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Rain Forest Rally

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study tropical and temperate rainforests.  For this rainforest lesson students complete a lab activity using the Internet. 
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Visualizing the Invisible

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students create animations of black holes using a computer and also materials that are scanned and used in their animation.  In this black hole lesson plan students explore how to use animation and create an example of a Black...
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Water, Water, Everywhere and Always on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create their own water cycle in a terrarium. In this water cycle lesson, students research the water cycle and complete a worksheet using the Internet. They create a water cycle of their own in a jar with stones, sand, soil, and...
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What's Matter?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the definition of matter.  In exploring matter lesson students get into groups and navigate the Internet to answer questions. 
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Targeting Faith When It Counts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the relationship between politics and religion. In this religion and ethics lesson, students examine hyperlinks created by their instructor from the suggested sites list. High schoolers research the websites for...
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Irish-Americans: Work and Song

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore Irish-American culture. In this immigration lesson, students watch video segments regarding immigration in the 1840's and 1850's. Students discuss the discrimination Irish-Americans faced as they listen to songs and...
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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the pros and cons of forest fires. In this science lesson, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Students record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to government officials.
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On the Edge and Under the Gun

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars brainstorm ideas related to gun control and share with the class. in this gun control lesson, students research teacher approved websites related to gun control. Young scholars write a paper in groups on a self selected...
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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Students should examine the point of view each of the accounts is written from...
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Native American Storytelling

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the background of Native American myths and legends.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders read a myth out loud to their classmates.  Students compare and contrast their myths with other...
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Dewey Decimal System -- Cataloging Collections

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students put their cataloging skills into practice. In this research instructional activity students examine the listed websites that feature Dewey Decimal classification. Students then collaborate to use the Dewey Decimal classification...
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The Brooklyn Museum of Art Newspaper

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students create newspapers. In this technology skills lesson, students create a newspaper layout using a word processor program. The newspaper features stories regarding the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
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Digital Divide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore thedigital divide. In this technology skills lesson, students discuss the attributes of a divide. Students then research and discuss the digital divide.
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Memorials and Meaning

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson, students collaborate to research the war. They examine Matthew Brady photographs that inspire them to create a memorial to honor those who served in the Civil War.
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Pharaoh Phonetics

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore ancient Egypt. In this Egypt lesson plan, students use the Internet to research ancient Egypt and then participate in several activities that help them better understand Egyptian culture.
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Ship of Gold

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore American values. In this American history lesson plan, students read passages from Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea. Young scholars collaborate to conduct research in order to build a timeline of the events...
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Stocking up for the Next Millennium

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine how democracy stands the test of time. In this technology lesson, students research inventions and contributions of the 20th century in order to gather information to write a persuasive essay on the topic.
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Story Time

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders watch soap operas online.  In this English lesson plan, 9th graders explore the story elements of the soap opera.  Students write a journal on their own interpretations of characters. 
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Then and Now. Public Health from 1900 to Today

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students analyze public health issues. In this public health lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the health concerns and diseases of the 20th and 21st centuries. Students also  interview medical...
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Vote for Me!

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students conduct a mock presidential interview. In this US presidents lesson, students research the lives of former U.S. presidents and then role play interviews of the "presidents."
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Oceans in Glass: The Great White Shark Experiment

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use the Internet to study great white sharks and answer questions.  In this ocean lesson students create and produce a website that summarizes the information they obtained in their research. 
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On With the Show: Fifty Years of the Public Theater

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the Public Theater in New York City. In this theater lesson, students consider mission of the Public Theater and learn more about its productions. Learners create their own event schedules for the Public Theater.
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Organizers for Students

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students . In this organization lesson, students have a general discussion about sports cards and make a chart to answer the questions. Students read the baseball card story from USA Today. Students watch a web video about sports in New...
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Create a 3-D Community Model

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the term community.  In this Social Studies instructional activity, 7th graders develop a definition of the term community.  Students create a sculpture that is related to their community.

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