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What is Matter?

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students create a definition of matter. In this physical science lesson, students work in pairs to sort items printed on cards into several categories (matter, non-matter, and unsure) and agree on a definition of matter.
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Fossil Facts and Finds- Using the Magic Bag

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate fossils. In this geology lesson plan, students study various types of fossils in rocks and identify the characteristics of the fossil. Students write a research paper on their fossil.
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Great Online Art Sites

For Teachers K - 8th
Students complete an online study of art websites. In this art and technology lesson, students explore the links and try the activities to learn about art online.
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Holiday Cards using Publisher

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create a holiday card using technology. In this technology lesson plan, students use Publisher templates to create a holiday card. Students organize, design, and edit their card.
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Create a Storybook in KidPix

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology lesson, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Learners illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.
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Reading + Keyboarding= Success

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students practice their keyboarding skills. In this typing lesson, students use interesting stories to practice their skills. They practice throughout the semester and then monitor their improvement.
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Animal Characteristics

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create a graphic organizer to study animal characteristics. In this animal characteristics lesson plan, students use a program in Microsoft Word to create a brainstorm about different animal characteristics.
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Dripping Paint [Action Painting]

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create examples of American Abstract Expressionism after studying the art of Jackson Pollock in this Art instructional activity for all levels. It is suggested to work with small groups of students if this instructional...
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Using Geometric Shapes in Architecture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify two and three dimensional shapes used in architectural designs by viewing images on the Internet.  In this geometry lesson, 3rd graders create their own building designs and identify the geometric shapes that...
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Flat Shapes in Three Dimension

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore sculpture. In this lesson about finding sculpture ideas in movement and rhythm, students make 3-dimensional shapes. Young scholars create a sculpture paying attention to balance, rhythm and repetition. Students...
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Writing About Art: Comparing Portraits

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students write a composition comparing and contrasting two portraits. In this comparing and contrasting lesson, students will observe two portraits and compare them through their writing. They then will write a letter to the artists...
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What is Life?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners investigate the characteristics of living things. In this life science lesson, students examine several living and non-living specimens. Learners determine which things are living and non-living.
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Understanding Religious Clothing

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of religious clothing. For this Teaching Tolerance lesson, students examine misconceptions and stereotypes regarding religious clothing as they read selected articles and discuss their impressions.
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Finding Balance

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Learners explore how an artist uses the force of gravity to create balance in a sculpture. In this sculpting lesson, students create their own sculpture applying concepts from the lesson.
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Erosion

For Teachers K - 12th
Students examine soil erosion and what causes it.  In this soil lesson students complete several experiments on soil erosion and the weathering process. 
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Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Students study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.
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Constellation Companions

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students research the star composition for a constellation after a brainstorming session suggesting why humans have organized the night sky into constellation patterns. They use the research to create their own constellation and myth...
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Medieval Natural Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students discuss and view examples of the illuminated manuscripts that were created during medieval times and into the Renaissance. In small groups, they research the resources that were used to create the manuscripts and classify them...
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Excel Turns Data Into Information

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students use excel to analyze data. In this technology activity, students enter data into the excel program to find averages and organize data.
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Marshland Ecosystem

For Teachers K - 12th
Students classify animals based on their physical characteristics and eating habits.  For this animal identification lesson plan, students investigate the life forms shown on a Parisian ceramic basin, and discover ecosystem the...
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Capturing Light: The Science of Photography

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils create their own cameras to understand how artists use light to capture an image in a photograph. In this light lesson plan, students use tape, wax paper, rubber bands, and more to create their cameras.
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Constellation Companions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify constellations and the characteristics of the stars that compose them. In this space science lesson, students view depictions of Ursa Major and Ursa Minor in the book Astronomical Micelleny. Learners create their own...
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Methods of Mystery

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students utilize the scientific method to discover the age of an item.  In this historical dating lesson plan, students compare and contrast a 400 year old cabinet to one made within a few years by using carbon dating....
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Periodic Pigment

For Teachers K - 12th
Students make paint using the ingredients from recipes from the 17th century. In this paint making lesson plan, students follow a recipe with vegetable oil, eggs, pigment, paintbrushes, and more to make their paint.

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