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Habits of Mind

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study tree leaves to complete the activity, In this tree leaf experiment lesson, students observe, measure, and sort tree leaves individually, in groups, and in relationship to the entire tree.
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Sorting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners study how things are stored and how information is retrieved.  In this investigative lesson students play a game that helps them to see how things are sorted in a library. 
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Advanced Critical Reading: Ethanol

For Students 6th - 10th
In this advanced critical reading worksheet, students read a passage about ethanol then answer questions. Students make inferences, determine author's purpose and use context clues to find the meaning of unknown words in the passage.
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Mythbusters

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders watch an episode of Mythbusters and answer questions that arise in the video about the scientific process. In this Mythbusters lesson plan, 8th graders complete a scientific investigation based on the video.
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The Collection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider the impact of museum collections. In this global studies instructional activity, students read an article and contribute to group discussions that analyze what a collection is. The article is not included with the...
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And It's All for Charity

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students fight poverty. In this current events instructional activity, students research the listed Web sites to find out how Red Nose Day was established by Comic Relief to raise funds to fight world poverty.
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English Exercises : Review of Common Types of Questions

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this online interactive English worksheet, students read a short passage and then respond to 10 multiple choice questions about the selection. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Inverse Linear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve for the inverse functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph the inverse function and analyze it. They solve and manipulate equations using the calculator.
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The Human Face of Flagstaff

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students make a brochure for Flagstaff, Arizona. In this geography lesson, students look at a map of Arizona and the Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce sheet to find natural and human features of the city. They create a brochure describing...
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Proportions a/b=c/d

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars calculate distance and proportion of objects. In this algebra lesson, students define proportion and how it is used in math. They solve the problem through guided instruction.
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Applied Science - Built Environment Post Lab (Energy)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars study science. In this efficiency lesson, students explore different forms of energy and compare them to determine which works the best. They work independently to create a collage of different energy sources (using...
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Applying listening techniques though media presentation

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders practice speaking Spanish. For this Spanish language lesson, 12th graders listen to a song sung in Spanish, then correctly identify key components of its grammar and language. This lesson includes a teacher self...
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SBRR Strategies to Teach Vocabulary

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore reading comprehension by reading Curious George books in class. In this vocabulary expansion lesson, 1st graders read the book Curious George Takes a Job and analyze the easy vocabulary terms as well as "tier 2"...
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I'm 93, But Quitting Job Would Drive Me Off My Trolley

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read and discuss a news article about the elderly in the workplace. They use the content of the article for practice in making predictions, determining verb tense, and basic comprehension.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Make Way for Ducklings

For Teachers K - 1st
Students raise their hands as they hear new vocabulary words read by the teacher in Make Way for Ducklings. In this vocabulary lesson, students continue practicing recognition and usage of new words with teacher prompts. 
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Introduce Vocabulary: Chrysanthemum

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore language arts by reading a story with their class. In this beginner vocabulary lesson, students read the book Chrysanthemum and discuss the vocabulary used in the story. Students participate in a word play activity while...
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Time For Breakfast

For Teachers 3rd
This unit encourages students to assess the validity of a set of statements and then plan and carry out investigations to find out whether the statements are true. Students then carry out statistical investigations of their own.
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Robot Rover

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students will work in teams of 2 to read and discuss a case study. In this probability lesson, students will learn the formula for finding the probability of two events occurring together. Students will learn the meaning of independent...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Some Birthday

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. In this tier two vocabulary instructional activity, students read the book Some Birthday and discuss the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define selected words...
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Introduce Vocabulary: George's Store at the Shore

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore vocabulary words from the story. In this language arts lesson, students discuss vocabulary words from the story. Students discuss the word meanings and use the words in sentences.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Ruby’s Wish

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore English by reading a children's story in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Ruby's Wish and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocab words and...
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Properties of Materials- Leaky Pipe

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are presented with a problem of an industrial site is losing water through a pipe leakage. They need to find an appropriate material to seal the joints. Working in groups, they analyze the situation, collect additional...
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Dictionary Definitions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this dictionary definitions worksheet, learners find the definition for the 6 words and then write the words into 6 original sentences.
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Non-verbal Cues

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Young scholars distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication. In this communication series lesson, students identify the emotions portrayed by photos shown. They role play examples of good and bad listening skills.