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Cemetery Geology
Young scholars examine the chemical and physical weathering process of different rocks in a cemetery based on dates on the stones. Students discover the susceptibility of different rock types to weathering.
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"Region" Out to Everyone: Geographic Regions Defined
Learners define the term region. They collect data about New England after watching a short video. They organize the information into a regional concept map. They draw conclusions based upon their data collection and analysis.
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Rootin', Tootin' and Lootin'
Learners brainstorm about topics relating to pirates that could be included in each group's rap. The students are provided with a rhyme pattern or form of the rap which you would like them to write. As a class, develop a sample rap, or...
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Let's Relate It
Students relate pirate history to present day locations. They stimulate background knowledge established through the research project. Students exercise communication skills as a means of discovery. They create their own trading cards...
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Visit to the Local Weather Station
Students understand the preparation involved everyday to present the day's forecast and how the instruments are used to create an overall model for predicting weather. They will understanding of the terminology and symbols used in...
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Fundamentalism
Eighth graders explore the historical roots of fundamentalism and determine whether fundamentalism is a religion or a political ideology. They will examine different religious fundamentalist movements around the world noting any...
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Observing Fruits and Seeds
Third graders discuss what they think the word "observation" means and discover different ways that we observe. They observe as the teacher demonstrates how to use a hand lens as a tool for observing tiny details. They then use hand...
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History-Causes of WW I
Seventh graders participate in a class discussion about what caused World War II. Working in groups, they identify the reasons they believe were most important in starting the war and present their reason in the form of a PowerPoint,...
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Feet of Song
Students establish a basic definition of stop frame animation and the processes involved in creating a film. Through guided practice and film reviews, they create their own stop motion animation in response to a film they have seen.
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Mystery Polymers
Students examine how some natural substances are polymers. In this polymer lesson students complete a lab and give examples of a physical change.
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Where to Live?
Students examine types of spatial data found in a GIS. In this geography instructional activity students use a GIS to facilitate analysis and decision making.
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A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION
Students discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson plan, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...
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Spider Webs
Students create spider webs. In this spider webs instructional activity, students research various types of spider webs then write a report about a spider of their choice. Students also make their own web similar to an orb spider.
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Dia de Los Muertos
Students construct concept maps after reading an article. In this Dia de Los Muertos lesson, students read about the celebration in Spanish and create concept maps explaining what they learned. Students share with their peers.
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What's Standing in Your Way?
Pupils explore forces that hinder and help them achieve their goals. In this language arts lesson plan, students brainstorm ways in which they can address the forces that hinder and help. Pupils write in their journals. Students address...
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Horizontal Style Addition
In this on-line addition worksheet, students complete 7 multiple choice questions where they add one and two digit numbers horizontally. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
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Patterns Based On Addition
For this on-line math worksheet, 3rd graders complete 10 multiple choice questions where they find the missing number to a pattern by using addition. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
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Subtraction Word Problems
In this on-line math worksheet, students complete 2 multiple choice word problems containing 2 digit numbers. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
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Word Problems With Both Addition And Subtraction
For this on-line addition and subtraction worksheet, students complete 2 multiple choice word problems containing both operations. Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.
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Identifying Adverbs
In this identifying adverbs activity, 5th graders interactively select the word that is the adverb in each of 10 sentences, with immediate online feedback.
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Synonyms 1
In this on-line language arts worksheet, students complete 1 multiple choice question where they choose the word that means the same as "large." Students can check their answers at the end of the worksheet.