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Who Needs My Help?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students think about helping others. In this citizenship instructional activity, students think of people in their lives who could use their help. Students illustrate the things they do to help others.
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Following the Footsteps of Einstein

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners inquire about creating inventions. In this inventions lesson, students read the biography of Albert Einstein and discuss ethics. Learners brainstorm ideas that will change their community.
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High Five

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss making choices, behavior and goals. In this responsibility lesson, students make list of goals they want to achieve. Students share their lists with each other and decide if they make choices that help them achieve their...
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Responsible Eating

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify healthy eating habits. In this nutrition lesson, students discuss the food pyramid and healthy food choices. Students track their daily food intake in a journal.
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Responsible Youth in the News

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research newspapers and magazines for articles about young people being responsible or being irresponsible. In this responsibility lesson, students discuss responsibility and the articles. Students answer questions in groups...
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Addressing Community Problems

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars discuss how to solve problems in the community. In this character education lesson, students brainstorm major problems in their neighborhoods and list them on the board. Young scholars are divided into groups and focus on...
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Character Book

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover the behavior that represents trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness and caring. In this character lesson, students make a collage of pictures demonstrating good behavior.
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Responsibility

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students invite community workers to visit and speak about how they serve the community.  In this character education instructional activity, students recognize that community workers have an obligation to protect and serve others. ...
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How to Clean Up An Oil Spill

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice cleaning up an oil spill. In this good citizenship instructional activity, students experiment with different cleaning agents to see which ones clean oil off a soft toy. They compare this experiment with the volunteers...
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Mardi Gras Character Carnival

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create Mardi Gras floats from shoeboxes to illustrate the Six Pillars of Character. In this character education instructional activity, students discuss Mardi Gras and famous celebrations. Students make floats out of shoeboxes...
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Symmetry in Paper Airplanes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore symmetry.  In this geometry and scientific inquiry lesson, students design paper airplanes with middle line symmetry, as well as right, obtuse, and acute angles.  Students measure the plane's angles using a protractor,...
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The Robot Archaeologist

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover what is needed to program an underwater robot to complete a course of action.  In this robot archaeologist lesson students design an archaeological strategy of an underwater vehicle. 
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Mnemonics to Remember Your Trig Ratios

For Students 10th - 12th
In this calculus worksheet, students review mnemonic rhymes to help them remember the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent. They are funny and memorable for any grade level.
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Deep Sea Drilling

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore ocean vessels that drill the ocean floor. In this ocean drilling lesson, students watch videos about drilling the ocean floor and discuss. Students get into groups, go outside and use string to mark off the amount of...
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Government by the People - Initiative and Referendum

For Students 6th - 9th
Students use the Internet and worksheet to understand the concept of referendums and ballot innitiatives.
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Teaching Fundamental Movement

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. In this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.
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The Power of Roman Engineering

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders build a replica of the Roman aqueduct. In this Roman engineering instructional activity students create and label a model of the Roman aqueduct. Students watch a slide-show of the Roman aqueduct ruins.
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East Meets West: Americans on the Move

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers imagine what it was like to be part of the Lewis and Clark expedition. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson, students watch "East Meets West: Americans on the Move," and then write journal entries from the perspective...
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Probability

For Students 9th - 12th
In this probability and statistics learning exercise, students determine the probability of a series of independent event occurring.  The one page learning exercise contains a combination of four multiple choice and free response...
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Fahrenheit 451 Quiz

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 11 multiple choice questions about Bradbury's Farenheit 451. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Stable and Unstable Structures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research three major bridge collapses. In this Physical Science lesson plan, students will sketch a bridge design for their area after their research. All bridge designs will be presented to the class to discuss strengths...
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Mixing It Up!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the different states of matter. In this science instructional activity, 3rd graders describe the different components of solutions and mixtures. They create emulsions, foams and suspensions in the lab.
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Human Population's Response to Re-emerging and Emerging Infectious Diseases

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the human population response to microbial diseases.  In this disease instructional activity students observe population trends, write about a scientist and evaluate and defend current treatments for infectious diseases. 
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Gingerbread Architecture: An Exploration and Engineering

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders design and build a gingerbread house. In this technology lesson, 8th graders research the important components of a house. They evaluate the strength of their design and suggest modifications when necessary.