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Mystery Spill

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners investigate the cause of birds dying in Monterey Bay. In this scientific research lesson plan, students use various resources, scientific investigations, and vector analysis to solve an environmental mystery.
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1968 – A Generation in Revolt

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders compare and contrast the revolts that took place around the world in 1968. In this global studies lesson plan, 10th graders research the youth revolts that took place in Paris, Prague, and Chicago in 1968 and create posters...
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Slope, slope-Intercept Form and Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate and solve linear equations using slopes. In this algebra lesson, students graph lines using the slope and y intercept. They also find the slope by rewriting their equation in to slope-intercept form from standard form.
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Concrete Research

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore concrete. In this physical science and computer research lesson, students work in groups to answer specific  questions about concrete. Each group of students completes a different worksheet with a specific subtopic....
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What's A Water Column Profile?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate water column data. In this earth science and seawater lesson, students determine how temperature, salinity, and density have an impact on sea water by viewing and analyzing data obtained from a number of websites....
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Simple Harmonic Motion with Dr. DAQ

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students study the work and accomplishment of Galileo. In this physics lesson, students calculate the period of a pendulum's using a mathematical equation. They explain the different factors affecting its period.
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Where Have All the Road Salts Gone, Long Time Migrating

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine what happens to road salt after it is applied to the road during a storm. In groups, they collect their samples using a conductivity meter and enter their data into a database. They analyze and discuss the data...
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Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore journals. In this Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier lesson, students read the historical fiction book and conduct research activities to validate events in the plot that reflect the Lewis and Clark...
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Mighty Minerals

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate the physical and chemical characteristics of minerals. They make a list of the uses of minerals found in Illinois. They write a report individually based on their observations.
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Using Logos and Mission Statements to Communicate Sustainable Forestry Information

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars survey forestry foundations to see how they represent important information into their logos and mission statements. In this forestry lesson plan, students use the information to better understand visual representations...
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NW Link Protocol

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this technology worksheet, students practice logging in to the NW Server and following the security measures for the system.
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All Shook Up

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students measure movements in the Earth's crust due to seismic activity. Students calculate the amount of displacement in horizontal and vertical direction due to an earthquake.
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Chromatography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars study about chromatography, a process used to separate mixtures.
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Personal Learning Profile

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the life of Ghandi in order to find out how they learn. The choice of Ghandi was made because many students are not familar with him. Then student engage in different modalities of learning and take learning style...
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Universal Studios' Roller Coasters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article and review a type of graph or other graphic representation. They write a response to a ""Task"" that may be a letter, a report, or a speech to an interested group. In the written response they must refer to both...
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A Measuring Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice measuring items. In this measurement lesson, students read the book Measuring Penny and create their own system of measurement. Students measure various items in the classroom, using their creative measurement system.
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The Renaissance, Background

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the Renaissance by viewing a PowerPoint presentation. In this Renaissance lesson, students locate the important countries and cities of the Renaissance. Students compare how it was in England from the rest of...
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Tree Cycles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the life cycle of a tree by researching the Internet.  In this plant life lesson plan, 4th graders observe The Life of a Tree website and discuss the life of a tree from sprout to death.  Students create a...
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The Civil War - Reading on the Internet

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students fill out a KWL worksheet and answer short answer questions about the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plans, students find the answers to their questions by researching the Internet.
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MIDDLE AGES

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine key terms from the Middle Ages. They discuss the relevance of those terms to our Modern Times. They explore historical information and interpret information about world history.
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Activity #4 Ground Water Model In a Jar

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students devlop a model, which they illustrate a water table and allow for the discussion of common terms and illustrate what those terms mean. They comprehend that a flow rates, removal of contaminants, and the amount of water stored...
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Governmental Influence on the Construction of Dams

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students comprehend how the type of government system affects the country's ability to change the environment by construction of large projects like dams. They explain how the type of government a country has can determine the ability...
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To Dig or Not to Dig: The Stadium Showdown

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine an ethical public dilemma. In this cultural resource lesson, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can take to protect...
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Your Body, Your Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study sickle cell anemia and other genetic disorders.  In this investigative lesson students create a poster and present it to the class on a certain disorder.