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Compact Fluorescent Lamp Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct a series of experiment on incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. In this physics lesson, students explain how they operate. They compare the efficiency and power rating of both bulbs.
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That's Entertainment

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders view examples of active lifestyles in works of Robert Harris, and list and graph their daily activities to see if they lead active lifestyles. Students then name forms of entertainment that require practice,...
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Paper Airplane Contest

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students research principles of flight. They design their own paper airplanes and make predictions about the performance of different designs. Students keep track of their findings in an electronic journal.
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Performing the Heimlich Maneuver

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars perform the Heimlich Manuever. In this first aid lesson, students read about choking and the Heimlich Maneuver. Young scholars learn when and how to perform the Heimlich Maneuver.
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Observing Elections Around the World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine elections in countries around the world. For this elections lesson, students watch a video segment regarding election observations and then access selected websites to research specified elections. Students prepare...
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Interdisciplinary Approach to Investigating Popcorn

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students conduct a lab experiment using the scientific method. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students will test the difference in popping white and yellow corn. Students will write their lab report in their science, math,...
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Ancient China

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Studentsexplore ancient civilizations by researching and comparing Chinese dynasties. They create an exhibit for Ancient Heritage Museum Day and present information about their time period to the class.
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Speech Therapy Students Interact Between Schools

For Teachers K - 6th
Students use technology to improve their communication skills and have the ability to interact with other speech students attending other elementary schools. Through riddles, games, and other activities, students attain their speech...
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Positive Futures Fair - Application of Year-Long Content Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research a problem in the world today.
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Probability: The Study of Chance

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners practice the basic principles of probability by conducting an experiment, determining if a game is fair, collecting data, interpreting data, displaying data, conducting analysis, and stating and applying the rule for probability.
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Everything's Under Control

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders prepare for a "Mad Scientists Fair" by creating a controlled study and by conducting experiments. They make and record observations and classify specimens according to characteristics. They compare results to their original...
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Biosphere

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the basic biosphere and its components.  In this ecology lesson plan students complete several experiments including designing a system that is balanced to sustain life.
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Who Knew What When?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define words of relevance to the stock market and fair trading. They explore the significant events surrounding the charges brought against Martha Stewart as a means of learning how the stock market is governed.
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Giant Fast Food - McTwisted

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discover the basics of Trademark Law understanding that companies are very protective of their trademarks and trade dress. Companies should be contacted for permission to derive their products. After obtaining permission,...
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Math Circuit

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students develop fitness levels and reinforce specific sports skills while integrating basic math.
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Take a Look in the Mirror: What Do You See?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine their perceptions of themselves. In this personal health lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to describe themselves and share those descriptions with their classmates. Students also...
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Metamorphosis

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students select organic object and transform it to an inorganic object in five or six steps, and complete value rendered drawings.
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What's In The Forest?

For Teachers K
Students examine forest food chains and create a forest habitat in the classroom. They are introduced to the concept of interdependence in Nature. They define a simple forest food chain and develop inquiry process skills.
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The Quality of Equality

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are introduced to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They relate it to their own rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. They create pictures illustrating equality.
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The Cost of Telling the Truth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine Leopold's Land Ethic involving illegal river dumping. They consider the dilemmas of the case study and share their ideas for a solution using group discussion and individual answers.
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Sequence Alignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the uses of sequence alignment.  In this DNA lesson students complete several experiments on sequencing and algorithms. 
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Basketball Rules!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the purpose for rules and laws by examining how basketball rules have changed.
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ETHICAL USE OF THE INTERNET

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the use of the internet and how it should be used by students. The concepts of intellectual property and fair usage are covered. The author of resources is found by them through practice with finding small print...
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Fast Forward

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a television program exploring social and economic changes at the close of the twentieth century. They discuss changes from differing perspectives including poor and rich citizens from various countries. Students write an...