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Better to Tell the Truth
Third graders distinguish between emotional and logical arguments in advertising. They, in groups, find ads in newspapers and magazines illustrating the various types of emotional and logical arguments in advertising discussed on day one.
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Getting to the Bottom of the Pyramids
Students work together to develop logical arguments about pyramids and chain letters. They share their ideas with other groups and create a diagram showing the breakdown. They discuss the results.
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Extra! Extra! (Geometry Extensions)
Students respond to questions based on quotes, research, and logic, and challenge problems related to the current objectives.
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Probably Pistachio
First graders practice making logical predictions from information they are given.
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Multiplication Algorithm (1)
Third graders in a 3rd grade math class make connections from prior instruction and mastery to solve problems in new learning situations. Using logical thinking and prior knowledge to solve current math problems is the focus of this...
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Mathematical Proofs
High schoolers explore the nature of mathematical proofs and mathematical inquiry. They complete the activity "Using the Pythagorean Theorem". They read selected articles and participate in class discussions.
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Give Me Your Vital Statistics
Students get to know each other and while giving them an opportunity to practice their logical thinking skills.
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Divided We Stand
Students figure out how to arrange seating in a concert hall given specific requirements. They better explain how dividing can allow us to arrive at mathematical solutions quickly and logically.
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Body Changes in Space
Learners explain the cause of and effects of fluid shift in a microgravity
environment. Students identify the effects of microgravity during long duration space flight. Learners describe research on cardiovascular effects in microgravity...
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Sorting
Students explore how to logically sort and store information in order to make it easy to manage and easily retrieved. They explore methods they can use to organize and manage information.
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Stories That Grow on Trees
Young scholars write their own choose-a-plot book. They develop skills in creating plot structure and think through a logical line of story action. They invent characters with striking physical and psychological attributes.
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Noughts
Students try to figure out the strategies to the game Noughts. Students logic must play a part in the process of the game. Students apply the symmetries of regular polygons. Students devise ways to critically follow a chain of reasoning.
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Poetry Cut-Ups
Students write with controlled and/or subtle organization. They sustain a logical order. Students include a recognizable beginning, middle and end. Students begin by selecting a narrative poem.
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Find the Index Case
Students investigate the tracking of viral diseases. They view experiments that compare the genome of the virus known to cause the disease from different areas. Students analyze how these scientists try to figure out the relationships...
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Digital Picture Books
Second graders create digital picture books reflecting their experiences during the school year on field trips and various classroom activities. Using digital pictures taken during the year, they write captions for each picture and...
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Time Problems
High schoolers make sensible estimates and check for reasonable results. They also solve problems with positive and negative integers using practical activities or models as needed.
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The Cell Cycle and Cancer
High schoolers compare and contrast the cell cycle of frog eggs, normal cells, and cancer cells. They watch a video about early development of the frog embryo, generate a hypothesis in small groups, and listen to a teacher-led lecture. ...
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Handshakin'
Young scholars investigate the concept of solving problems when given it in words and employing a wide variety of methods. They practice applying a logical sequence to find the solution to a problem while estimating possible answers to...
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Sea Ice Research
Pupils study sea ice and its importance in climate and climate change. They discuss sea ice as a presence of a food source for marine animals in the arctic and complete a lab activity. After completing the lab, they watch a video...
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Bioethics and Humans
Learners evaluate "humanity" and conditions associated with it. In this activity lesson students take on issues and construct their own limitations by defining the "human" condition.
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The Nature of Science and Technology
Students study the environmental concerns of orbital debris. For this orbital debris lesson students complete several activities.
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Mathematical Contributions By Women
Third graders explore the contributions of women to mathematics by writing a research paper, presenting a summary to their peers, and sharing an activity with their peers. They use a variety of reference materials to gather information...
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The Three Perfections
Young scholars discover the various styles, form, beauty, and grace of Chinese calligraphy by examining works of art from different eras in China's history. This lesson includes two possible enrichment activities.
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Classification
Young scholars work in groups of 4-6 for the experiment/activity part of this exercise. They classify ten animals using the information on the picture to group the animals. Students develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and...