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Mastermind

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students observe the differences and similarities between "masterpieces" and mass-produced objects. They analyze the value of masterpieces and mass-produced items. Students persuade panel members to accept items that they recommend into...
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PPT
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Louisiana History-Unit 4: Early People of Louisiana and a Meeting of Different Worlds

For Teachers 6th - 7th
The Poverty Point Culture of Louisiana is described in detail within four slides of this six-slide PowerPoint. Four detailed paragraphs help describe the economic legacy that existed in Louisiana. A table, map, and photo are included to...
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Mineral Mania

For Students 7th - 9th
In this mineral learning exercise, students use an on line source to answer questions about minerals, about resources and their uses, about fireworks and about birthstones.
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A Day In The Life Of An Egyptian

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students divide into research groups, and are each assigned a research topic. They access an award-winning Ancient Egypt site, which is an interactive book about the history and culture of the Ancient Egyptian civilization.
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Interactive
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Santa Fe, New Mexico

For Students 4th - 5th
For this vocabulary usage online/interactive worksheet, students use the words in the word bank to complete conversational sentences about Santa Fe, New Mexico. Students fill in 10 blanks and click the Check button to check their answers. 
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Beanie Baby

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners will explain the importance of soybeans. In this science lesson, students participate in making a "beanie baby" necklace. Additionally, learners observe their soybeans for germination and growth for 7-10 days. Students record...
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Lesson Planet Article
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Season of Giving Lessons

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Share the gift of giving with students.
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Beanie Baby

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate the growing of beans by using a creative experiment. They plant and grow beans in a bag before transplanting them. The bean bag is checked several times a day and the data is recorded. The data is analyzed and...
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Whimsical Metal Sculpture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a whimsical metal sculpture. After viewing a Powerpoint presentation on the techniques, students make their own piece of beautiful art.
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Mineral Mania

For Students 6th - 9th
In this mineral worksheet, students visit http://sciencespot.net and answer 90 questions about mineral uses, mineral groups, fireworks, and minerals found around the home.
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Introduction to Archaeology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation called, Archaeological Terms then discuss the job of an archaeologist and new vocabulary. They view the teacher made "artifact grid" and photograph the grid from different angles. They work in...
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Worksheet
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Mother's Day - Alphabetical Order

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this Mother's day worksheet, learners put words that have to do with Mother's day in alphabetical order. Students put 16 words in alphabetical order.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico: Vocabulary Follow-Up

For Students 4th - 6th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences, using Santa Fe, New Mexico associated vocabulary given at the top of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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The Phoenicians and the Beginnings of the Alphabet

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research the history of the alphabet and the Phoenician people. In this alphabet history lesson, students view images of Phoenician ships and discuss their trading abilities. Students view various locations on a map and visit...
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Recycling Activities

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the importance of recycling. In this environmental science lesson plan, students classify materials as recyclable or not. They make posters that promote the benefits of recycling.
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Digging Detectives

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students demonstrate basic procedures for archeological excavations. They explore an archeological site, students using various archeological methods and techniques to determine some of the aspects of past life and culture.
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Ancient Egypt: Domestic Life: Bartering

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ancient Egypt worksheet, students read about bartering in the marketplace. Students find the value of 4 items and draw the things you could barter them for.
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Valentine's Day Alphabetical Order

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Valentine's Day Worksheet, students alphabetize a set of 16 Valentine's Day words. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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Valentines Day Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with Valentine's Day. Students spell 20 words.