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Lesson Plan
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Biodynamic Farming

For Teachers 9th - 10th
During this module students learn about biodynamic farming through hands-on activities that culminate in having multiple schools collaborate to design subsystems that are combined to make a working aquaponic system. During the SAGE...
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Unit Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: u.s. Constitution and Civics Projects and Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Over 100 choices of project-based learning activities are provided to enhance teaching U.S. Constitution and civics topics in the classroom.
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Article
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Ascd: Seven Essentials for Project Based Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Make projects more than mere busy work for students after absorbing the content of this article.
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Interactive
Other

Plimoth Plantation: You Are the Historian

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
What really happened at the first Thanksgiving? Students will explore different aspects of the harvest celebration in 1621 through an interactive program provided by an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute.
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Professional Doc
Other

We Are Teachers: What Is Genius Hour and How Can I Try It in My Classroom?

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Genius Hour is inquiry-based, student-directed learning. It gives students an opportunity to look at the big wide world around them and explore their own unique interests in a loosely structured, but supported way. This article gives...
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Boston Public Schools Capstone Project

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The (Boston Public Schools) Capstone Project is an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous project-based learning. It is an opportunity for our students to develop skills to be life, career, and college-ready in a culturally...
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Actively Seek Out Information That Challenges Our Beliefs

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Based upon a speech delivered by President Barack Obama, this activity encourages students to check out the "flip side" of issues before making up your mind.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: School Attendance Campaign

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Mrs. O leads learners through a lesson encouraging critical thinking and research to increase attendance in schools in an effort to decrease the rate of students dropping out.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Benjamin Franklin Extraordinary

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Research Benjamin Franklin's life. With this project, students will decide which of his discoveries holds the longest lasting effect.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Biodiversity Exploration Investigation

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A scientific task sending students into the great outdoors to discover a plant they do not know and record observations of that new plant.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Examine the Status of Local Birds

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A lesson to research statistics of local birds to identify if any of the populations are in decline. Based on the research, students will recommend an action plan to help any populations which are struggling.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Develop a Bird Feeder Watch List

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students will develop a list of local birds they might see at their home bird feeder. Once the list is compiled, observations of the birds will occur. Students will draw conclusions based on the data collected and report it to the class.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Dude, You Gotta Move: Biomes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Local headlines announce that everyone must move due to contaminated soil. Check out the one catch before young scholars discover what is already known about biomes and what still needs to be understood about them to complete this...
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Bonus Army Treatment and Veterans' Benefits Today

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Find out what the Bonus Army of 1932 was all about and how it relates to the way veterans are treated today in the United States.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Civil Rights What Are Yours?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Get to know and understand civil rights with the guidance of this project. Students will identify the rights given to us through the U.S. Constitution as well as the rights which affect them in school and answer some probing questions...
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Clean Coal Technology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
There is a debate on the table discussing whether clean coal is a viable source of energy or not. Understand the opposing views and decide what side of the table you fall on. Extension resources and activities are provided.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: School or Club Multimedia Presentation Project

For Teachers 1st - 2nd Standards
Boast about your school or a club you belong to by creating a video or slideshow. Guidelines for creation are offered.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Look Into Your Community History Through Its Names

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Delve into your community's history. Who is the guy that a bridge or street is named after in your town? Why was he or she important? This project encourages students to get to know the history of the community better.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Consumer Protection Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The media fills us in on the most recent scams around town and the nation. Taking part in this project will educated students on the scams that are out there and question the rights consumers have and the role governments should take in...
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Crude Oil Is Used for More Than Just Gasoline

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Evaluate how much of our day-to-day living depends on products made from crude oil. This instructional activity will explore many of these items and consider the benefits if alternatives were found.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Balancing Privacy and Security: Government Data Mining

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What is data mining? Students will explore the meaning of data mining and through research create a multimedia presentation of government data mining and privacy.
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Lesson Plan
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Develop a Personal, Family or School Creed

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Many schools recite The American Creed, The Pledge of Allegiance, every morning when the bell rings. This lesson has young scholars understanding what a creed is and encouraging them to develop one. It could be personal, family, or school.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: A Dickens of a Resume

For Students 9th - 10th
While studying Charles Dickens' novel, "A Christmas Carol," students can work on their writing skills by creating a resume of the characters in the book.
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Activity
Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Government and the Issues Surrounding Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through a variety of resources provided, students delve into the concept of diversity in the state, community and school.