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Music and the Media

For Students 5th - 8th
In this music and media worksheet, students read a brief description of theme music and music for film and then complete a graphic organizer and respond to a short answer question.
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Conflict Corner

For Students 4th - 6th
In this conflict resolution worksheet, students act as a host to a radio show where people with conflicts call in to get advice. Students are given 4 situations to write a response including a description, why resolving is important and...
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Wave Speed

For Students 9th - 12th
In this waves learning exercise, learners use the equation for wave speed to calculate frequency or wavelength. This learning exercise has 5 problems to solve.
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Math Maven's Mysteries

For Students 6th - 7th
In these math word problem worksheets, students help solve the mystery about 'The Case of the Phantom Number Cruncher.' Students determine which function the Phantom is using to change all the numbers in town.
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The Tibet Question

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the history or relations between China and Tibet. In this research skills lesson, students investigate the relationship between Tibet and China as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers and...
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Check Out Lights and Shields with Beads

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners explore Ultraviolet detecting beads and conduct several investigations with them.  In this investigative lesson students participate in an experiment to see the harmful effects of UV light and discuss their findings. 
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Planets

For Students 7th - 10th
In this planets worksheet, students read information about Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn and then complete 21 multiple choice, 1 true or false, and 2 fill in the blank questions.
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Draw, Pardner!

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students explore how to draw in 3-D. In this visual arts lesson, students use newsprint and a yard stick to construct three dimensional drawings of objects.
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Complete the Sentences 6: Intermediate Level

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this complete the sentence activity, students read 10 sentences and select the appropriate sight words to complete each of the sentences.
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PULSE: A STOMP Odyssey (6-8)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how non-profit organizations support the arts. In this non-profit lesson, students learn how foundations provide funding that supports arts in a community which contributes to the common good. They watch the movie...
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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the pros and cons of forest fires. In this science instructional activity, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Students record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to...
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Runaway Slaves

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine struggles for freedom. In this Underground Railroad lesson, students listen to "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and "Freedom" to lead them into a discussion regarding freedoms . Students watch the video "The Freedom Station"...
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Westward Ho

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine primary sources regarding Western migration. For this Manifest Destiny lesson, students determine why the pioneers moved west and what the trip was like as they examine sources and write journals based on their...
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Create a Video Poem

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Collaborate to create a visual version of a poem using video. Before class, choose a poem to pick apart. Read it aloud and then analyze it in detail as a class. Assign a line or short section to each student to expand upon using a...
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Why I Serve

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students consider and share the importance of volunteering. Students participate in a service learning project and reflect on it.
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New Deal Agencies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify examples of government intervention during crisis. For this New Deal lesson, students play a game to place descriptions and names to abbreviations of New Deal Agencies. Students interview a person who lived through the...
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Web Puts Undiscovered Musicians, Listeners In Tune

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read an article from USA Today about technology and the music business. In this news article lesson, students read an article about failed musicians and their new roles in music and technology. Students discuss the article and...
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Where journalism meets art

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students pick out the different techniques in photographs taken. In this photographs lesson plan, students critique patterns, shadows, reflections, and more in the photographs.
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Flip Camera Christmas Lessons and Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 7th
Students use a Flip camera to complete various projects about Christmas. In this Christmas and technology lesson, students write and record letters to Santa. Students write letters to Christmas characters and record them. Students make...
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Fact Finders—The Media During Times of Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice finding reputable facts. In this media awareness lesson, students review a handout regarding tips for evaluating media and then discover the SMART method which they use to analyze news sources and media.
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Press Freedom Versus Military Censorship

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the term terrorism.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders participate in a press release on terrorism. 
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War and the Media Fact Finders: The Media in Times of Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the role of the media in war reporting. For this information age lesson, students discuss how to find and disseminate factual information. Young scholars consider the source, motive, authority of information.
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War and the Media Press Freedom vs. Military Censorship

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners analyze the relationship between war and media. In this media awareness instructional activity, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on freedom of the press and military censorship. Learners participate in an...
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Prairie Voices: Spare Time

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine forms of recreation throughout the last 150 years. In this leisure time lesson, students investigate leisure activities in pre- and post-industrial society as they listen to a teacher-led lecture and discuss their...

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