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Chain Reaction
Students read a magazine on chain reaction and complete an included crossword puzzle. They select one interesting fact they learned and share it with the class, playing a game of truths and lie. Next, the students create 3 statements,...
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The Mathematical Implications of Lying
Learners explore how statistics can be interpreted in different ways. In this probability lesson students complete a class lab activity then discuss their findings.
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The Flat-Out Truth
In this Earth's shape worksheet, students read an article about a gentleman who believes the Earth is flat. Then students complete 5 short answer questions.
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Body Invaders: Depression
Students study clinical depression and its various treatments. In this depression lesson students create a poster that shows one of the misconceptions about depression.
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Shark Attack
Students study the white shark and the red triangle. In this critical thinking lesson students assess the validity of facts about sharks and create a public service announcement either promoting shark or human protection.
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Where is Shirley the Elephant?
Young animal lovers engage in a lesson that's all about elephants. They access an elephant sanctuary website and read a story about Shirley the elephant. They perform a series of activities based upon that story, and also study about the...
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Debunking the Myth of the American West
Students participate in a close reading. They examine the text closely for implied and hidden meaning, dissect the story to understand the text as a written craft, and discuss significant details and overall meaning of story. They...
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Crime Scenes
In this crime scene instructional activity, students answer multiple choice questions on different situations involving crime scenes. Students complete 5 questions.
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Rocks and Minerals Internet Hunt
In this rocks and minerals worksheet, learners use provided links to research questions about rocks and minerals, and complete internet activities given, using links provided.
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Shark Attack
Students examine the white shark. They think critically about a set of shark facts and predict whether the statements are true or false. Students describe a year in the life of a white shark living in the Red Triangle. They create a...