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A Novel Study Unit to Take Us Back in Time

For Teachers 7th - 10th
A Novel Study is the focus of this Literature PowerPoint. A class is about to have author Chris Paul come speak to their class about his novel, The Watson's Go to Birmingham - 1963. Before his appearance, the class is directed to do an...
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Molecular Sequences & Primate Evolution: Amino Acids, Hemoglobins in Evolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students compare differences in amino acids in the beta hemoglobin from representative primates, complete a matrix of those differences, and from these data, construct and interpret cladograms as they reflect relationships and timing of...
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Sports Participation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research statistics about sports participation in references such as the Statistical Abstract of the United States. They make and analyze a list of the 10 sports that the highest number of Americans participated in on an amateur...
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Popular Sovereignty Under the Kansas-Nebraska Act

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the implications of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. In this slavery lesson, 7th graders examine a map of 1820 America and discuss the balance of power implied by the map. Students then read Stephen Douglas's speech on...
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Get Your Motor Runnin'

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the technology of hybrid vehicles and the claims made on their behalf. Upon further exploration, they research and decide which cars, hybrid or non-hybrid, might perform best under various circumstances.
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A Call to Jihad

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view a video clip about Islam in the Middle East. They discuss quotes by Hussein calling for a jihad and what jihad means. They examine Hussein's leadership qualities as well.
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How Credit Cards Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the nature and use of credit cards. They view a video about the role of credit cards and the whole idea of consumer credit. They examine the benefits and disadvantages to both merchants and consumers.
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What Events Led to Lincoln's Assassination?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.  In this American history instructional activity, 4th graders conduct research, share their findings, and write a report about the events leading up to the death of...
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Cooperative Classroom Text Features Activities

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine text features and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this text features instructional activity, 5th graders go over Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and text features before they choose one to include in a...
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VARVES: Dating Sedimentary Strata: Geology, Paleontological Patterns

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars count the number of varves (annual layers of sediment) in shale billets, taken from the Green River Formation in Wyoming. The count is then extended to reflect the entire 260 meters of sediments where the billets originated.
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The Cytochrome-C Lab

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine a method biologists use to try to determine relationships. They examine how amino acid sequences have been determined for a number of proteins, and how scientists can make inferences about DNA based on the amino acid...
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THE GOOD AND THE BADDE: ARE STEREOTYPES A PERFECT FIT?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine stereotypes of women from The Good and the Badde in juxtaposition with the female characters in The Taming of the Shrew. Through this exercise, students locate evidence from the text of the play to support or refute...
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River of Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the composition and function of blood through a variety of media and hands-on experiences. This lesson is a very good introduction to blood and the circulatory system.
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative instructional activity, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets....
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Salon Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the 'Salon'. In this historic communications lesson, students role play and use discussion to enhance their understanding of the role the Salon played in 18th century Europe. Students will divide into groups,...
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Ethics on the Job

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars examine ethics in the workplace. In this Career and leadership lesson, students will pair up to discuss various issues surrounding workplace ethics. This lesson includes 3 different activities, and assessment and necessary...
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Study of an Artist

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research an artist, write a short report and do an oral presentation.
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Web Research Helps Students Choose Classroom Pets

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students interview different teachers in their school. They decide which pet would fit best in each classroom. They share the information they gathered with the class.
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Mormon Settlements

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Mormon settlements worksheet, students read the poster about the settlement of Salt Lake City. Students then determine if the settlement was a success or failure based on what they learned in the poster.
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LBJ-- Escalation in Vietnam and Domestic Programs

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War lesson, 8th graders research the escalation of the war during Lyndon Johnson's presidency. Students also explore the domestic programs that Johnson promoted. Students...
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Tolerance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of tolerance. In this diversity lesson plan, students discover what tolerance is and then research tolerance in historical perspectives. Learners explore how to promote tolerance in the future.
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Computer Enhanced Instruction

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete several computer skill lessons. In this computer skills lesson plan, 8th graders complete word processing, keyboarding, electronic research, and a PowerPoint presentation.
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Unit One - Introduction to World Religion

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine World Religions within this lesson. They can choose which assignments to complete depending on the grade they want to receive. There are no objectives to bounce off of when you view this lesson.
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Introducing Psychology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of observable behavior. They watch someone for three to five minutes and record everything that is seen. Students must be as objective as possible, avoid any value judgments about physical appearance or...