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Edible Cell

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Students identify cell parts and their function. For this animal cell lesson, students view a video clip and discuss cell components. Students create an edible replica of an animal cell using food items.
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We Can Dig It!

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders understand the process by which fossils and rocks are excavated. In this fossil and rock lesson, 3rd graders explore the job of the paleontologist in a podcast.
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Bilinguilism and Spanglish: A Way of Speaking, a Way of Thinking

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars compare the differences between bilingualism and registers of discourse. They investigate how economic, historical and interpersonal relationships affect language and relationships.
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DNA-B-C's

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners review what they already know about DNA. After reading an article, they discover a new technique to map the course of evolution. In groups, they create ways to present this material to younger children and research DNA's uses.
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Acid Mine Drainage

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use cabbage, backing soda, cobblestones, and more to test the acid in the water. For this acid mine damage lesson plan, students complete 13 experiments to test and treat acid.
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DNA Fingerprints

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret different DNA fingerprints, then do a jigsaw activity to explore other uses of DNA forensics. They listen to a radio program about using DNA as evidence and discuss the limitations of and problems with DNA testing.
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Cutt-Off Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how gene sequence analysis can be used to examine phylogenetic similarities of different organisms. Students work in groups to simulate a gel electrophoresis separation of fragments using poster board to create their gel.
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Counting Handout 1: Combinations

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
For this counting worksheet, learners find the number of combinations and permutations of seventeen multi-step problems. Students determine the number of possible social security numbers, telephone numbers, book arrangements, etc., given...
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Counting Handout 2

For Students 7th - 12th
In this counting method, students solve simple and compound probability problems.  They determine the number of permutations and combinations that can be made under given circumstances.  This two-page activity contains 23...
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Cut-Off Genes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain the concept of gene sequence analysis. In this gene instructional activity, students draw inferences about phylogenetic similarities of different organisms.
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Got the Time? (2)

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this telling time worksheet, learners analyze the time on each of 16 standard clocks. Students write the correct time to the nearest five minutes under each clock.
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My Family

For Students Pre-K - K
In this family worksheet, students color 6 pictures that depict family members of different generations. Students are instructed to cut out the pictures.
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Write the Command Under the Picture

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this ESL worksheet, students examine 8 pictures that depict an action that could happen at school. Students write "the command" under each picture. Example: Open the book. Sharpen the pencil.
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Christmas List

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ESL Christmas worksheet, students create a list of gifts they would like to receive. Students illustrate the list and write why they would like to get each item.
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Drawing Body Parts

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this ESL worksheet, students read the words for 9 parts of the body. Students draw a picture to illustrate each word. This is for ESL students.
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ESL Self-Portrait Worksheet

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this ESL self-portrait worksheet, students first answer 10 short questions about themselves and then draw a self-portrait.
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Creating Context

For Students 5th - 6th
For this ESL word and picture comprehension worksheet, students examine 6 pictures that tell a story. Students decide what is happening in each picture and write down the situation.
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Describe the Animals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ESL animal description worksheet, students analyze 6 pictures of common animals. Students are directed to tell about each animal by writing a simple description.
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At the Park!

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this ESL vocabulary and drawing worksheet, students read the word labels under 7 empty picture frames. Students illustrate the nouns which name things found in a park.
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ESL School Objects Illustration

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this ESL school object vocabulary worksheet, students read 6 labels under blank picture frames. Students draw the school supplies that are specified in the frames.
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ESL: Menu Vocabulary

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ESL menu vocabulary worksheet, students read the names of 8 items that could be on a menu and illustrate them in the empty frames.
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Computer Applications - 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers define terms related to the World Wide Web and Netscape. They identify the key components of the Netscape browser and evaluate web sites after determining which characteristics make up a well-designed website.
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Bridge Building

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders will create model drawings of bridges and integrate technology into the process of creating a visual representation. Technology is used in the industry of design and architecture. This lesson plan helps to build real life...
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Take Your Students Behind the Veil

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students consider race relations in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to understand religious dress, Muslim practices, and the crisis regarding multiculturalism in Britain.