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Experimental Probability
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve word problems of the possibility of an event occurring using experimental probability. There are 10 questions with an answer key.
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What is Microbiology?
High schoolers research microbiologists. In this research instructional activity, students will research a microbiologist, create timeline sections, and build a timeline. High schoolers will also use a website to research a particular...
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Exploration of Mars
Young scholars explore the three-phase strategy used by NASA for scientific exploration. In this space science lesson, students research past missions to Mars. They share their discoveries and create a timeline as a class.
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Broadcasting the News Lesson 6
Students practice news reading at three words per second. They produce a news program while working as a team of reporters. They watch news clips of current reporters making a list of news reading tips. They play an online game that...
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The Importance of Tropisms
Students investigate plant tropisms using the scientific method. In this life science lesson, students learn about tropisms and test the response of corn seedlings to gravity. Response questions, extensions, and an adaptation for older...
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Save the Animals!
Learners research an endangered animal and share what they learned through the use of technology. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan on animals, students conduct research on an endangered animal. Then, learners create a PowerPoint...
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Breaking News English: Kuwait Elects Its First Female Politicians
In this ESL/EFL comprehension lesson, students read or listen to an article entitled, "Kuwait Elects Its First Female Politicians." They discuss the article and complete a variety of comprehension activities such as true or false, fill...
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Without Limits
Seventh graders research about the important contributions of two scientists they chose from the list. In this science lesson, 7th graders develop a creative presentation such as skits or news program about their research. They present...
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The Greenhouse Effect
Eighth graders research the Greenhouse Effect on the Internet. They use a variety of sources and take notes on the topic. They use ClarisWorks to type a report, use spellcheck, proof and edit. They can create a class bulletin board.
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Think Green
THINKGREEN has a computer printer cartridge collection program. After reading the story of how Assumption Secondary School in Burlington, Ontario started participating in the THINKGREEN recycling program, pupils work in groups of three...
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Computer Tracks Lunch Choices
Pupils read a story called Computer Program Tracks Lunch Choices and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events literacy lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling...
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You Can Stop!!
Students analyze smoking behavior based on peer pressure. In this health lesson plan, students read and complete worksheets on the internet concerning the behaviors associated with smoking. They summarize what they have learned by...
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"Geometry With Quilts"
Fifth graders examine the geometry of quilts. They discuss the history of quilting, design two nine-patch squares, exchange one design on an Internet bulletin board, and construct a hot pad that is quilted.
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TV Talks, We Listen?
Students recognize and analyze the link between advertisements and commercial programs as well as their influence on the audience. In this television and advertisement analysis lesson, students watch television to research the audience...
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Computer Words
Here is a set of cards explaining the meanings of a variety of different parts of a computer. While not exactly a lesson per se, these cards could be printed out and used quite easily in a formatted lesson. In this time of computers,...
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How to Change the World
Biology or health classmates read a case study about a family who is dealing with fetal alcohol syndrome. The PowerPoint that is supposed to be shown is not included, but there are a plethora of web resources that can be used to help you...
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If The Career Fits, Explore It!
Seventh graders are introduced to the Interest Inventory worksheet. Individually, they complete the inventory to determine the best career for them based on their characteristics. To end the lesson plan, they are shown their results to...
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Make Your Point with Power
Seventh graders create a PowerPoint presentation. In this technology activity, 7th graders use information they're learned in previous lessons to create a PowerPoint presentation.
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Athletes and Gay Teammates
Students research the Tim Hardaway story using internet resources. Students examine sexual identity and sports issues. As an additional assignment students will interview their campus athletic director to find out how such issues are...
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Preparing Arguments
Students review the information from the previous lesson on persuasion essays. In groups, they brainstorm a list of arguments to use to support their trip to Six Flags. They also develop counterarguments and gather information to put...
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Stretching Your Money with Coupons
Students examine ways to extend their budget with coupons. In this budgeting lesson, students read information about using coupons at the given website. Students make a list of 30-50 products they use in their homes and use online...
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The Chinese Massacre of 1871
Students investigate the historical Chinese Massacre of 1871. They conduct Internet research, analyze period maps of Los Angeles, read an article, design a timeline, and write a research paper.
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Personal Goals
Students analyze personal goals and set goals for themselves. In this goal setting lesson plan, students discuss short and long term goals. Students visit a website about goals and use the FCCLA planning process to set their own goals.
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Create Your Own Service Project
Students develop a community service project. In this service project lesson, students identify a concern within their community, set a goal, from a plan, and carryout a service project using the project guidelines.