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Transportation Math

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students solve story problems regarding the delivery of consumer goods.
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Transportation Math

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve transportation themed word problems. In this word problem lesson, 6th graders solve transportation themed word problems using critical thinking skills.
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Arizona!! How the Heck Did I End Up Here???

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners research the historical background of the potato. In this potato research lesson plan, students cut out the important dates in potato history. Learners make a timeline for the events.
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A Land of Milk and Honey

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the term multiculturalism.  In this Cross Curricular History and Social Studies lesson, 9th graders analyze a video clip.  Students investigate the requirements for becoming a citizen in Australia.
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Things that Go Bump, Bump, Bump

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students program previously constructed bumper cars to keep bumping and reversing indefinitely. They use touch sensors attached to separate ports and complete a worksheet.
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Fashion: Text for Dictation

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this dictation text worksheet, students listen to an article containing vocabulary pertaining to fashion.
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Hot Stuff!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe different demonstrations on the greenhouse effect. They build their own models to show the phenomenon. They discus the role of greenhouse gases on global warming.
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I Breathe What?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars participate in an experiment in which they gather and examine particiles in the air. They place pollution detectors at different locations and identify problem areas. They discuss how engineers can use this type of...
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Pen & Pencil Set

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers working in pairs utilize a tutorial to produce a pen and pencil set on the CNC lathe and a holder/case on the CNC mill/router.
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Aerodynamics of Cycling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study aerodynamic forces - lift and drag - and see how those forces affect cycling performance. They see how those forces are calculated and how
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Aerodynamics of a Boomerang

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how aerodynamic forces affect the flight of aircraft, animals and sports balls and projectiles (like a javelin or boomerang). They discover the origins of the boomerang and early usage in hunting.
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The Conncection Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders see how electricity can flow through objects and can be used to do work. They construct a working circuit of their own and explain why it is able to do work. They get students familiar with what it takes to create a movie.
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Sticky Books

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate items that are magnetic and those that are not. They determine the properties of the magnetic items. They create a digital book that demonstrates what they have learned about magnetism.
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Highways and Stop Signs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate conductors and insulators and distinguish between the two. They utilize the digital camera and other forms of technology to create a study guide on conductors to help students develop sound knowledge.
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Am I Sticky

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become familiar with magnets and their properties. They investigate what items are magnetic and non-magnetic and make generalizations about the properties. They utilize technology to develop an interactive digital book.
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Searching For Power

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore different forms of energy and discover ways that natural resources are important. They research how your town would be affected by building your type of power plant.
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Exploring Machine Trapunto

For Teachers 9th - 12th
This machine quilting class will teach you how to add beautiful trapunto effects without having to make tiny slits in the back of your quilt. (Shops and teachers may use this description in their announcements, flyers, etc.)
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External Influences 3: Legal and Political

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students examine the impact of regulation on business activities and present written reports. They conduct research on food labelling and regulation.
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Reclamation and Recycling

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners learn the importance of plants and animals, ecosystems and habitats... and see how these factors guide mining reclamation projects. They then discover the importance of recycling, and the difference between manufacturing with...
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STRIPS 'N CURVES

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make color selections and make sure they are aware of correct strata construction for this innovative combination of straight lines and gentle curves creates zingy but easy-to-make quilts.
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Washing Air

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners observe a model of a wet scrubber. They discuss this and other methods of pollutant recovery. They discover how engineers use this information to protect the environment.
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Information Fluency Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders pretend they have been asked to make t-shirts to show endangered plants and animals in the rainforest. Using the internet, they research what is happening in the rainforest and discover why the destruction of it is harmful...
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Four Seasons in Flannel

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a Lakeside quilt using clear, vibrant colors. Embroidered and buttonhole-stitched blocks are brought to life. Appropriate for beginner to plus skill level students. Lesson is set up for three 3-hour sessions.
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Portraits from Nature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss and identify the elements of a quilted portrait. As a class, they demonstrate making the templates needed for the activity. They take notes on how to complete the activity and discuss finishing options for the quilt....