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Friction Fanatics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student and compare the three types of friction. For this physics lesson, students determine the coefficient of friction using the CEENBoT. They investigate how friction changes as the angle of the incline changes.
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Cell Me What?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of robots and cells. In this biology lesson, students examine the parts and function of cell organelles. They create a visual representation of their cell/robot analogy.
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Dude, Who Hit My Car?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners discuss how investigators solve a hit and run accident. In this physical science lesson, students recreate an accident scene using CEENBot. They collect data from the experiment and formulate conclusion.
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Voltage Vantage

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students measure the voltage discharge of robots as the motors are used. In this physics lesson, students explain how to use a multimeter to measure voltage. They graph the voltage change over time and present their findings in class.
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Have I Been Hacked?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate how effective SNEAK strategies are in detecting hackers. In this technology lesson, students explain the ethical issues about hacking. They graph and analyze their experimental results.
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Recording the Deed: Note-Taking on Heroes

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students prepare to write summaries of heroes. In this note-taking lesson, students listen to a guest speaker discuss the attributes of unsung heroes and take Cornell method notes.
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Tips for Studying History

For Students 6th - 12th
In this historical analysis worksheet, students read the 6 tips for studying historical time periods and then read a 1-paragraph selection about the Chinese approach to history and respond to 3 short answer questions.
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Illumination of a Text

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a movie using pictures and words to illustrate the content of a sonnet. In this illumination of a text lesson, students choose six to twelve words in the sonnet that are vitally important. Students record their text on...
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Bibliography of Mexico

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars compile bibliographies on Mexico. For this global studies lesson, students investigate appropriate sources regarding Mexico and use the EasyBib web site to create an APA or MLA formatted bibliography.
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Writing a Research Paper: Citing Sources and Revising

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students complete a works cited page, make revisions on their writing, and improve their writing skills.  In this writing a research paper lesson, students create a bibliography using MLA format and peer evaluate the papers of their...
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Writing to Learn History: Annotations and Mini-Writes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use their critical thinking skills to write about historical events. For this historical perspectives lesson, students read documents about historical events and make annotations and marginal notes. Students then respond to...
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Introducing Microsoft Word

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners explore Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson, students discover the basic word processing commands. Learners enter and change text within the word document.
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Adventures in Alice

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students complete a computer program in which they see how the programming language works for creating a virtual world.  In this technology lesson plan students produce their own interactive video. 
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Adventures in Alice

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use the Alice computer program and use the basic features to manipulate a world within it.  In this programming lesson students use their computer skills to create a storyboard in the Alice program. 
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Talk the Talk

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interactively learn multimedia terminology while using the Alice Programming.  In this multimedia lesson students become the director of a movie or video game. 
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Key Points

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
In this graphic organizer worksheet, students fill in the graphic organizer with the key points, details, and summary of a story or topic. Students complete 3 sections.
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Q & A Note Taking

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
In this Q & A note taking worksheet, students write the topic, then write questions about the heading of each section and the answers to each questions in a chart. This worksheet is basically a chart, but could be a good way to...
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Vocabulary Definitions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students fill in the graphic organizer with the word, part of speech, and definition or synonym. Students complete 20 sections.
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Double Bubble Chart

For Teachers 1st - 10th
In this graphic organizer worksheet, students fill in the graphic organizer with the similarities and differences of 2 items. Students complete 10 sections.
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Space Exploration to Find Habitable Planets

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore space science by reviewing scientific vocabulary terms. In this planet identification lesson, students identify the nine planets in our solar system and discuss which ones could potentially harbor life at some point....
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Virtual Chat Study Groups

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars explore studying habits by utilizing technology.  For this social networking lesson, students utilize a virtual chat program to connect with young scholars from a nearby school. Students ask and answer study questions back...
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Kandinsky on Computers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate expressionist art by researching Wassily Kandinsky. In this abstract art lesson, students utilize the Internet to visit a web museum which showcases Kandinsky's compositions. Students analyze the artistic lines and...
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Autism Help Through PowerPoint

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the effects of autism by creating a slide-show presentation.  In this special needs instructional activity, students define autism and the mental health problems it can cause young people afflicted with it.  Students...
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Harvesting the River Lesson Plan: Taking an Oral History

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students practice researching history through oral traditions.  In this U.S. History lesson, students examine an online exhibit titled Harvesting the River, in which students interview someone from the story.  Students utilize Internet...