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Chaos

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students experiment with several chaotic simulation, they build a working definition of chaos. Students reinforce their knowledge of basic probability and percents. They are reminded of previous knowledge that is pertinent to this...
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Just The Fax

For Teachers K - 4th
Students discover how a fax machine works including: how a light sensor works, how light is reflected and how signals move across telephone lines. A "bingo" type game is played where students simulate the work of a fax machine to create...
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How Far Can a Frog Jump?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to how to take measurements in the metric system. After defining new vocabulary, they read a story by Mark Twain about jumping frogs. In groups, they simulate a frog jumping contest in which they made...
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Filing Status

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students examine then discuss the rate at which income is taxed and the five filing statuses. They complete online simulation worksheets then they answer a list of questions.
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Making Paper

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore how natural earth materials are processed into a human-made product. They simulate a manufacturing process by making paper. Students review the importance of recycling in preserving our natural earth resources.
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Respect and Manners

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars listen as a peer reads the book Ramadan, by Suhaib Hamid Ghazi and the teacher simulates disrespectful listening manners. Students discuss the teacher's actions and brainstorm respectful actions while completing the...
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Be a Paleontologist

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students search for fossils in a simulated archeology site and explore how paleontologists mark out a dig site.
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Coding with Linear Equation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore linear equations. They participate in a simulation to save the International Space Station from intruders. Students create linear equations to save the Space Station from aliens.
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Shopping

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders simulate a shopping experience. Students are given a specified amount of money and they must spend it. Students choose five items they wish to purchase and determine if they can afford the items.
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Math: Heads or Tails

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover the difference between theoretical and experimental probabilities by designing their own problems and testing them. After conducting their own coin toss trial, they compare their results with an Internet...
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Health Education: An integrated Approach; Exit Drills in the Home

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders learn about fire safety in the home in order to plan escape routes while avoiding smoke inhalation. In this fire safety lesson, 3rd graders first discuss a smoke detector and its purpose, and then discover the importance of...
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Natural Selection and the Peppered Moth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study natural selection and its process in the peppered moth. For this evolution lesson, students read about the concept of natural selection as suggested by Charles Darwin. Students then complete a natural selection simulation...
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The Economy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson plan, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying...
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Australian National Schools Network

Civics and Citizenship

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
What is a good citizen? Here is a fantastic unit of ten lessons that will thoroughly cover the concept of civics and citizenship in your class. Examples of activities include learning stations, primary and secondary source analysis of...
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Virginia Department of Education

Atomic Structure: Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The fifth lesson of seven in the series outlines an in-depth analysis of the periodic table. After direct instruction, pupils take turns practicing in the group before beginning independent study. The assessments include a quiz and an...
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Intel

Forensics: Get a Clue

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Although the methods are all scientific, forensic science was started by police officers rather than scientists, who relied on observation and common sense. Young detectives use many tools to solve crimes around the school in a...
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NASA

Modeling the Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Imagine a race to complete a puzzle where each person has the same 50 pieces, knows they are missing other pieces, and must figure out how everything fits together. The winner gets fame, listed in books for years to come, and a financial...
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Chances Are......You're Right

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young mathematicians study probability. In this math lesson, learners calculate odds, and convert those into percentages of probability. Fractions are also used, making this lesson quite rich in some of the more difficult conversions...
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Snake in the Grass: Capture/Recapture Activity

For Teachers 6th
Learners estimate the total number of species in Ecuador using the capture/recapture method. They collect data about each species and act as members of a science expedition to determine the total number of species by using mathematical...
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Smithsonian Institution

Ceramica de los Ancestros

For Students 3rd - 6th
Scholars join a field expedition team to unearth a plethora of treasures from Central America. Artifacts listed in alphabetical order come with an informational blurb and a picture designed for participants to color. Activity pages...
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Fantasy Baseball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Check out this thematic unit, based on the game of baseball. Learners investigate numbers and number relations as they become familiar with some of the basic terminology associated with the game. They focus their attention on actual...
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Using Counting-on Strategy for Purchasing

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Intended for learners with autism and developmental disabilities, this lesson uses the strategy of counting-on to enhance independent shopping skills. Learners will practice counting on to the next dollar value in order to purchase items...
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Simple Coordinates Game

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
Let coordinate pairs show you the way home. Scholars plot houses on a coordinate plane with given coordinates using an interactive app. Alternatively, they can identify the coordinates of houses already plotted on a coordinate plane.
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Function Flyer

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Fly through graphing functions with the Function Flyer. Young mathematicians use an interactive to graph different types of functions. A set of exploration questions has users investigate patterns in functions.

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