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Making Decisions

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify three decisions they are trying to make, and use decision-making process sheet to work through one of the decisions they have identified.
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Explore: Third Grade Scents

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars use the olfactory sense to determine if a marker is appropriate 'food' or not. This experience helps students explain why so many animals rely on the sense of smell to find prey.
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Disease Prevention and HIV/AIDS Education - Second Grade

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, rotate to several stations around the room, in which question cards, regarding disease prevention, have be assigned. Groups visit each station, discuss and record their answer to the question and move to the...
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Do Medicines Grow on Trees and Plants?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars study the importance of preserving rainforest. They investigate the uses of rainforest plants for medicinal uses by participating in rainforest immersion activities.
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Route 66

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the Internet to locate information about the Route 66 Festival. They focus on the history of the route in Illinois and create a web page of information.
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The Year You Were Born

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a variety of events that occurred during the year they were born. They conduct Internet research, conduct interviews, and organize their research information into a report using HyperStudio.
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The Game of Chance

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use manipulatives to determine the probability of outcomes. In this probability instructional activity, 3rd graders roll dice and use spinners to determine the probability of outcomes. They determine if games are...
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Le Grand Voyage

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders work in collaborative groups to research a country of their choosing. Groups use the internet to their country and plan a trip to that location. Students complete a multi-media presentation of their country, following a...
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Algae in the Aquarium

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders determine the cause of an algal bloom in a classroom aquarium. Students analyze the situation and present a solution to the problem in the given time frame after researching and conducting experiments. Solutions are...
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FACS: From Milk to Cheese & Seed to Shelf (Ag)

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore eight Career and Technical areas and make connections with business, family and consumers, and technology. They examine and describe how agriculture and natural resources impact our quality of life. Students recognize...
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Becoming More Comfortable in Your Inherited Skin

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine their concepts of "beautiful" and "ugly" and the social influence on this perception. They look more closely at the role genetics plays on determining the way a person looks. Students explore ways to enhance their own...
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Stirring up Fractions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice unit fractions to identify parts of the whole and parts of a set. They utilize a variety of manipulative's including recipe boxes to get them started stirring up fractions. A multitude of books on fractions are...
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Balanced Diet

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the concept of a balanced diet and how the food pyramid is organized. They conduct research using the links included in the instructional activity. They differentiate the parts of the pyramid while looking at...
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Mathematical Roadmaps

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe how a sample math problem is solved on the overhead. They work in small groups to develop a strategy for solving another problem using counters as well as a large sheet of paper to write down their explanation of...
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Playground Measurement

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders find a rectangular or square object in the classroom to measure. They measure to the nearest centimeter and apply that knowledge to measuring perimeter. They recognize, describe, and determine surface area and volume of...
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Ethics Activity 1A

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this ethics activity worksheet, students read ethical behavior questions, and determine if they are ever acceptable. They circle yes, no, or sometimes, and write explanations of their answers. Students write ten answers.
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Where Do Things Come From?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the recycling process. In this recycling lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss the reasons for recycling and create storyboards to show where a specific material comes from. Students complete a worksheet as a follow-up...
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Equivalent Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students develop strategies to find equivalent decimals. In this equivalent decimals instructional activity, students participate in a variety of decimal games to find equivalent decimals.
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Boot Reer Root Beer

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate chemical reactions. In this physical science lesson, 5th graders make dry ice root beer and identify the type of change that occurs to the root beer mixture.
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Families: Are they all the same?

For Teachers K
Students recognize different types of families through literature. In this families activity, students understand that all families have similarities and differences. Students complete a worksheet about the traditions in their family and...
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Geographic Features and Human Settlements

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine geography and settlements. In this geography lesson, 3rd graders participate in classroom activities that center on the idea that people settle where there are geographical features that sustain life.
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Alice Computer Programming

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore multimedia components. In this science inquiry instructional activity, students read "Invitation to the Game" by Monica Hughes and they use the Alice Computer Programming System to better understand population dynamics.
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Full of Hot Air

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate technology and its many designs to make our lives easy. In this science lesson, students build a hot air balloon and answer specific questions about weight and rides in the hot air balloon. They analyze their data...
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Paper Towel Structure

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate technology and its purpose in the workplace. In this geometry lesson, students design and build a paper towel structure to investigate motion and forces. They are given a restricted weight and asked to build their...

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