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Paper Vests
Second graders listen to background information on designated Black Americans and read some books about them. They choose one of the persons studied and create a paper vest relating the person's contributions.
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Social Issues
Students examine issues that affect Americans every day and create a documentary regarding a selected topic. In small groups they select an issue, conduct Internet research, and create an information sheet. Students write interview...
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Painting Presidential Portraits
Eleventh graders examine the duties and powers of the president. In this American Government lesson, 11th graders research to find information on the role of the president. Students practice reading and listening skills.
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Planting Time
Students research crops grown in the United States. In this agriculture instructional activity, students identify various crops cultivated across the United States as they create charts and maps that note the information.
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Proportions in Stories
Students solve problems dealing with ratios and proportions. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems using equations and symbols. They correctly convert between percents and decimals.
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Counting Money
Students read, write, and identify different coin combinations and use this information in real-world situations.
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Multimedia Morning Mania
Students interact with a morning meeting slideshow. They read, write and watch information that is projected onto a whiteboard.
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Where's the Period in the Periodic Tables?
Students investigate the Periodic Table of Elements. The teacher is provided with the necessary background information to complete the lesson. Students practice matching the element symbol to its place on the chart.
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Researching a Scientist/Inventor
Students research scientists and inventors. They research their figure and write notes on a Fact Card template, biographical information regarding their figure, their occupation and achievements. After citing their information and...
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Stimulus Response
Learners explore the five steps in the stimulus-response pathway. They analyze the senses and the difference between animals' primary and secondary senses. Students collect information about animal behavior to debate the ethics of...
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China CultureQuest
Students use the internet and other tools to examine the culture of China. In groups, they brainstorm a list of topics they want to know more about and practice writing Chinese letters. They create a collage to show the class what...
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Compatible Numbers To Ten
Students solve both addition and subtraction facts and discover the relationship between adding and subtracting equations. Students read real life word problems, extrapolate needed information, and write equations to solve the story...
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Periodic Table At A Glance
In this periodic table worksheet, students fill in missing information such as atomic number, atomic mass, family name, etc. using the periodic table as their reference.
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Math: Football League Statistics
Students examine a soccer league final standings chart and then answer 12 questions based on the information provided. They calculate some answers in both fractions and percentages.
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Sikhism - Baisakhi
In this religious festivals worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer with information about groups they personally belong to. Students also answer some short answer question pertaining to Sikhism in light of the information they...
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Separate is Not Equal
Students use political cartoons and editorials to study Brown v. Board of Education. In this Brown v. Board of Education lesson, students read the background information on eight cartoons and editorials for a study on Brown v....
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Facing Life's Challenges
Learners analyze divination and carry out experiments using a probability model. In this probability lesson, students review information about divination and predictions in various cultures. Learners set up experiments to test...
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How Does a Pedigree Help Us to Trace a Trait That is Inherited?
Students analyze genetic patterns. In this pedigree lesson, students determine dominant or recessive inheritance. They construct a human pedigree from genetic information.
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Doing Lewis Dot Diagrams
Students observe the periodic table and draw the Lewis Dot Diagram. In this investigative lesson students construct information on several elements including the Lewis Dot Formation and take a quiz on the information they...
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Connecticut Complicity
Eleventh graders take a closer look at slavery in Connecticut. In this slavery lesson, 11th graders research the contributions of Connecticut residents who spoke out about the issue of slavery. Students take on the personas of the...
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Note-Taking Skills
Students take a closer look at their note-taking skills. In this communication lesson, students summarize information by taking notes using the various methods that their instructor presents to them.
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Underground Railroad
Eighth graders explore the Underground Railroad. In this American History instructional activity, 8th graders create a song about the railroad. Students analyze various symbols used during the Underground Railroad.
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Cave Painting
Students research ancient cave art in France via the internet. They apply the skills and information by creating their own cave art.
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Time Is On the Line
Students observe how to develop a chronological timeline. They construct a timeline, placing six significant events in chronological order, using symbols and pictures to correspond with the events and dates.