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The Rotten Truth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the process of decomposition using lunch leftovers and soil. They complete the inquiry over set periods time as they observe the how composting takes place and finally, they sort the materials into biodegradable,...
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Kitchen Electrophoresis

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate and explain the differences active transport versus passive transport. This lesson includes an individual and group activity. The basic steps of electrophores is the focus of inquiry. Identification of the pure...
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Contestable Markets

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils make inquiry into the concept of contestable markets. The lesson focuses upon theory and the intention is to encourage students to move to analysis or evaluation of the market. The lesson helps to reinforce the skills of...
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Strategies for Economic Development

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students develop some suggested strategies that are used to help reduce poverty. The skill of development is the focus. The incorporation of theories and strategies are learned in a problem solving exercise. The political issues are...
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Egg Measurement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore measurement and units. They measure eggs to determine their density, mass and percent composition. An inquiry approach is used for students to ascertain the mass.
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Making Friends With Franklin

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students will reflect upon the life of Benjamin Franklin in order to understand his place in history. Emphasis is placed upon the development and contributions he made to modern science inquiry. The learner uses readings to do various...
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Causal Patterns in Air Pressure Phenomena

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore a scientific concept to obtain understanding by performing an experiment. The inquiry can be done in groups or as a whole class. The outcome is that students can use models to obtain futher understanding.
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Heating Ice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore through inquiry what it is like to heat ice and the results that can be observed. There is a graph that is created to keep track of data. There are questions that are answered to promote the use of the scientific method.
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Changes Inside Planets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of planetary differentiation. They complete an experiment to simulate it using gelatin and food. The lesson includes vocabulary to increase reading comprehension skills as part of the inquiry. The...
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Bill's Badge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the making of circles and concepts related to them in geometry. The project is inquiry based will focus upon students making their own nametags. The construction is ideal for hands on young scholars.
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Curious About Creepy Crawlies?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create oral presentations and visual aids to assist their inquiry about various insects. They reflect on the importance of learning about insects while working in small groups.
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Margaret Mead: Anthropologist

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the life, travels, and cultural experiences of Margaret Mead. They participate in group work and inquiry activities about the qualities that Margaret Mead possessed and the places she traveled to. They distinguish...
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SEXUAL LIFE CYCLE DEVELOPMENT USING MONOCYSTIS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers perform a lab to becoe familar with scientific concepts. The skill of inquiry is essential and this lesson furthers its development. The intelligence of kinesthetics is used as learners perform the many aspects of this lab...
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Particulate Matter in the Air

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners conduct an inquiry exploring the different kinds of particulate matter in the air. They name three different types of particulate matter found in the air and identify different types of solid particulate matter found in the air...
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The Mathematics of Space and Place

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars investigate the measurements and geometry of the school grounds. They conduct inquiry while measuring the campus and some of the city blocks. Then students draw a map to scale and categorize property types using a pie graph.
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What Is A Veteriniarian

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the concept of a veterinarian and how they are compared to a child's pediatrician. They conduct some basic inquiry using class materials. Then students participate in a class discussion to ask questions and...
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Calculus

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students make an inquiry with the aid of technology into the concept of functions. The emphasis of the lesson is on the interplay between the geometric and analytic information.
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Writing Away For Information

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students review the format used to write a friendly letter which they will use to write an e-mail. They use questioning techniques as they write a letter of inquiry using a number of drafts. Using a word processing program they develop...
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Population Trends

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore, examine and study the differences and similarities in the average ages of the populations of two countries in the EU. They interpret tables, draw and interpret diagrams and assess interpretations of a statistical inquiry.
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Chemical Reactions With Vinegar

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe chemical reactions. In this scientific inquiry lesson plan, 2nd graders determine whether vinegar creates a chemical reaction by observing two different experiments. A list of 7 supplies is included. In addition,...
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Mary Ann Patten: Clipper Ship Heroine

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In two groups, young scholars research the history and current building of clipper ships. In this inquiry lesson plan, students present information and compare and contrast the technological revolution with the development of clipper...
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Food Matters

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify physical and chemical changes. In this science inquiry lesson, 5th graders observe the changes that occur when making bread and butter. Students explain if the product is result of a physical or chemical change.
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Stand Uo If....

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Learners participate in an activity that allows them to better get to know each other. In this inquiry lesson students use a psychomotor activity to better know their classmates.
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Sticky Tongue

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders make inquiry about the adaptations that help a frog to survive in its environment. They identify the adaptations and define how they work. They also research the idea of how species have common characteristics.

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