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Mining Reclamation Research Project

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students work together in groups to research a different mining reclamation project. Using the internet, they answer specific questions to the one area they are to focus on. They use the information they gathered to create a PowerPoint...
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Boomtown

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view a series of films that explore evolving concepts of civil rights in America. They consider the civil rights of African-Americans, the aged and homosexuals. They discuss the films and complete worksheets.
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The Future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research the governments role is preserving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. They discuss the proponents and the opponents side of the issue.
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Dancing Feathers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and analyze the novel, 'Dancing Feathers.' They identify the main story elements, develop personal and fictional narratives, retell the story from a different point of view, create a mask, and design a postcard.
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Do You Drink It?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the aquifer. They create a model of an aquifer and explain how a well works. Students explore the relationship between a well and the water table. They explore the various ways that groundwater becomes contaminated.
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Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Environment

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this close reading worksheet, students read a report about large fires in the western United States. Students then answer several questions to determine their comprehension of the text.
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Around and Across

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the circumference and diameter of a circle. In this geometry lesson, 10th graders relate circumference to diameter. They create a scatter plot to estimate the value of pi.
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Social Studies: Indian Land Claims

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the Maine Indian Land Claims Case and determine the equity of the settlement. In groups, they evaluate and defend various topics related to the case and complete worksheets clarifying their positions. After presenting...
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Inquiry and the Nature of Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations, design and conduct a scientific investigation. They also use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
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Tracks and Trails-Nature Notebook

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this nature worksheet, students find some trails in their neighborhood and complete a graphic organizer, drawing pictures, guessing who made the trail and why and following it to see where it begins and ends.
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Pigeon Study-Nature Notebook

For Students 3rd - 5th
in this pigeon study worksheet, students "find pigeons to investigate," then complete activities, answering questions about where the pigeons were found, how many, what they look like, observing behaviors and writing questions they may...
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Time Lapse-Nature Notebook

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this time lapse nature notebook worksheet, students find something they can observe over time, visit it regularly and record the changes. Students describe the item, take a picture or sketch it. 
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Transparency and Federal Reserve Monetary Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the country's need for the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve to be less secretive and more transparent. Link to file that requires Adobe Reader.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Fractional Reserve Banking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This module looks into the inner workings of fractional reserve banking and answers these questions: What role does the Federal Reserve play in the U.S. banking system? What is the money creation potential of deposits? What is the money...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
Produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, this pamphlet describes the roles of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors, 12 regional banks, and Federal Open Market Committee in fostering a sound economy.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas provides information in the following categories: Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, What's Inside, The Federal Reserve, The Dallas Fed, Economic Research, Economic & Financial Data,...
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Federal Reserve Board: The Fed Explained

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to "The Federal Reserve System/Purposes & Functions," a publication of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. This book is available as a complete publication or by chapter. The book covers...
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Federal Reserve Board: About the Fed

For Students 9th - 10th
This Federal Reserve Board site page gives a short description of the Federal Reserve System and what it does. Related links.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia: What Is the Federal Reserve? [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Questions like "How does the bank hold reserves?" or "How do banks make deposits?" are examples of what is explained through this banking simulation lesson plan to illustrate the purpose of the Federal Reserve.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides information about: Quick Picks, About the Federal Reserve, Banking Information, Community Affairs, Economic Research, Educational Programs, Financial Services, and Publications.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond provides access to information in the following categories: General Information, Monetary Policy & Business Conditions, Financial Services, Banking, Community Affairs, Consumer...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

For Students 9th - 10th
This page from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta provides access to information in the following categories: the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Federal Reserve System, Banking & Finance, Economics, Publications, Search, Site...
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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions of the Federal Reserve

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Wondering how to explain to your class the mixture of public and private elements that make up the Federal Reserve? This resource offers unique tools to help you.
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Federal Reserve Board: Regulations

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to a detailed summary of regulations issued by the Federal Reserve Board.

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