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What are Brazil's Natural Resources?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students appreciate the gifts of natural resources on our planet and foster ways to protect them. They develop an awareness of the natural resources that are found in Brazil and use the Internet to research Brazil's resources.
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The Party: Friend or Enemy of Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students recognize and appreciate the paradox between an MP being able to vote according to the wishes of their constituents and / or their conscience versus voting according to party line. The class conducts a simulated vote.
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Arkansas and Louisiana Purchase Wetlands

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students experiment to determine the value and importance of wetlands in Arkansas. They develop an environmental appreciation for wetlands.
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Japan: perception, images, myths

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners compare and contrast American and Japanese social and cultural values, attitudes, characteristics, and patterns of behavior. They identify problems that North Americans have in doing business in Japan. They appreciate the...
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Exploring the Internet Properly

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners explore subscription databases, directories, and search engines to find information about a native Michigan animal. They research using the Internet and develop an understanding and appreciation for the resources available.
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Family Income

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine income statistics from the 2001 Census for four types of families in Canada. They appreciate the cost of running a household and the importance of tailoring expenses to match income.
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Understanding Karma, Dharma and Samsara

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students understand the Indian concepts of dharma, karma and samsara, see how violating one's dharma might lead to becoming an out-caste, and appreciate how these concepts undergird Indian life
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Coordinates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use cartesian coordinates (x,y,z) in 3-dimensional space. [Optional: appreciate there exist two ways of defining the z axis, and which of them is used.] They become familiar with the tools and terms used by surveyors.
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What Do You Bring To The Dance?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students appreciate the contributions of every Province of Canada. They develop information links with fellow Canadians across the country. They focus on the dynamic interplay between the regions and the federal government.
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The Seven Wonders of the Republic of Korea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in research about the heritage of Korea by the using the internet as a source of information. The information is used in order to help them establish an appreciation for the culture using the cultural heritage websites.
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Find the Rocks

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners gain appreciation about the geology around them. They navigate the schoolyard using a map. They create a list of what people use rocks for. They mark location of rocks on their maps.
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Barriers to Change: The Myths about Vehicle Idling

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students have the opportunity to confront some of the most common misconceptions that surround vehicle idling, and employ the concept of social marketing to initiate change. The goal is to give students an appreciation of the impact of...
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Read-a-thon

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students gain an appreciation for books. They track and calculate the amount of money collected in a classroom or school-wide read-a-thon. The lesson encourages students to become better readers with the end result being an increase in...
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Weekend With Wendell

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss prior knowledge about mice, and read a mouse poem. They listen to the teacher read "A Weekend With Wendell" and discuss Wendell's possible reaction when coming to visit the school media center. Students compose a class...
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Did you know....?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students share their prior climate change knowledge and work in groups to extract and present key information from large colorful climate change posters. They understand the science of climate change, appreciate its impacts in their...
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The Energy Debate - Sea Level Rise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students comprehend the impact of global warming on our coastal cities. They appreciate how geographic information systems can be used to represent scientific data. Students research the melting of the ice caps in Antarctica and the Arctic.
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Journeys from Afar

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the significance of their own and other's life journeys. They appreciate the differences and similarities between migrants' and refugees' journeys. Students identify obstacles faced by migrants and refugees when arriving...
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A Mixed Bag of Apples

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners recognize that individuals and groups have both common and different attributes and that each individual may be a member of many different groups. They recognize, appreciate and value individual differences and perspectives.
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History & Diversity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars list the qualities needed to build strong family relationships. They gain an appreciation for the sacrifices of their ancestors who came to America and gain insights into the many fine qualities of minority families.
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Listening For Adjectives

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review the concept of an adjective and how it is a word used to make a description. In this lesson they appreciate music for the purpose of finding an adjective to describe it. The skill of visualization is also used for...
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Paraphrase/Summarize Relay

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders internalize the ability to recall, inform, or organize ideas when comprehending text. Students practice paraphrasing/summarizing by taking it to the playground. Students line up with 4B5 feet on each side of the group,...
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Against all Odds

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders appreciate the role of probability in understanding everyday situations. They Communicate a summary of financial projections in appropriate reports, tables, and graphs after creating a new game of chance.
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Earthworms

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the earthworm and write a one paragraph report on its anatomy and habitat. They learn about worms and how to dissect them through Video Streaming and virtual dissections, along with actually dissect a worm as...
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Exploring Nebraska Art and Architecture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the art and architecture of Nebraska. Using the internet, they view artwork by various artists and analyze it by using a form given to them by their teacher. They share their analysis with their classmates and discuss...

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