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Strategies Used During Reading

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students try a variety of reading strategies. In this reading strategy lesson, students read a nonfiction passage and put Post -Its to mark the spots where they are using a reading strategy. They focus on inferring, predicting,...
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Solutions, Solutions, Could it Be?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners graph and solve linear system of equations. In this algebra lesson, students use algebraic and graphing methods to solve their systems. They find the point of intersection for their solution and draw inference from their data.
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Robot Rounding!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students collect data on a robot and relate the behavior to prove there is an infinite minute set of numbers. In this algebra lesson, students verify that there is always a number between two numbers. They analyze and make inference...
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Colored Dots 1

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners observe that colored markers are a mixture of many different colors by performing a chromatography experiment. They make observations, record information, and make generalized inferences from their observations.
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Acid and Base Testing 2

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design and conduct an experiment on unknown solutions after studying descriptions of indicators and the way in which they identify acids and bases. Students must gather, organize, and analyze data as well as make inferences...
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Height of Bounce

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine the relationship between the height of bounce of a ping-pong ball and the height from which it was dropped. They are assessed on the ability to record and interpret data, graph data, make predictions, and make...
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Sound Box

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students make simple observations and identify relevant variables, such as frequency and diameter. They then discuss the relationship between variables. The task assesses students' abilities to make simple observations and make...
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Starch and Sugar Testing 2

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design and conduct an experiment to determine which of three solutions contain starch or sugar. This task assess students' ability to make simple observations, design simple experiments, utilize indicators, and make generalized...
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Electrical Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to find out how well different wires radiate heat when voltage is applied across the wire. They use the results of their experiments to consider how the gauge of the wire and the type of wire affect the...
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Touching Spirit Bear: The Literary Mandala

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Even someone with a dark side can make a good decision—and vice versa. Readers explore Cole's traits and decisions in Ben Mikaelson's Touching Spirit Bear and analyze his sunside and...
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Analyzing Character: Louie Zamperini

For Teachers 8th Standards
Let's talk! Scholars create discussion appointments using map locations. After completing their appointment books, readers look closely at a few Unbroken pages. They use sentence strips to record details from their readings that help...
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The Methane Circus

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Step right up! An engaging research-centered lesson, the third in a series of six, has young archaeologists study the amazing animals of the Cambrian explosion. Working in groups, they profile a breathtaking and odd creature and learn...
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Newton's Laws of Motion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Newton's laws of motion with their own bodies. For this relative motion lesson students will use a wide range of materials bringing them from the concrete to the abstract on video. Students will draw inferences...
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The Bernoulli Effect - Conceptually

For Teachers K - 9th
Students observe and/or conduct five experiments which address the Bernoulli Effect. In this conceptual lesson based on the Bernoulli Effect, the students construct atomizers, and make concrete observations and inferences in connection...
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The Role of a Plantation Mistress

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the role of a plantation mistress. In this American history lesson, students examine the household accounts kept by Thomas Jefferson's wife. Middle schoolers decide what Martha Wayles...
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Rockin’ the World: Rock and Roll and Social Protest in 20th Century America

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore protest songs. For this interdisciplinary lesson, students examine issues-based music by summarizing lyrics and revealing inferences, generalizations, conclusions, and points of view found in the songs.
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European Agriculture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students make inferences on how physical geography affected the development of early civilizations and come up with solutions to global issues. In this physical geography lesson plan, students compare maps of the past to maps of today to...
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Lesson PlanThe Huexotzinco Codex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine primary sources that include pictographs from Puebla, Mexico. In this Huexotzinco Codex lesson, students perform historical analysis as they investigate the codex as they make inferences and draw conclusions about taxes...
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Architecture of the Skeleton

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students experiment with skeletons. In this bone health lesson, students analyze, construct, and perform comparative investigations with bones. They make inferences about the structure and function of various bones. This lesson includes...
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The Huexotzinco Codex

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine primary sources and perform historical analysis. In this Huexotzinco Codex lesson plan, students investigate the codex as they make inferences and draw conclusions
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Weather Olympics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the effects of topography on climate patterns. In this earth science lesson plan, students research weather patterns and make inferences of how the land forms may create different climates. Students compare Celsius...
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Exploring Religious Violence and Persecution in 16th Century Europe

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students watch a movie on religious violence in 16th century Europe and then write a background about a picture they are given on violence. In this religious violence lesson plan, students create the background by making inferences about...
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Look Around You

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students make predictions about a book they are reading and use their background knowledge to make inferences. In this predictions lesson plan, students complete a worksheet that they are given.
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Keep it Complex

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider the importance of biodiversity in the ocean layers. For this oceanography lesson, students use the Shannon-Weaver diversity index to analyze data.  Students analyze the information collected and write a report...

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