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Tempo Contrasts in partner Dances

For Teachers K - 8th
Students explore the differences in tempo through movement. In groups, students create an original dance phrase and illustrate both fast and slow movement. They share their observations and evaluate each dance according to originality...
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Traveling the Silk Road

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students take a virtual trip down the Silk Road. Using a map, they trace the location of the trade route and others that were developed later. They use different spices and goods to trace how they came to the Americas. They answer...
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My Farm Web

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine the role of agriculture in everyday life. In this agriculture lesson, students read books such as Harvest Year and identify products which from from the farm. Students fill in a word web using the knowledge they gained...
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Far Out Fact Families

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore related multiplication and division facts. They study the inverse relationship of multiplication and division and engage in a group discussion about families. They complete a web-based lesson plan which is imbedded...
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Motions and Forces

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore motions, forces and magnetism. They investigate magnetism as a force and examine the construction of a magnet. Students examine the force that magnetism produces.
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DNA Fingerprinting with Gel Electrophoresis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use DNA fingerprinting to demonstrate the concept that DNA fingerprinting can be used to identify individuals and solve problems. They use gel electrophoresis to analyze the DNA of a suspected criminal to prove innocence or guilt.
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Multiplication and Division Drills

For Students 5th - 8th
In this multiplication worksheet, students complete multiplication problems including numbers up to 3 digits. Students complete 16 problems total.
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Forest Activity: The Forest as Inspiration for Literature

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students analyze the role of the forest in literature. They read various literature selections, analyze the role the forest played as a setting, character, or symbol, and complete a writing activity.
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Fractions in the Kitchen

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use the World Wide Web for research, identify fractions found in everyday life by finding a recipe that uses fractions.
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Finding Latitudes and Longitudes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners analyze Columbus' rationale for sailing west, and find the latitude and longitude of modern and ancient place names.
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Children at War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct Internet research to investigate the use of children in combat throughout the world. Students read personal testimonies and analyze media coverage of children in combat.
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A Venetian Carnival

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and analyze the story, The Cask of Amontillado, for basic comprehension and to find ironic meanings. They then do research to find why the season of carnival is celebrated around the world, and they view various Web sites...
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Sorting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study how things are stored and how information is retrieved.  For this investigative lesson students play a game that helps them to see how things are sorted in a library. 
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Graphing Linear Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students graph linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students investigate the price of tolls in different states and create a graph. They analyze their graph and draw conclusions.
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The Invention of Faraday Cage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate how Faraday's cage work by building their own electroscope. In this physics instructional activity, students explain how Faraday's cage work. They cite several applications of this principle in the real world.
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THE FEDERAL CONFIRMATION PROCESS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THE JOB

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the process whereby presidential appointees are confirmed.
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Turtle Hurdles

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore physical education by researching biology. In this survival techniques lesson, students discuss the methods turtles use to survive dangerous encounters and conduct a sea turtle role play exercise. Students identify the...
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Comparison of Human and Chimpanzee Chromosomes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students actively engage in the careful analysis of chromosome banding patterns and identify examples of inversion in homologous chromosomes.
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Story Problem Writing

For Teachers K - 5th
Students write story problems which can only be solved with the application of multiplication facts. They write an extra fact that isn't needed to solve. When their partners do the problems, they must cross out the fact that they do need.
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Classification of Clouds

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view progressive slides of cloud formations and identify which type of cloud is shown as it forms. They estimate the cloud's height while viewing each image.
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Using Rock to Teach Literary Devices: Jimi Hendrix “The Wind Cries Mary”

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore literary elements through music. In this figurative language lesson, students examine imagery and personification in "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix.
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Order of Operations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this order of operations worksheet, students solve complex problems where they practice using the order of operations. Students complete 7 problems.
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Marvelous Marbles

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students predict the change in water volume when adding marbles to a graduated cylinder. In this Chemistry lesson plan, students will need to make accurate water measurements to determine the fluid displaced by the marbles. The students...
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Visiting Museums

For Teachers K - 8th
Students visit museums and gather information about dinosaur habitats, survival needs, and how they met these needs.