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Reading Comprehension Quiz

For Students 7th - 8th
In this reading comprehension quiz learning exercise, students read 33 sentences with difficult vocabulary words, then select from 4 given answers which can be checked online.
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Circumference and Area of a Circle

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Pupils investigate the area and circumference of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students estimate and measure the radius, diameter and circumference of a circle. This assignment has an online part that is interactive.
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Study of Projectile Motion using Straw Rockets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design and launch their own rockets.  In this experimental activity students launch their own rockets and record the various angles and distance that they go.  Each student has time to redesign their rocket and have a...
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Systems of Word Problems

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate systems of linear equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders explore word problems that can be solved by using a system of equations.   The problems involve such topics as cell phone usage,...
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Chapter 13 – Progressivism

For Students 9th - 12th
For this U.S. history worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages regarding Progressivsim and respond to 48 short answer questions.
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Owen

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners read Owen by Kevin Henkes. In this literature lesson, students listen to the story and compare it to other Kevin Henkes books. They answer comprehension questions and bring their own treasured item to share.
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Equilibrium Worksheet

For Students 11th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, students complete 10 problems on equilibrium. They calculate equilibrium constants and concentration of products and reactants.
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Velocity, Position, Distance

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve problems involving motion and distance. In this calculus instructional activity, students use to derivative to calculate the velocity-of a function. They observe objects moving along a straight line.
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The Binary Counter Circuit

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students count from 0-99 using the binary number system. In this algebra lesson, students problem solve by working with faulty circuits and applying their knowledge f Binary Numbers. They work in team to create a solution.
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Electric Field Mapping / Equipotential Lines

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students determine the equipotential lines surrounding a charged object. For this physics lesson, students draw lines to identify areas. They relate the spacing of the field lines to the strength of the charge.
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Lesson Plan: (Stock Market Investigation)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate making a $100,000 investment in the stock market following a specific set of criteria. They track the stocks for two months, buying and selling stocks in a diversified portfolio.
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Decision Making Worksheet: Careers

For Students 11th - 12th
In this careers worksheet, students use the decision making chart to list and compare three possible career choices. Students use the provided formulas to help narrow their career choices.
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A Reporter's Recovery of Place

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils read and write their own story about an artifact they find in their community.
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils are introduced to the ISLA website, given instruction and practice time to develop search skills. They complete an assignment utilizing ISLA records, presenting their assignment to the class.
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A Race Against Time

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the act of preservation first in the process of preserving food and then in the preservation of historic sites, buildings, landmarks, and artifacts.
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the use of the Information System for Los Angeles to research a period of theater, TV or film. They research either a wardrobe period or a set/scene design and present their findings to the class.
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Variables That Can Affect Making Schedule

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study the variables that affect transportation of shipments and the factors that affect deterioration of a perishable product.  In this transportation lesson students discuss the pros and cons of team driving. 
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Potato Launcher Energy Lab

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate conservation laws using a potato launcher. In this physics lesson plan, students measure angles, time and distance of the potato. They discuss applications of experiments like this.
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Spectrophotometric Determination of an Equilibrium Constant

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the equilibrium constant for a chemical system and use graphing techniques and data analysis to evaluate experimental data.
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Woman Holding Plum Blossoms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers contrast and compare the definition of beauty in Tang dynasty China with that of America today in this high school Social Studies lesson. The lesson concludes with a small group activity.
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Eye of the Icon

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine various examples of artwork and identify icons. In groups, they discuss the role of special interest groups and media in promoting icons in society. They create a bust of an icon in the Victorian style and share them...
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Habits Are Hard to Break

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Studens brainstorm ideas about the ways scientists think. In small groups, studentds create a definition for one or two "habits." Students develop a set of questions to be used by the entire class in a series of interviews. Students...
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ESOL Consumer Education

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the importance of reading and understanding price tags, labels and expiration dates. They Compare/contrast the significance and practice of reading food labels, expiration dates and prices of food items in students'...
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E.coli and their Human Environment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe how environmental changes (antibiotics) can affect the growth of E.coli, the rod shaped intestinal bacterium. They use the "F" test for statistical analysis. Students