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Research a State in the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research one state of the United States of their choice. Using the internet, they gather as much information about the state as possible along with appropriate images. They present their findings to the class in the form of a...
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Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph quadratic equations on paper and check their results on the graphing calculator. They predict the direction of the graph and the vertex point. Students use the vertex, axis of symmetry and knowledge of which direction the...
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Galloping Gertie

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners use the internet to discover what a galloping gertie is. After reading an article, they answer questions and view a slideshow of various bridge designs. They examine what happened to the structure when the bridge collasped and...
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Hierarchical Structure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice using the request, response, result method to solve problems. Using one problem as an example, they break it down into multiple problems to be solved one at a time. They identify instances of hierarchical organization...
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Portland Observatory Signals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the history of the Portland Observatory. In groups, they identify the signals used to communicate with others and discuss their importance. As a class, they create their own signals to use within the classroom without...
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Portland Observatory - Images

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students encounter the history and use of a Portland landmark. They explore history, communications, science, and museum visits. Students incorporate how to explore in the Maine Memory Network documents as well. An adventure for any...
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Touch the Past: Archaeology of the Upper Mississippi River Region

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the archeology of the Mississippi River Valley. Using the internet, they expand their research to include how the Native Americans in California used plants to meet their needs. They also research a Native...
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Why Amundsen Killed His Dogs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use Internet, video and text resources to gather information about the Amundsen/Scott race for the South Pole in 1911-12, dog sledding, and the ethical treatment of animals for science. They set up a debate to determine...
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Disease Prevention

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the various causes of the common cold. Using the internet, they identify the proper way to take care and treat a cold. They also describe the procedure to complete a throat culture. To end the instructional...
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Current Health Checkup Crossword

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this health crossword puzzle worksheet, students read 10 clues and place their answers in a crossword. Note: The directions tell students that the words are from a magazine not provided here.
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Remember Me Bag and Other Gift Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Pupils make end of the year gift bags in the forms of a bag with different materials in it. In this crafts lesson, students put stationary, lollipops, stamps, bookmarks, pencils, and other materials into the bags.
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Sentence Writing: Careers

For Teachers 6th - 9th
For this sentence writing worksheet, students are asked to complete sentences that have already been started. Students must also write appropriate questions to answers that are given.
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Sentence Writing and Parts of Speech

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this sentence writing worksheet, students are given sentences with the words out of order and must put them in order so the sentence makes sense. Students are also given adjectives and must divide them into positive and negative...
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Leadership and FCCLA

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify and explore ways being an FCCLA officer can improve leadership skills. In this FCCLA leadership lesson plan, students research the requirements to become an FCCLA officer using the national bylaws. Students then prepare...
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Welcome Bags

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils identify ways to make new students feel welcome. In this new pupils lesson plan, students work with school guidance counselors to identify ways to welcome new pupils to their school. Students create welcome bags for the new pupils.
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Pecans - Healthful Living Lesson Plan 2

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss harvesting pecans. In this healthy habit instructional activity, students look at ways to pick pecans from the ground without causing back strain. They invent devices to harvest agricultural products. 
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Linear Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders investigate the properties of equations (Reflexive, Symmetric, Transitive, Substitution, and Transformation Properties) and use these properties to solve...
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Conventions: Adjectives

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study adjectives. In this grammar lesson, 5th graders name a particular person at the school describing that person with adjectives and describe a charcter from a book read using adjectives as well.
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Comprehension: Setting

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars discuss what setting represents. In this language arts lesson plan, students review the three elements of setting: where the story takes place, when does the story take place, and is it past, present, or future? Young...
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Informational Writing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study Paul Revere. In this writing lesson, 5th graders discuss the elements of writing that help a reader be engage. They read about Paul Revere's life, taking notes about what made his life seem heroic, and write about...
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Informational Writing-Creating a Speaker's Voice

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study speaker's voice in informational writing. In this writing lesson, 5th graders discuss the difference between an interesting non-fiction excert and a reference non-fiction excerpt.
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Grammar Conventions/Vocabulary-Parts of Speech/Dynamic Vocabulary Review

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study verbs. In the grammar lesson, 5th graders are put into small groups and write verbs on each poster board posted.
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Reading Quilt/Main Idea

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study main events in a story. In this reading comprehension lesson, 6th graders illustrate each event on a piece of paper with a quotation from the book and a summary of the event to represent the caption of...
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I Oppose!--Counter-argument/Classifying

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create an effective classification and counter argument.  In this counter-argument lesson, students decide upon a label for at least three types of people and then describe their groups.  Students describe three types...