utopia.
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Analyzing Motion of a Tossed Ball
Students investigate the parameters involved with launching a basketball at an angle. In this motion lesson students predict and sketch graphs that show the motion of a ball toss.
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Festivals
Students investigate Festivals and invent a new one, and write a short review of it.
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How Bad Are They?
Students consider a moral dilemma and state their response in English. They practice using a conditional phrase "if...then"
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Vitamin C
Young scholars learn and sing a song about vitamins and how important vitamin C is in a healthy diet.
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B is for Banana
Young scholars learn and practice the song "B is for Banana" and examine how eating bananas is important for good nutrition and health.
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Fiber
Students learn and practice the song "Fiber," and explore the importance of fiber in a healthy diet.
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Salad Sisters
Students learn and practice the song "Salad Sisters" and determine how salads are part of a healthy diet.
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Yes I Can!
Students learn and practice the song "Yes I Can Eat 5 a Day" and determine how fruits and vegetables play an integral part in their health.
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DRASING NATURE
Students take samples of local trees and identify the tree using a field guide. They keep data for the tree on the Tree ID sheet. They create leaf, seed, bark, and flower prints and paint them.
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Public Schools and Prayer - Do They Mix?
Students discuss and research different Supreme Court cases and examine religious freedom and prayer in public schools.