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A Slice of the Census
High schoolers learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students examine the importance of each census question and explain the measures taken to protect the confidentiality of personal information on the...
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Ins and Outs of Respiration
Students determine their respiratory rate and explore the factors that affect breathing rate.
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Rock On
Students analyze trends in the Grammy Award winners this year and create graphs displaying their findings.
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The Who, What, and Y of Design
Students discover how large national chain stores create product lines that appeal to Generation-Y consumers. After learning in-depth about Target's new Dorm Room line, students create their own Generation-Y inspired product line.
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The Earth, Sun, Moon, And Stars
Fifth graders explore the solar system. In this solar system unit, 5th graders investigate numerous projects while rotating through learning centers. Students write about space and construct a space shuttle model. Students practice map...
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Looking for More Clues
Fifth graders explore how to collect data and display it on a bar and circle graph.
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Bigger, Faster, Stronger . . . Higher
Students analyze popular feelings and beliefs about two major disasters: the sinking of the Titanic (1912) and the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger (1986). They compile evidence, through research and interviews, about how much...
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Designing a Space Station
Learners view pictures of the space station and discuss their feelings about living in a space station. They discuss the materials needed to build a space station and its various needs for operation. They read the NASA contest rules...
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Quality of life for kids
Young scholars explore the meaning of quality of life. Also, the need to prioritize means that government spending decisions are political, with winners and losers. Discussion platforms are on the six dimensions to a child's well-being:...
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Bar Graphs
Third graders investigate bar graphs. In this third grade mathematics lesson, 3rd graders collect and analyze data and use the internet’s Graph challenge to create their own graphs. Students write questions for the other...
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Science Lesson: Chocolate Flavored Cherries
Students are able to identify start and stop sequences in DNA. They are able to model using restriction enzyme and ligase to remove sections of DNA and reattach them. Students are introduced to the process of recombinat DNA through the...
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Specialty Crop Production/Orchids
Twelfth graders explore the fascinating world of orchid production including propagation, care, culture, and finishing. They complete market research and design a production schedule for an orchid crop of their choice. They write a short...
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Getting Positioned for Fieldwork
Students examine interviewing and fieldwork through a student essay and activities that help them understand the interviewer's task of examining his or her position in fieldwork through observation and questioning. They explore cultural...
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The Practice Interview
Young scholars study the interview process by interviewing each other in pairs using a name game. They formulate and ask effective interview questions and practice interviewing skills. They invite a guest to their classroom or go outside...
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M & M Madness
Students work with the mathematics unit of collection, organization, and presentation of data. In this math and technology lesson plan, students use Valentine M & M’s and The Graph Club to sort and graph the various colored M & M’s.
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Poppin' For Popcorn!
Students graph data from different popcorn flavors. For this graphing lesson, students make graphs using an assigned web site after collecting data about the flavors of popcorn that fellow classmates prefer.
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War and Religion
Students analyze perspectives of war. In this war and religion lesson, students collaborate to research anti-war and pacifist positions on war as well as "just war" theory. Students compose essays regarding perspectives of war.
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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
Students examine graphs to find the most appropriate for various kinds of data. In this graphing lesson, student create bar, line and circle graphs. Students create graphs electronically and manually interpreting the data.
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Natural Inquirer Ecosystem Article Lesson
Young scholars discover new ways to preserve the ecosystem by completing graphic organizers. In this environmental lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer in small groups and fill out a graphic organizer based on...
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Oklahoma Stone Soup
Class members complete activities related to the story "Oklahoma Stone Soup." First, pupils read, discuss, and answer questions about the story. Next, to incorporate math into the instructional activity, learners make stone soup using a...
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Distribution of children living at home
Students use E-STAT to examine demographics. In this social demographics lesson, students use statistical data to determine if a particular family is in need of assistance. Students will discuss social and educational policies and...
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This Land Is Our Land
Students explore land use. In this land activity, students examine the use of land and land records. They create a diagram of a specified piece of land and determine the area of the land. Students discuss their findings.
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War and Religion
Students examine world conflicts. In this War on Terrorism instructional activity, students investigate the criteria of just wars and then determine whether the War on Terrorism fits into the category.
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Know Your Energy Costs
Learners calculate energy costs using a formula and complete a cost chart. In this energy costs lesson, students analyze the cost of electrical energy and find ways to conserve it.