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Radio Program #3: Company Towns
Students analyze the characteristics of company towns. They locate former company towns on a map. Students classify the perspectives of residents of company towns. Creative writing unfolds within this lesson.
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Plants are yummy!
Is it a fruit or a vegetable? Youngsters place an F next to each fruit they see and a V next to the vegetables. Corn is tricky. It is a grass, so it's actually not a fruit or a vegetable, but a grain!
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Food for thought
Cake has to be good for something, right? Different foods are used by our bodies in different ways. Learners will first read about what fats, proteins, fruits, and vegetables do for the human body. They will then put each of food shown...
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Non-living Things
Very young scientists circle the things on the activity that they think are living things. Most of the pictures are of non-living things. A handy activity to use during any initial discussion about living vs. non-living things.
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Magnets are forceful
You could use this worksheet two different ways. As is, or you could have learners actually do the experiment shown. They are to determine which magnet is strongest by counting the number of paper clips hanging from it. Why not get five...
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Evolutionary Relationships Based Upon Comparative Genetics
Students investigate the protein cytochrome c in an attempt to use its genetic chemistry to study possible evolutionary relationships between organisms. The lesson integrates technology with the use computers to perform DNA analysis.
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4-H Photography Advanced Activity Pages
Three pages of photography activities will help your 4-H members work on the advanced life skill of "Communicating." Activities include a checklist of projects, a timeline of the history of the camera, a graphic organizer for reflection,...
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Hands of Persons Unknown
Learners consider the impact of lynchings on the African American community. In this lynching lesson, students investigate the lynching of Claude Neal. Learners write opinion pieces about the Claude Neal lynching.
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U.S. History: Technology of the 19th Century
Eighth graders, working in pairs, explore the technological advances of the 19th century particularly photography. Researching on the Internet, they find the earliest photograph and prepare to use notes to answer questions about the...
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Natural Resources and the Economy
Third graders identify factors that determine economic development. They investigate occupations related to the natural resources and community development of SE Utah and the Four-Corners-Region. They review the listed natural...
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It's A Free Country, Isn't It?
Young scholars examine immigration into the United States. They identify the rights and responsbilities of being a citizen of this country. They create a new verse to be included in the National Anthem.
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Using the Correct Forms of Can/Could
In this use of can/could instructional activity, students examine a table at the top of the page that details the proper use of can/could. They choose between two sentences in each of 5 examples to determine which one shows the proper...
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Dishing the Dirt Part 2
High schoolers explore the differences between specific soil characteristics. They participate in an experiment in which they discover soil texture. They write their observations in a journal.
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Helping the Homeless
Students survey their peers on the issue of homelessness. They visit a shelter and research it on the internet. They identify myths and discover the importance of job skills and education.
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Life on an Island: Early Settlers Off the Rock-Bound Coast of Maine
Students study the characteristics of life on the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine as they were settled. They examine images and maps to determine the location and lifestyle.
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An Internet Scavenger Hunt
Young scholars use the internet to gather information about children around the world. In groups, they complete an internet scavenger hunt to research courage. They develop their own community service activity.
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Truck Transportation
In this boy scout merit badge: truck transportation worksheet, 8th graders research using the websites listed then answer 10 detailed questions about trucking, distribution of goods, engines, maintenance, safety, agencies, types of...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Surveying
In this boy scout merit badge: surveying worksheet, 8th graders research the websites listed to answer 8 detailed questions about first aid, surveying projects, GPS, the impact of surveying and careers.
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Sculpture
In this boy scout merit badge: sculpture worksheet, 8th graders research the topic with websites listed, answer 3 detailed questions about safety, tools, and careers, then complete 2 sculpting activities.
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Golf
In this boy scout merit badge: golf activity, 8th graders research the rules, history, first aid, terminology, benefits, and careers of golf using the website listed, then answer 8 detailed questions as part of earning a merit badge.
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Animal Science
For this boy scout merit badge: animal science worksheet, 8th graders research the topic using the websites listed, then answer 7 detailed questions about livestock breeds, diseases, anatomy, breeding, management, and careers, as...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Cooking
In this boy scout merit badge: cooking activity, 8th graders research the topic using websites listed, answer 8 detailed questions about food safety, the food pyramid, and careers, then plan and prepare several menus, including costs.
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Disabilities Awareness
In this boy scout merit badge: disabilities awareness activity, 8th graders research the topic using the websites listed, answer 7 detailed questions about access, agencies, disabled people, careers, advocacy then perform certain...