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The Void Filled by Nonprofits
Students examine the significance of nonprofit organizations in a democratic society. They conduct research on a selected nonprofit organization, complete a questionnaire, and present their findings to the class.
Creative Chemistry
Hard Water
In this water learning exercise, students read about how hard water is created and what can be done to soften it. Then, they complete six short answer questions.
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Open Wide and Meet Your Tonsils
Students research their tonsils in this lesson. They research and discover what tonsils are, what they do, and where they are located. Students also identify other parts of the mouth, what they do, and where they're located. They...
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Snacks 'R Us
First graders experiment with fat content by analyzing snack foods. They learn what makes up a nutritious snack.
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Brushing Teeth Halts Heart Disease
Ninth graders examine the causes and effects of Heart Disease. In this ESL Current Events lesson, 9th graders read an article on Heart Disease. Students complete guided questions on the reading.
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ESL Holiday Lesson: World Tai Chi Day
In this ESL holiday worksheet, students read or listen to a passage about World Tai Chi Day, then complete a variety of activities related to the passage.
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Breaking News English: Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids
In this English worksheet, students read "Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Persuasive Letter about Smoking
Learners write a persuasive letter to someone they care about who smokes. They must use both logical and emotional appeals in their letter.
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Most Troublesome Exotic Invasive Plant Species Web Quest
Students participate in a Web Quest activity in which they identify common exotic invasive plant species of the Southern Appalachian Region. After identifying the top 10 exotic invasive species, they choose one to research in depth.
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My Favorite Meal
Pupils investigate ecological systems and the multiple uses of the environment by studying the osprey population.
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Irises
Learners create realistic and impressionistic drawings of irises in an attempt to better understand the importance of the iris in Japanese culture and art. Lesson extensions are provided for this one day lesson.
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Insects
Students work in groups to investigate the concept of insects. They participate in a variety of activities that include the gathering of samples and making observations like identifying different body parts. The lesson integrates...
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Language Arts: Investigating Issues That Matter
Learners are able to become more informed about the dangers of water contamination by sharing their prior knowledge with each other. They discover the importance of communicating these dangers to the public.
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ESL: Idioms Quiz C
In this ESL idioms instructional activity, students choose the idiom that has the same meaning as a word in parenthesis in a sentence. There are 21 sentences total. Students may click on a "check answers" button.
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Peace and Virtue
Learners discuss the consequences of improper actions as well as the sense of accomplishment that comes from doing the right thing and helping others. Students divide into two teams and play a game related to the story they...
Remedy Health Media
Health Central: Heart Attack
This site provides information about a heart attack: definition, care, and treatment of a heart attack. Discusses various treatments: cardiac catheterization, angioplasty and bypass surgery.
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Congenital Heart Conditions Resource Center
A complete reference tool that serves as an illustrated resource for presenting information on heart conditions. Content includes information on what they are, how the heart works, diagnosis, congenital defects, treatment, and long term...
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: A Day in the Life of Your Heart
Heart rates can be determined by the amount of physical activity your body is engaging in. The more physically active you are, the faster your heart beats. You can measure the rate your heart is beating by taking your pulse. This science...
Other
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
This website, available in English or French, presents general information on heart health and research news. Learn what heart disease is and how it can be prevented and treated through diet and exercise.
Other
Story md.com: Heart Diseases
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn about the different types of heart diseases, and what you can do to try to prevent them.
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Conditions: High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
Find out why high blood pressure is dangerous to your heart and overall health. Learn why and how high blood pressure damages the heart and who is at risk for high blood pressure. Information on treatment and prevention includes a link...
Other
Health Talk Online: Heart Attack
Interviews were conducted with a number of people who have experienced a heart attack. These people talk about their heart attack , recovery, treatment, and life after the attack.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Heart Rate Recovery Times
After exercise, your heart rate increases, this is normal for everyone. However this experiment asks whether the recovery time for a heart's beating rate is faster for people who get regular exercise versus those that do not.
WebMD
Web Md: Heart Attack Treatments
In WebMD's entry on heart attacks, there is a section on treatments and diagnosis. Read about the various things that can be done to improve your health and decrease your risk of having a heart attack.