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Embryology as Evidence of Evolution

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars observe the two major developmental pathways (protostome and deuterostome). They analyze data regarding differences in nucleotide sequences and construct a phylogenetic tree. They observe the similar evolutionary history...
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Native American Homes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research and create a model of a Native American home. In pairs, they conduct research on a selected type of Native American home, then draw designs for their building construction. Students then construct their model...
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Traveling Through the Solar System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use calculator and non-calculator methods for analyzing data. They apply data collection and analysis in a study of mass and weight. Students enhance and apply the concept of line of best fit. They master graphing in a plane,...
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Structure and Function

For Teachers 8th
Structure and Function SynopsisStudents choose some biological object, examine its structure, and identify or speculate on one particular function. Next they create a blueprint of the object, focusing on the particular function. Then...
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Paws in Jobland: Transport Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop research skills. In this career lesson plan, students develop a greater understanding of transportation jobs and demonstrate the tasks, skills, and experience that are found in the area of work.
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Paws in Jobland: Shopping Center Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop research skills and the use of computer-based information. In this career lesson plan, students understand the variety of jobs there are in an area of work.
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Knights and Kings

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore feudalism. In this government lesson, students examine the role of knights and kings. Students discover the training boys went through for knighthood. Students write a letter home as if they were a squire during the...
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Food Pyramid

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine healthy eating habits by identifying the food pyramid.  In this personal health lesson, 3rd graders discuss their own eating habits and how there should be a variety of foods in all diets.  Students...
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DNA Detectives

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define dominant and recessive genes and that they have DNA from their mother and father.  In this inherited traits lesson, 5th graders complete a punnet square based on their parents traits.  Students decorate...
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Real Misleading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify real graphs and misleading graphs. In this algebra lesson, students surf the Internet for real life scenarios where graphs are used in a misleading way as well as in a correct way.
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Return Intervals & Reasoning from Tabular Data

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students calculate derivatives from a set of data. In this calculus lesson, students estimate the limit at infinity. They complete a Return Interval handout at the end of the lesson.
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3-D Beginning Graphs

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the concept of big and small. They collect objects from the classroom, sort them by size, and create a graph using Duplo stacking blocks.
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Exploring Electricity: Light Sculptures

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study electricity by making their own light sculptures. In this light sculptures lesson, students review electrical loops and circuitry components. Students then plan, create, and refine light sculptures.
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Using Natural Resources In Chinese And Japanese Art

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss the uses and availability of natural resources in China and Japan and how those resources effected visual art from each country. This lesson includes two possible enrichment activities.
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Lesson 9: Visual Meiosis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars create a fictional organism. In this biology lesson plan, students predict the traits of resulting offspring. They complete activity worksheet and discuss answers in class.
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Data Collection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate qualitative and quantitative data. In this statistics lesson, students gather data on heights and weights of people and graph the distribution. Students discuss the differences between qualitative and quantitative data.
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Binomial Distribution

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of binomial distribution. In this binomial distribution lesson, students perform binomial distributions on a number of problems in this lecture lesson. Students find the mean and variance of binomial...
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Forces and Masses and Motion, Oh My!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore how varying force and mass effect the motion of an object.  In this motion lesson students participate in a class activity and demonstrations.
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Making Predictions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the concept of probabiility and outcome through several decision making activities. Making accurate predictions in daily life including weather forecasting, stock market selections, or job changes are all dependent on...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of line of best fit. For this line of best fit lesson, students find lines of best fit in examples about riding your bike home from school and dentistry. Students find two data points and find the line of...
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Lines of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners determine if there is an associationm in a scatter plot of data. They analyze data through predictios, comparisons, and applications. Students calculate the line of best fit using a graphing calculator. They display data in...
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Seed Plants: Gymnosperms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify what makes up a seed.  In this gymnosperms lesson students identify conifers and explain how they reproduce and what the importance of gymnosperms are. 
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Images of the Goddess in India

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students recognize several Indian goddesses, identify the symbols representing aspects of divinity in India, and appreciate how the goddess represents both creative and destructive forms of power.
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Mental Health 3: Mental Health Through Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impact and portrayal of mental illness in literature. They develop thier ideas about mental health through the arts in this the third instructional activity on mental health.