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Activity Plan 5-6: Architects at Work

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students build on what they know to make new discoveries. In this early childhood lesson plan, students engage in a block-building activity to develop language, math, and fine-motor skills.
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Aloha, Hawaii!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the Hawaiian version of The Three Little Pigs, to study cultures and traditions of the island. They gather and study resources about the culture, people, and endangered species of Hawaii.
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Interstellar Real Estate - Defining The Habitable Zone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the orbital characteristics a planetary home needs to support Earth-like life forms. They develop an understanding of critical planetary mass to determine which newly discovered planets might be capable of supporting life.
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Build a Block Model

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners construct a block model of the Space Station. They develop a description of their procedures, complete flow diagrams of their processes, develop a budget, and present their block model to the class.
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Extensions - Astronomy Review Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils participate in a review unit in Astronomy using the Layered Curriculum. This allows them to take charge of the type of assessment that is given. The method also allows better differentiation of instruction to occur.
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Connecting to China

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners use the internet to research the culture of China. In groups, they examine the giant pandas and draw their own picture of the two interacting. They also write a paragraph describing what they saw and can share it with the class.
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Teen Business Plan

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use Microsoft Office to design documents associated with a teen based business. In this business plan lesson, students develop a business plan for a teen business. They use Microsoft Office to develop a professional portfolio...
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A Planet Full of Animals

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students study animals and practice classifying them through observation activities. In this animal classification lesson, students complete a KWL chart about animals. Students then sort pictures of animals into chart categories based on...
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Vietnam Today

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover the Vietnam of today. In this research skills lesson, students identify what the country is like today. Students select projects from the provided list to complete and share with their classmates.
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The Entrepreneur's Game

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the basic principles of the US free enterprise system. They examine the basic principles of the US free enterprise system including profit motive, voluntary exchange, private property rights, and competition.
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A Model of Earth's Tectonic Plates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers build a model of the Earth showing tectonic plate boundaries. The pattern for the model is provided in the lesson. This is a very useful hands-on component for a lesson about geology or earthquakes.
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Who Was Charles Darwin?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the life of Charles Darwin and his voyage on the Beagle.
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What is Brazil's history?

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students research Brazil's history and note the changes that take place over time in Brazil's history. They analyze reasons for changes in Brazil's history and compare and contrast Brazil's history with that of the United States in...
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Peru History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners gain an understanding of Peru's history. They analyze how specific ideas and beliefs have had an effect on a particular period of time and they trace the route of the Spanish Conquistadors on a map of Peru.
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The White Mountain Region 213

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle school classes describe the White Mountains in New Hampshire using the five themes of geography. They discuss the five themes, categorize objects into each, and develop a list of words to describe the White Mountains. This lesson...
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The New Canada Project

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students focus on one province/territory in Canada. They study the natural resources, location and geographical significance, physical geography, people, culture, climate, and the brief history.
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Opening A Bank Account

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different types of accounts offered by local banks. Students review and define appropriate banking terms when opening an account. Working in pairs, students role play the proper way to open an account. This...
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Genes-R-Us: or, Real Genetics For Real Students

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore genetics and genetic counseling. They research information on human genetic disorders. Students simulate developing a complete counseling service to assist the community.
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Natural Resource Awareness

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders design a collage that shows natural resources or things made from natural resources. They discuss the collages and decide how they use natural resources at home and school. They listen to a read aloud of a Native American...
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Political Party Manifesto

For Students 7th - 12th
In this political party manifesto worksheet, students work collaboratively to respond to 5 short answer questions regarding party platforms and then write their own manifesto speech.
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Working for Water

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats lesson students view a video and plan a school restoration project. 
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Junk Mail Overload!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss the "junk mail nuisance" with the teacher and share their opinions on the problem. Students collect a week's worth of junk mail, bring to class and complete a chart about the amount and weight. Students then complete an...
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Life Long Learning

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders complete a research activity to learn about post-secondary education and possible career paths. In this college and career search instructional activity, 12th graders locate colleges of interest on a map and explore...
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The Process of Design?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze the architecture of Louis I. Kahn. For this architecture analysis lesson, students analyze how a design is conceptualized and compare examples. Students complete image based discussion and two related...

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