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Growing Files for Women's History
Students research a woman from their local community. They use primary source documents and old newspapers to gather information. They present the information to the class.
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Flip a Coin
Students are introduced to the concept of probability. In groups, they make a prediction about how many times a coin might show heads or tails when flipped. They carry out the experiment and record their results to compare it to their...
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Read-a-thon
Students gain an appreciation for books. They track and calculate the amount of money collected in a classroom or school-wide read-a-thon. The lesson encourages students to become better readers with the end result being an increase in...
National First Ladies' Library
The Flying Inauguration of the "Sudden President
Young scholars study the inauguration process as well as what the constitution states about who succeeds the President of the US when the office is emergently vacant. They discuss the role of government and the events leading to Lyndon...
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Insect Investigator
Students examine and identify common insects. They observe these insects in their environment and keep track of how many they see. They use magnifying glasses and special hats to get into the role of an inspector.
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Consumer Surplus
Learners examine the meaning of the term consumer surplus, and apply the concept to various scenarios.
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Favorite Survey
Fourth graders collect and organize data for charts and bar graphs by questioning their classmates. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan which guides them through their 'favorites' survey.
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Creating Bar Graph
Seventh graders, after an explanation and demonstration compare how many different places there at Cocowalk.
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View the News with a Parent
Students view local television news programs with their parents to analyze content and discuss current isues. They write with their parents comments on their discussion to be later shared in class..
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Probability
Sixth graders explore probability. They analyze a class chart and list the letters of the alphabet according to frequency. Using the data collected, they complete probability problems.
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Graphing Pockets
Second graders explore graphing. They count the number of pockets on their clothes and use Microsoft Excel to enter their data. Students create a class graph displaying their findings.
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Insect Biodiversity
Students observe the process of transect sampling using insect nets, to get a chance to compare the presence of different species and populations in various vegetational areas. They study the different specimens caught and compare their...
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Knock on Wood
Students discuss, in small groups, four situations provided and assess whether they believe the action done was right or wrong. They identify peer
pressure and how it influences young boys and to provide young boys with tools to resist...
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Jeopardy Game
Young scholars create and play a game of world history Jeopardy. In this world history lesson, students follow the provided instructions to write questions for a game of Jeopardy and then play it.
Free Reading
Free Reading: Letter Hunt Tally: A Letter Sound Accuracy Game
Students play detective and discover a given letter at the beginning of a word. They keep a "tally" sheet and compete with their classmates. This site includes links to Letter cards and a Letter Hunt Tally Sheet.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Mn Step: Scientific Methods: Using "Awakenings" to Dispel Misconceptions
An activity where learners watch the movie "Awakenings" starring Robin Williams. The purpose of the activity is for students to record on a tally sheet each time they notice a step in the scientific method being used. They will become...
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Book Units Teacher: Analogy Game [Pdf]
This is a printable game where students are given a sheet of analogies with sets of two pairs of words. The last word in the second pair is missing and students must study the relationship between the words in the first pair to determine...