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Arithmetic: Fractions
For this fractions instructional activity, students add positive and negative fractions with unlike denominators. They compute a fractional part of a number. This six-page instructional activity contains approximately 20 problems....
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Pythagorean Theorem
In this geometry worksheet, 10th graders solve for missing sides and angles of a triangle. They use the pythagorean theorem to solve for the unknown in a right triangle. There are 5 questions on this worksheet.
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Charting Wars
Students compare and contrast details of different wars throughout history. They discuss the reasons for wars through the ages and research a war in order to complete a class chart detailing seven different wars.
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Portrait of a Ruler
Students create a full-length portrait of the Emperor Hadrian that conveys his role through attributes and explain how this bust of Hadrian conveys a story about life as an emperor in ancient Rome.
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Taxonomy and the World of Microorganisms and Viruses
In this taxonomy activity, learners understand how organisms are classified using Linnaeus' system. Students classify organisms as either plant or animal. This activity has 24 fill in the blank and 6 matching questions.
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Presocratics
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to short answer and essay questions relating to presocratics.
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The Glorious Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution
Students relate the Glorious Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution through web based research and scenarios.
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Introduction To Law
Students define and identify various law terminology and vocabulary. They explain the role of law in society.
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From Fact To Fiction: Moby Dick
Students examine what makes a tragic hero and whether Captain Ahab fits the criteria. In this literature lesson, engage in group discussions and examine Captain Ahab from the novel Moby Dick. They will then engage in a debate and...
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Economics, Ecology, & Ethics
Students are introduced to the concepts of economics in a ethical way. In groups, they examine a shift in an economy and discover the effects of the shift. After reading an article, they evaluate it and they write their own conclusion...
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How Many Regular Polyhedrons Are There In This or Any Universe?
Students examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry. For this geometry lesson students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Democritus
This encyclopedia entry surveys the life and thought of the 5th century BCE Greek philosopher Democritus, who proposed the existence of the atom.
Other
Greek Philosophy: Leucippus and Democritus
This article provides an overview of the atomistic philosophy of the pre-Socratic philosophers Leucippus and Democritus in the 5th and 4th centuries, BCE.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Greek Philosophy
Learnng module in which Tom Richey engages us in a discussion of philosophical thought of the times in ancient Greece, beginning with the Greek sophists, Plato and Aristophanes. Teaching and learning materials include videos, unit guides...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Greek Philosophy
Introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the main topics and thinkers in the Greek philosophical tradition. Includes links to related articles. Helpful for relating particular philosophers to each other chronologically.
A&E Television
Biography: Plato
A biography presented on the Ancient Greek philosopher provides a good foundation of information about his life.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Socrates
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Socrates, the philosophy he developed, his influence, and his execution for impiety and for corrupting young people.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Plato
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Plato, the philosophy he developed, and his legacy.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids
Kids learn about the Philosophers of Ancient Greece on this site.
Other
Routledge Encyclopedia: Greek Philosophy: Impact on Islamic Philosophy
This article is a discussion of the Greek-Hellenistic philosophy within the Islamic world. Early Islamic philosophers shunned the influence of Greek philosophy; however, over time that view began to change. Certain philosophers hailed...
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Hipparchia
The interesting life of ancient Greek philosopher Hipparchia is told here in some detail. References for further study are included.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Zeno's Dichotomy Paradox?
Can you ever travel from one place to another? Ancient Greek philosopher Zeno of Elea gave a convincing argument that all motion is impossible- but where's the flaw in his logic? Colm Kelleher illustrates how to resolve Zeno's Dichotomy...