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The Basics of Earth Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss and define the term "scientific theory." They work in small groups to draft an overview of one theory including details about the theory's evidence and significance.
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Current Topics in Biotechnology

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders are introduced to the concept of biotechnology. Using the internet, they research the latest developments in this field and the tools used by biotechnologists. They share their information with the class and create a...
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Fun With Faces: Stuart, Da Vinci and Picasso

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders conduct research and review art work to compare the styles of Stuart, Da Vinci and Picasso. They develop and compile a portfolio including masterpieces of these artists and original works. Students compose detailed...
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Past and Present Tense

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make predictions about the coming up chapter in their book. Students are introduced to new vocabulary words and definition for this new chapter. Students create a table where they can input the new vocabulary word, definition...
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Skates

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students gain understanding of structure, characteristics, and basic needs of living things and their role in world, identify parts of skate, observe details of skate's body and skate egg case, and identify unique characteristics of skates.
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What Did You Say?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders identify main ideas in reading selections. They read newspaper letters to the editor, identify the main ideas, list the supporting details, and present each side of the issue to the class.
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Language Arts: Persuasion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the characteristics of persuasive writing. They identify arguments, supporting details, and discuss how to reorganize and present information in more effective ways. Students compose their own essays and discuss...
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Public Policy Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article about a pressing public policy issue. Using the text, they identify the themes, facts and ideas presented and develop an argument supporting or disagreeing with the position of the author. In groups, they...
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My Black Teddy

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read "Bonnie the Black Bear"and discuss black bear facts. In teams, they research the internet about black bears. They create their own stories about black bears using three facts from the information they've researched.
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I Am An Animal: Where Do I Live?

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners make an alphabet booklet using the computer to find pictures and facts about farm animals, zoo animals and pets. They write facts about the animals: where they live, what they eat, their coloring, etc.
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"Whales are Mammals" Idea Web

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the characteristics of whales that defines them as mammals. Using the internet and Inspiration software, 3rd graders create and organize "idea bubbles" to organize facts about whales. They locate details to...
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Evaluating Material By Using Quotations

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine how to evaluate reading material by using direct quotations. They read a Newsweek magazine article, answer questions, underline the passage that supports their written response, and write a letter to a senator...
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Wildcat Dumping Site

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research facts about illegal dumping sites and write an editorial exposing the effects of the site from their point of view and persuades readers to take action. Students brainstorm ideas that could be included in the...
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Fish Kills!

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate a fish kill occurrence, the Lake Iluka simulation. They examine what would happen if a fish kill happened today in their watershed area? what type of problems it might cause? They also discuss in groups any specific...
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Do Some Research

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders participate in various activities in which they must complete research. Individually, they draw a human heart and label each part along with its function. They use the internet to research an invention in Mesopotamia was...
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Play Therapy Activities to Enhance Self‐Esteem

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
Discover activities to help learners increase self-awareness, build peer and family relations, and develop positive self-esteem. Here you'll find six suggestions for instilling a sense of confidence and self awareness in youngsters. Each...
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Tossing the Text Book: Teaching Modern History

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze primary sources.  In this Current Events lesson, 10th graders write a short two - three paged paper answering a specific question.  Students prepare a fact sheet for the class detailing points that support the...
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6 Ways to Teach About The Titanic Disaster

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Teaching lessons about the Titanic disaster can be a way to get students thinking about science, social issues, and history.
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Build an Indoor Compost Bin

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write an essay to describe the contents of a compost bin.  In this composting lesson, students create a compost bin. Students examine soil for its contents and explains in an essay the impact of the soil on the environment.
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Springfield Digital Storytelling Project #6: Grapes Commercial

For Teachers 6th
Here is a fabulous lesson that should have your class very excited! They utilize the GRAPES formula in order to produce a commercial like ones we see on TV. Working in pairs, they must come up with a script, take video, provide music,...
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Paragraph Writing

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders receive Gummi hamburgers. They discuss parts and structure of a (real) hamburger. Students dissect the gummi hamburger and rearrange the pieces. Students discuss the problems that would be caused by this with a real...
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Presenting a Research-Based Claim: Effective Speaking Techniques

For Teachers 6th Standards
Take note. Scholars receive their claim drafts back to revise and write their claims and three pieces of evidence on notecards. They save the notecards to use when the verbally present their claims to the class. At the end, individuals...
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Build an Outdoor Compost Heap

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study how to create a compost heap. In this composting lesson, students create a compost heap. Students write an essay describing the process.
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Writing a First Draft: Accessing Books Around the World Informative Paragraph

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Supervise the final drafting of a well-organized paragraph by following the steps outlined in this plan. Using the included sample paragraph as a model, class members brainstorm criteria for quality work and then compose their paragraphs...