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Woodcarving

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research websites on wood carving. In this wood carving lesson plan, students go on the computers and research websites on the internet that teach them how to carve wood and pictures of what they can do.
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Sampling Distribution of Sample Means

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils collect data and crate a distribution sample. In this statistics lesson, students compare and contrast their collected data. This assignment requires the pupils to be comfortable with navigating the internet.  
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Protecting the Herd

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars simulate the spread of a fictitious disease using an internet-based simulation. In this biology lesson, students predict the factors that could affect epidemic. They investigate these prediction using computer simulation.
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Teaching about Fish Stocking Decisions

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders complete a directed study, form the internet, and then complete activities.
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What's Below Zero?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the concept of positive and negative integers, adding and subtracting integers on a number line. They visit various Internet websites, solving problems using integers and completing a worksheet.
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Particles & Accelerators

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the basic information about particles and accelerators. They examine a diagram with particles that describes their masses and charges. They research the history of physics from the time of the Greeks.
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Exploring the Elements of Stewardship

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars examine stewardship activities and issues relating to the Department of Energy's activities on the Oak Ridge Reservation. They identify seven elements of an effective stewardship program, and conduct Internet research.
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A Famous Artist -- A Noted Musician

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils are introduced to new vocabulary associated with an artist. Using this information, they use the internet to create a report on the artist along with a visual or audio aid. They present their material to the class and answer any...
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THE TRAVELS OF BABAR: An Adventure in Scale :Building a Model Hot Air Balloon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners encounter basic facts about helium and hot air. They compare the weight and size of different materials. Students work collaboratively in teams. They create their own model balloon.
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The Fungus Among Us

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the basic characteristics and roles of fungi. They discuss the importance of fungi to humans. Students investigate the relationship between cell structure and function and explore the diversity and variation of...
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The Sun

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine basic information about the sun and its relationship to the solar system. They conduct Internet research and complete a WebQuest about the sun. Students then create a seven question true or false quiz using...
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Malaria: The Cause

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the basic facts about malaria. They study how the disease can spread so quickly and label the pathway of the malaria parasite.
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Skates

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students gain understanding of structure, characteristics, and basic needs of living things and their role in world, identify parts of skate, observe details of skate's body and skate egg case, and identify unique characteristics of skates.
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Ride the Wild Leaf Cycle

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore plant life by completing an Internet activity. In this botany lesson, 4th graders identify the types of plants that grow locally and the different soils they utilize to survive. Students read assigned text about...
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Extracting DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA, genes, chromosomes and the chemicals that make up DNA. They research Internet resources to develop their knowledge of DNA. They conduct an experiment to separate DNA from peas and create a poster that they can use...
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Why is the Average Temperature Greater on Venus than on Mercury?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the reasons why the temperature is higher on Venus than on Mercury. In groups, they analzye both planet's atmospheres and determine the rate of global warming on each. They use the internet to research the planets in...
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Life In A Castle

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars use the internet to examine life in a castle. They examine pictures of castles and describe them. They write to someone close to them explaining their life in a castle.
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Class Final Report - Global Sun Temperature Project

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students reflect on the data they have analyzed during the Global Sun Temperature Project. They use the project website as a resource for their observations, draft a class report and post it on the Internet.
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Weather... Or Not

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students observe and discuss the local weather patterns, researching cloud types and weather patterns for cities on the same latitude on the Internet. They record the data for 6-8 weeks on a graph, and make weather predictions for their...
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What Lies Beneath

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research on the history and archaeological excavations at historical Jamestown. They explore various websites, and develop a Powerpoint presentation to present to the class.
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Turtles

For Teachers K
Students discuss turtles. They read books about turtles, make turtle puppets, research turtles on the Internet and then create a turtle fact booklet.
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Los Angeles Tourist Brochures

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the history of Los Angeles. They conduct Internet research, select a specific topic, and create a tourist brochure that includes information, pictures, and maps.
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International Monetary Fund

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discover the role of the International Monetary Fund. They use the internet to answer questions about the organization. They discuss the positive and negatives associated with the IMF.
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Learning Lesson: Head in the Clouds

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students observe and describe the sky as they discover the different cloud types. They record the types of clouds they see twice a day. They also use the internet to view a skywatcher chart. They end the instructional activity by...