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Dig Into the Dictionary

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore their vocabulary by participating in a dictionary word find activity.  In this vocabulary lesson, 2nd graders locate words in a dictionary based on the beginning letter which must match the teacher's...
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Explore Your World--Geography Takes You Places

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine how the world around them is constantly changing. In groups, they travel between centers in their classroom to role play the role of explorers in Washington D.C. They share their experiences with their classmates and...
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"Exquisite Corpse" Travel Illustrations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the exquisite corpse on the web.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders create images that illustrate the exquisite corpse.  
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SIRS Discover: Native American Biographies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in cooperative groups to select and evaluate appropriate magazine articles on Native Americans. They view the program SIRS Discoverer, complete activity sheets then perform oral presentations.
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I Need Money...I Need a Job

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars discover how to use a phone book and the want ads to find a job, how to fill out a job application, and how to write/type a resume. They participate in a mock job interview.
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The Animals of Julie of the Wolves

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Arctic animal life through use of electronic resources. They discover facts about various animals that share that ecosystem with wolves.
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Money and Banking

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore real world investing and the effects of day to day decisions on their financial futures.
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Adaptable Animals

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars examine the types of adaptations that animals use to survive. They research the animals and report their findings to the class.
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Mit: Scratch: Imagine, Program, Share

For Students 9th - 10th
Scratch is a programming language developed for students ages 8 and up. Students can use this free download to create your own interactive stories, animations, games, music, and art -- and share your creations on the web. This...