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It's Just a Barn

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Investigate Pennsylvania Barns. Have your class consider the elements common to Pennsylvanian barns and why they are significant to the food production process. They write summaries of Frederick Watts and his impact on agriculture.
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Golden Ratio

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the Golden Ratio.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders explore the Fibonacci sequence in the context of The Fibonacci Rabbit problem.  Students examine how the ratio of two consecutive Fibonacci number create...
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Symmetry in Paper Airplanes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore symmetry.  For this geometry and scientific inquiry lesson, students design paper airplanes with middle line symmetry, as well as right, obtuse, and acute angles.  Young scholars measure the plane's angles using a...
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Soil, Designer Soil: From Rainforests to the Prairie

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the role and importance of soil in the ecosystem.  In this Science and Social Studies lesson, students complete an experiment using various kinds of soil and clay and then examine how soil has a direct impact on our...
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Sense of Place: No River Too Wide-Bridges

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the history of their hometown Des Moines River.  In this U.S. Geography lesson students speak with Iowans that tell stories of the settlers and early villages near the Des Moines River.  Students document their...
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Inspire Your Heart With Art Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Inspire Your Heart With Art Day activity, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write...
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Geometry and Spatial Sense

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate geometric shapes in 2 and 3 dimensions.  In this geometry lesson plan, students create a model chocolate factory working in groups and using an actual cake.  Students take a quiz about measurement equations dealing...
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Creating a Hyperstudio Slide Show

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a HyperStudio slide show. In this technology lesson, students take the report on a hero that they had previously written. They use HyperStudio to create a multimedia slide show to present to their peers. 
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Local History: Mapping My Spot

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore maps to discover historical information about their local area.  In this mapping and history lesson, students use panoramic maps of their own town/city to interpret historical information.  Students also place themselves...
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Apple Estimation: Percentages & Subjective Reasoning

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students practice using their estimation skills by utilizing apples.  In this percentage lesson, students utilize a scale and an apple to discover the percentage of each bite they take.  Students share their data with the rest of the...
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Animal Movement

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars participate in a movement to music activity. In this awareness of movement lesson, students hear music and move like animals they hear described in the music. Young scholars make disciplined movements and make sounds like...
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Studying the Food Pyramid

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the food pyramid and how to eat a healthy diet.  In this nutrition instructional activity, students use pictures to make charts of food from the different food groups, record the food they eat throughout the day,...
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Paper Towel Structure

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate technology and its purpose in the workplace. For this geometry lesson, students design and build a paper towel structure to investigate motion and forces. They are given a restricted weight and asked to build their...
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Secrets of the Parthenon

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the Parthenon. In this world monument lesson, students watch PBS video segments about the reconstruction of the Parthenon in Greece. Students research how the ancient Greeks built the structure and discuss...
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Castles: Construction and Destruction

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners identify the details of medieval castles.  In this history lesson, students discuss the possible ways that enemies could invade a castle, then they construct their own castle, utilizing the ideas that would have kept it safe...
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Building Castles

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research castle building. In this research and design lesson, students research castles, visit a Castle Builder website, and use graph paper to draw a blue print of a castle. Students continue to work on their castle building...
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China's Giant Panda

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read an article called "All About Pandas." In this Panda instructional activity,  students become familiar with the connection of the Panda to Chinese culture.  Students recognize that Pandas are endangered. Students...
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Inequalities and Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students prove and apply theorems of triangle inequality and hinge theorem. For this geometry lesson, students will discuss which triangle is bigger and why. They will use theorems, such as Exterior Angle Inequality or the Pythagorean...
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The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills lesson plan, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Young scholars write...
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Asia: Tradition And Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover Sky City. For this Asian culture and traditions lesson, students watch "Asia: Culture and Tradition," and then discuss the practicality of building Sky City. Middle schoolers visit a Discovery Education Web site...
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Breaking News English: Taj Mahal

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Taj Mahal worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Michelangelo Buonarroti

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, learners respond to 7 short answer questions about the accomplishments of Michelangelo Buonarroti. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
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Adjective Monster

For Teachers K - 2nd
Explore descriptive writing and visual art. Listen to the story Go Away Big, Green Monster by Ed Emberley and generate a list of adjectives used in the book. Name familiar shapes and create a shapes list. Choose an adjective and shape to...
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Let the Sun Shine In: Energy Conservation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create a project applying their math skills as they discuss energy conservation. In this geometry lesson, students define vocabulary relating to the environment and energy conservation. They construct a building that allow lots...

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