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Constant Craving
Young scholars experience the effect of sensory stimulation through a guided visualization. They explore possible genetic relationships between drug addiction and the nervous system by reading and discussing, "Genetic Studies Promise a...
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Service Learning Project-American Civil War
Tenth graders study the American Civil War. As part of a service learning project, they volunteer to help preserve or promote a local Civil War site. They conduct research and write letters or lobby legislatures on behalf of historic...
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Living Integrity
Young scholars analyze scenarios regarding integrity. In this character education lesson, students participate in group discussions. Young scholars analyze various scenarios regarding integrity and construct a written response in their...
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Country: Ireland
Students use the Internet to examine the history, castles, and folklore of Ireland. Photographs of sites are also included.
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Save the _____ Story Board
Students research an endangered species. They examine statistics, characteristics, and information about the species. Students play "webmaster" and design a site that will help to save an endangered species.
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Tourism and Preservation
Learners explore the importance of preserving nature. In this science lesson, students discuss why natural sites shouldn't be made into tourist destinations. Learners write an agreement form supporting a solution to avoid overcrowding.
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River Planning
Students use a model to conduct an experiment involving dam construction. Based on their observations, they draw conclusions about social, economic, and and environmental issues and make a decision concerning dam location. As a group,...
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Car Wash
Students determine the most appropriate site for a car wash, based on each site's soil characteristics (chemical, physical) and topographic features. They perform an experiment to determine the changes to three different soil types when...
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The Spider and the Fly
Students incorporate the knowledge they learned about spiders on the ISM Web site, Spider Collection, and other Web sites they viewed on
spiders to write a rhyming poem (possibly choosing a poem type illustrated here) about an aspect of...
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Minding the Media
Pupils reflect on the fairness of rating movies, television, radio, books, magazines, Web sites and other media. They submit their own entries for a media rating guide.
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Latin American Culture
Learners explore sites are about the culture and life of the people of Latin America and Latin Americans in the United States. There is information about Latin American music, dance, art, and heritage.
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Career Explorations and Personal Finance
Young scholars use various search engines and Web sites to find out information for a career they think they might like to pursue. They present their information to the class in an oral report.
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The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Students read Beverly Cleary's The Mouse and the Motorcycle. They review various interactive Web sites containing quizzes and activities related to the book.
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MAP Test Tips
Students visit sites designed to prepare them for the Missouri Assessment Program tests. They visit Web sites containing skills practice for the test.
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Maps: Latitude and Longitude
Students visit interactive sites focusing on latitude and longitude. They participate in activities about the prime meridian, time zones, and equator. They view the coordinates of states and cities.
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Mark Twain Award Nominees 2004-05
Students examine books nominated for the Mark Twain Award. They visit various authors' Web sites and read stories, explore the authors, and perform related activities.
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"Eggs"ellent Eggs
Students complete an Easter Scavenger Hunt by researching Internet sites and discover how different cultures decorate Easter eggs. Students also examine nutritional facts about eggs and additional trivia or fun facts during their...
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STDs
Students list the common types of STDs, HIV/AIDS and their symptoms. They complete worksheets concerning adult roles and responsibilities and determine ways to avoid disease. They use study guides and web sites to examine pertinet...
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Environment and the Earth
Students were involved in environmental service learning and they gathered information from academic buildings for a database. The data allowed them to use an establish baseline data on light use, recycling, and water fixtures in five...
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A Straightforward Approach
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this character education instructional activity, students discuss the value of honesty and consider honesty towards self, family, friends, and the community as they write a...
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Defining Caring
Middle schoolers define the word care and discover the importance of caring for others. In this character education lesson, students work as a class to brainstorm synonyms for care. Learners write a list of 5 things or people that they...
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A Long Walk
Students watch a video regarding persevering through difficult situations. In this character education instructional activity, students watch a video about perseverance and discuss the examples of perseverance.
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Discipline vs. Self-Discipline
Students explore self-discipline. In this character education instructional activity, students define and give examples of discipline and self-discipline. Students work with a group to complete a related concept map.
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Honest Communication
Young scholars explore the concept of honest communication. In this character education lesson plan, students discover eschew obfuscation and role play sincere communication exchanges with other young scholars.