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Drip, Drip, Drip or The Case of the Leaky Faucet

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the cost of wasted water. In this math lesson, students conduct an experiment in which they collect data on how much water is lost when a faucet leaks. Students figure the cost of the water that was wasted.
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Introducing Microsoft Word

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore Microsoft Word. For this technology lesson, students discover the basic word processing commands. Students enter and change text within the word document.
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Skin Cancer Prevention

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss skin cancer prevention. For this skin cancer lesson, students read a pamphlet that tells the causes of skin cancer and what you can do to prevent it. Students will choose from a variety of projects which focus on skin...
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Enrichment Project

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils create enrichment activities for Geoboards, Napier Rods, and Bean Sticks. This includes annotated links to problem solving Internet Sites.
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Mathematical Magazines

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars classify and tabulate the type of advertisements found in a collection of magazines. Determination is made on what percent of the total number of ads each type represents. They present their results orally and in a graph.
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Math: Party Time!

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discover how to calculate the total costs for a party. They determine the unit prices of food and supplies, the quantities needed, and complete a chart displaying their findings. Students calculate the costs per serving...
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Global Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students select appropriate data to determine the mean, median, mode and range of a set of data. They calculate the statistical data on literacy rates and life expectancy within each geographic region of the world. Students determine...
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Addressing a Personal Size Envelope

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners correctly address a personal size envelope. For this addressing lesson plan, students organize information such as an address, return address, and stamp on an envelope.
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Energy Choices

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars figure the best gas prices. In this math lesson, students add and multiply with decimals. Young scholars complete a worksheet to find which supplier offers the best gas prices.
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Flips, Turns, and Slides: Adventures with Transformations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore transformations. In this math lesson, students plot points on a coordinate grid and construct shapes. Students discuss movements on the grid as flips, turns and slides.
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Global Warming

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore global warming. In this science lesson, students research global warming. Students work in small groups to create a presentation about global warming.
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How Much Will I Spend On Gas?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students construct a linear graph. In this graphing lesson, students determine a monthly budget for gasoline. Students construct a t-chart and coordinate graph to display data. Resources are provided.
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I'm Out of Here

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a travel budget. In this budget activity, students research vacation destinations. Working independently, students research destinations on the Internet and construct a budget for the vacation.  Resources provided.
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Making a Grocery List

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students make a list and decode words that are related to grocery shopping. In this grocery shopping lesson plan, students discuss what you do at the grocery store.
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Mathematical Magazines

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students look through magazines and calculate the percentages of the types of ads in the magazines. In this percentages lesson plan, students create a graph to show their results.
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Setting Goals for Success

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students construct SMART goals. In this goal-setting lesson plan, students discover how to write a SMART goal for their student portfolios. Working in pairs students write short-term goals that will build towards a long-term goal.
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Temperature Bar Graph

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore mean, median and mode. In this math lesson, students analyze temperature data and figure the mean, median, and mode of the data. Students graph the data in a bar graph.
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The GED Test: Who Passed?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine the importance of reading with understanding in order to pass the GED. In this literacy lesson, students discuss how important reading for understanding is in order for them to pass the GED. Students also calculate...
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Scientific Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the steps in the scientific methods. Through activities, students discover the scientific is a tool for solving problems of any kind. High schoolers will fill out a scientific method chart, and determine what...
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Introduction to Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore poetry. They investigate the poetry al around them. Students examine poetry in order to create a deeper understanding of poetry. They read and write a variety of poetry.
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OTC Medications

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students become aware of better ways to read and analyze the information provided on OTC labels. This concept is accompanied with the integration of technology, brochures and a Venn Diagram for illustration. They assess medical...
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Atlatl Lessons for Grade 8

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the weapons of the Aboriginal people.  In this eight grade math/science lesson, 8th graders collect and analyze data regarding the speed and distance of a dart thrown with an atlatl.  Students choose the...
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A Different View

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Readers need to understand how their personal view point may differ or change how they see the view point found in a written text. Third graders read two informational pieces and fill out a graphic organizer to help them differentiate...
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Comparing Health Insurance Plans

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students compare insurance plans. In this vocational lesson, students research different insurance plans and determine the best plan for their needs.