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Drought Threatens Huge Man-Made Lake
Students locate Lake Mead, then read a news article about Lake Mead drying up and how that would effect water and power supplies to the region. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a map and vocabulary...
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Jet Delivers Books to Kids Overseas
Students identify the function of organizations, then read a news article about an organization called Room to Read that is sending books to poor countries. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a...
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Creating Circles
Students make a circle graph. In this graphing lesson, the teacher conducts a class survey, then demonstrates how to make a pie graph. When students are comfortable with the material, they use a worksheet to create their own graph.
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How Many People Live in Your Household?
Students create a pictograph showing household size for the class.In this data collection and graphing lesson, the teacher guides students through the creation of a concrete object graph, then students analyze and summarize the results.
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Reporting Live from the 20th Century!
Young scholars read and write newspaper articles. In this newspaper article writing lesson, students collect and share current news articles, examine how they are written, then choose an event from the 20th century and write their own...
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Equivalent Decimals
Students develop strategies to find equivalent decimals. In this equivalent decimals lesson, students participate in a variety of decimal games to find equivalent decimals.
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The Battle Over Reconstruction: The Aftermath of Reconstruction
Students examine the Reconstruction Era. In this American history activity, students explore the condition of the United States following the Civil War as they read statistical data. Students analyze the Reconstruction policies to...
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International Literacy Day
In this International Literacy Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions,...
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Lobbying
Learners examine the role of lobbyists in Washington, D.C. In this Legislative Branch lesson, students watch video segments and read excerpts about lobbying. Learners write essays that explore the pros and cons of lobbying.
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The Spectrum of a Star
Tenth graders identify stars based on their line spectra. In this astronomy lesson, 10th graders analyze spectrograph and determine the elements present in the star. They explain the relationship between temperature and star classes.
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The East Africa Times
Students work in teams as editors to design the front page of a newspaper covering a country in east Africa. They individually research and write articles that define modern life for the country's citizens.
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Immigration Reform: Understanding the Issue From Different Points of View
Students examine the topic of immigration reform. They conduct research on groups representing various viewpoints on immigration, write and perform a role-play, and write a persuasive essay or letter to a state senator on their views of...
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Burger King Investigation
Students study data on the nutritional value of Burger King meals in order to discover its nutritional value and also to compare the meals, using mathematical computation, to the recommended daily diet. In this data handling lesson...
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Making Healthy Eating Choices for You and Others
Students use the USDA food guide pyramid to choose items for a balanced diet. In this food pyramid lesson, students play a game naming the items and their foo groups. Students participate in cross curricular activities...
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Making Your Own Master Calendar
Ninth graders discuss time demands such as homework, family, and chores that occupy their free time. They discuss how to effectively manage their time. They write important information and activities on a calendar. They develop and...
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The Status Of Private Schools In Utah
Students investigate the status of private schools in Utah. This done by looking at the public school system and make comparisons. The question of private schools being better is not clear and many factors need to be considered in...
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Community Wellness Fair
Twelfth graders list ideas to create a wellness fair. They form student committees to organize times for each class to participate in the fair. Students assist in setting up the fair by putting up tables for the exhibitors, preparing...
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Drive-Thru Nutrition
High schoolers research fat and calorie content of various food items at 12 popular fast-food restaurants. They compare the foods and create a day's worth of healthy menus using food from those restaurants.
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NCAA Basketball finals
Students read and interpret graphs of data sets. The data is used to devise reasons as to why teams in the NCAA Basketball finals from the 1950'sand up have the highest scores.
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Graphing Scatterplots
Students examine scatterplots and determine the equation of a line using the slope-intercept method. Students interpret graphs, draw inferences, and sketch a curve of best fit for the graph. Based upon patterns in the graphs, students...
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Math for the Frontier
Students explore the concept of inflation. In this inflation activity, students compile a list of necessities they would need to take with them if they were moving to a new state next month. Students compare their list with that of a...
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Shake, Rattle & Roll
Students examine soil. In this science lesson, students examine the layers of soil. Students collect soil from various locations and separate the layers. Students record and chart their findings.
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A Tree is a Tree and a Lot More
Students listen as the teacher reads "The Giving Tree." they discuss all the things the tree gave the boy throughout his life. They discuss ways they benefit from trees. This studying culminates with a tree walk and planting a tree in a...
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Comparing the Food Choices and Body Image of 15-Year-Olds Around the World
Students interpret data regarding food choices and the perceived body image of youth in the world. In this personal health lesson, students compare food consumption patterns in Canada with other countries. Students also compare lifestyle...