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Visualizing the Aging Population

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the needs for products and services for the aging. In this entrepreneur lesson plan, students compare and contrast the age distribution of different countries and the needs of this population.
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Take Me Out To the Ball Game

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars use a map to graph and locate major league teams of different sports. In groups, they analyze the population data of the United States and compare it with the amount and location of the major league teams. They share their...
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The World is a Village

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students observe Americans through the eyes of the world.  In this human population lesson plan, students utilize the Internet to view the World Pop Clock and follow the world's population by the minute.  Students predict what...
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Poetic Math Greeting Cards

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in groups; collect data in a survey; depict in tables, charts, or graphs the results of the survey; and make predictions. They use creative writing skills and computer skills to generate a greeting card of their own.
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A Contouring We Go

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the built environment and infrastructures of their community by constructing contour equipment, using the equipment, and comparing their results to current topographical maps of the same area
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WHALES: GIANTS OF THE DEEP

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study humpback whale migrations, feeding, social organization, population, scientific investigations and compare humpback whales , research to explore a specific type of whale, and create their own replica of a whale.
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Then and Now

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct research and use census data to compare different times and places. In this census instructional activity, students interpret data from charts and graphs, comparing census information from two time periods as well as...
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Caddo Circle Book

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils are introduced to the Caddo Indians of Texas. Using a compass, they draw a circle given specific dimensions and cut them out. Using the text, they read one section abut the Indians and complete the task listed on one of their...
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Building Straw Towers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students apply their knowledge of technology to help them build. In this science and technology lesson, students build straw towers and investigate the strength and form of the structure. They analyze the best design the make the...
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Dating Practices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpolate, extrapolate, and make predictions from given information. They present results and conclusions from given data using basic statistics. Pupils create a survey from a critical question and decide which sampling...