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Beginning Understanding of Computers and the Internet

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars explore the use of a computer and the Internet. In this beginning computers lesson plan students young scholars show what they know about the computer and Internet and demonstrate their skills. They investigate the...
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Internet Activities: To Betsy's House to Make a Flag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the history of the American flag. For this U.S. history lesson, students read "To Betsy's House to a Make a Flag" and complete an Internet activity regarding the life of Betsy Ross.
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All About Bats

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research bats on the Internet. In this research lesson, students explore bats on the Internet. After learning some bat facts, students then answer questions and do crossword puzzles on a website.
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Hector's World - Heros

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the the story Heroes in order to navigate the Internet safely. In this Hector's World lesson, students examine the importance of checking with an adult before participating in the online environment. Students explore other...
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Space, The Funky Frontier Internet Research Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this solar system learning exercise, students explore a web site called The Nine Planets, to refresh their knowledge of the solar system, and to research new facts about Uranus. They answer three questions about Uranus, write an essay...
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Exploring the Stock Market

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore their options in stocks. In this algebra lesson plan, students create a portfolio for their future in stocks. they discuss their choices with a broker and presents their portfolio to the class.
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Do Some Research: Light Spectrum

For Students 5th - 7th
Students explore both the scientifc world of the light spectrum and the research world of the library and/or internet in this activity, which asks a question about the light spectrum to be answered with student research. There is a space...
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Internet Activity-Choose a Fish

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research fish. In this marine biology lesson, students use the Internet to research a specific fish and their habitat, range, and size. Students fill in a worksheet with their notes.
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Climates and Animal Habitats

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore how animals adapt to their habitats. In this climate lesson, 3rd graders discuss how the climate effects animal habitats. Students use the Internet to research information about a particular animal and its habitat.
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Details, Details

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils explore statistics by participating in a personal details activity. In this data collection lesson plan, students identify the importance of personal information collection and how it can be used against them if collected...
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Four Seasons - Internet Research

For Teachers K
Students review the four seasons and discuss what type of clothing they should wear in each season. They use the Internet to explore the weather during the different seasons.
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Lesson on Superlatives

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice basic Internet navigation skills, find and summarize information on a Web site, and explore tenement life in the 19th and early 20th Century.
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Exploring National Marine Sanctuaries

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers conduct Internet research of the living organisms in national marine sanctuaries, and the resources protected in the sanctuaries. Students gather information about each of the sanctuaries and make an oral presentation...
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Computer Rules

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the rules of computer sharing rules of respect in this lesson. They discuss the legalities of respecting the work of others that is stored and saved on the computer/internet. They discuss the rules of computer ethics...
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Exploring Stars

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the life cycle of stars. They analyze small, medium, and large stars and view a video that compares the life cycles of the various sized stars. They create a flipbook movie detailing the life cycles of a star and...
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Exploring Pascal's Triangle and Other Recursive Patterns

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore patterns in everyday life and in the mathematic world. They create various concrete examples of patterns and verbally describe these patterns to a fellow student.
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Exploring Teen Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore place value.  In this numeration lesson, students use ten frames to represent numbers greater than ten.  Students read two digit numerals and build the corresponding number using counters and ten frames. ...
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Exploring the Surf

For Students 3rd - 10th
In this media literacy learning exercise, students explore 4 websites in web search for a health-related issue. They respond to 7 questions regarding each of the sites. Students review their answers and write 1 paragraph pertaining to...
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Exploring the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Part 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are given a copy of the "The Universal Declaration of Human Rights" and read them together. In groups, they match the rights listed on a master list with the articles in the Declaration and research specific rights using the...
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Exploring Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the basics of ecology. They discuss ecological succession, the water cycle and human impacts on the environment. Students explore the owls, succession, the human impact on the environment and complete the "Incredible...
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Exploring Our Country: An United States Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners visit a selected web site and search answers to given questions. They investigate census data for a several states. They explore data such as business, geography, and people. Students demonstrate ways to navigate through a...
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What Is a Rainbow? Internet Research and Writing Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this rainbow worksheet, students research information about rainbows using an assigned web site. They explore the site to find the answers to the 6 questions included on the worksheet.
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Exploring Force and Motion

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concepts of force and motion by creating a video.  In this physics lesson, students are assigned one particular aspect of force and motion to investigate and work in groups to create a video that will be...
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Exploration Within the Lewis and Clark Expedition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore with Lewis and Clark. In this research skills lesson, students analyze primary and secondary source links to study the accomplishments of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students use their findings to create...