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Wacky Water Critters
Young scholars visit a local creek or stream. They collect water samples from the creek and observe and sort the "water critters" they find in the sample, observing smaller organisms under a microscope if necessary. They identify each...
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Get Your Ball
Students use a ball to improve their dribbling skills, defensive and offensive strategies, cardiovascular fitness, and cooperation. In this ball handling instructional activity, students try to grab the ball and trap it from their...
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Agility Ladder Challenge
Students rotate to different P.E. stations. They perform a different skill through an agility ladder that is taped to the floor.
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Plane and Solid Figures
Students define a plane and a solid shape. In this geometry activity, students compare and contrast different geometric shapes as they relate to solids. They name the geometric solids based on their sides and edges.
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Leyden Jar: Static Electricity
Students experiment with a Leyden Jar, a device that stores electrical charges. A large voltage can be built up in this jar by adding more and more charge. The modern name for this device is a capacitor.
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Fact Families
Fifth graders explore fact families. They solve simple math problems. Students determine which mathematical property is used to solve the given problem. They are given five minutes to complete as many mathematical facts as possible.
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Odd Is In
Pupils play a game with coins and then use reasoning skills to develop a strategy for winning the game.
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Our Favorite Pet
Students each have a turn, telling the class his or her favorite pet. The choices are cat, dog, fish or bird. Using the computer, the information from the tally be recorded on a spreadsheet and bar graph.
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Planning A Two Week Trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima
Ninth graders simulate being a first-time visitor to Japan. Using the internet, pupils identify answers to given questions about Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Students use computer technology to type their answers. Their answers also...
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Court Documents Related to
Students use the National Archives to researcj cout coduments related to Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Graphing Fun
First graders analyze objects and make a graphing picture to analyze the data. In this graphing lesson, 1st graders complete an object graph assessment, a picture graph assessment, and a bar graph assessment to analyze their given objects.
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To Drink or not to Drink
Seventh graders discuss water quality, water availability and water resources and how water is used in the world around them. They view a video on water quality then test for pH, temperature and dissolved oxygen to indicate water quality.
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Global Citizenship: Our Links Around the World
Students study the world's cultures and learn about various country's values and beliefs. In this cultures instructional activity, students use the worksheet and work in pairs to discuss each culture question. Students then discuss the...
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Bringing Up Baby
Students explore why a government might want to influence its citizens with regards to decreasing or increasing the birthrate. They draft laws and write analytical essays.
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Measurements
Third graders brainstorm a list how they use measurements everyday. Using string, they cut a piece long enough as their height and complete ratios using their arms and legs about old tales about measurements. They compare and contrast...
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Day Five - Bible A Noble Cause - Thessalonica
Students analyze, compare and contrast success and failure inside the kingdom and outside the kingdom. In this Bible study lesson students read Act 17:1, plays games, engage in discussions and complete a written activity...
Other
Nearpod: Comparing Numbers: Less Than
In the lesson plan on comparing numbers, students will learn how to determine which group of objects or numeral represents the lesser amount.
Other
Nearpod: Comparing Numbers: Greater Than
In the lesson plan on comparing numbers, students will learn how to determine which group of objects or numerals represents the greater amount.
Starfall
Starfall: Greater Than, Less Than, Equal To
This lesson focuses on determining if items and greater than, less than, or equal to other like items. They click on the correct sign for each group of items.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Impact of Expansion on Chinese Immigrants and Hispanic Citizens
As white populations moved westward in the 19th century, Chinese immigrants and Hispanic Americans faced racism and discrimination and were unable to compete on an equal basis for land. Eventually, both groups settled into urban areas...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Numbers of Objects 1
Practice counting which group has more objects. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Compare Numbers of Objects 2
Practice counting to see which group has the most things in it. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Finding Equal Groups
Learners will be able to compare groups of objects to decide if they are equal with this lesson. Included are pictures and videos of the lesson in action, worksheets, and a SMART Board resource.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Curious George: Bug Catcher
This game from Curious George helps children learn numbers, counting, comparing sets, and numerical relations. Help Curious George figure out which group of bugs is bigger, and then catch them.