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Pesticide Prevalence

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the prevalence of pesticides in their communities by searching their homes, visiting local stores and talking to extended family and friends. They conduct their search by classifying pesticides based on the pests...
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A Town in Trouble

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and describe the parameters and analytical techniques used to characterize water contamination in a class presentation. They identify the consequences of high contamination levels in the water supply during a class...
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Hare and Lynx Population

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study changes in animal population. In this graphing instructional activity, 4th graders create graphs from information read to them about hares and lynx populations. They will describe patterns of change in the graphs and...
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Graphing With RXTE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners use data from the Rossi X-ray Tiiming Explorer (RXTE) satellite to analyze and graph.
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Swinging Observations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students build a pendulum type swinging apparatus and make specific and selective observations using what they know about scientific observations. They look for regularities of movement, patterns, and systemic changes over time.
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Rain Drops

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine drops of water on several materials used on the outside of buildings. They make selective observations on and compare plastic, wood, brick, metal, roof tiles and glass.
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Fishkill

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners analyze data to determine the effect of thermal pollution on a certain species of fish. They graph temperature and dissolved oxygen and make inferences on the impact a change in temperature could have on the fish. As a class...
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Persuasive Paper: RFID

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students write a persuasive essay. In this persuasive writing activity, students argue either for or against RFID technology. Students research RFID both as a class and individually, and follow paragraph-by-paragraph instructions to...
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Aruba Cloud Cover Measured by Satellite

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners analyze cloud cover over Aruba. They compose and submit written conclusions which include data, analysis, errors in data collection, and references.
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Before We Travel, We Research

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners conduct research on a historical site in preparation for a field trip. In small groups, they conduct research, and present the information to the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation or poster.
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Observation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice observation skills by discussing physical attributes of family artifacts. They determine what characteristics of an object are considered important details.
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Get What You Want

For Teachers 6th
Student writers devise a business letter using the correct order and format required for a block or modified block format. They choose a topic of interest so that they can compose business letters that make requests.
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Grab Bags

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders graph two inequalities with a single variable. They include drawing the intersection or union of inequalities on a number line. Students solve the linear equations using properties of equality and inequality. The lesson...
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Denying Civil Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars continue their examination of the United States Constitution. Individually, they identify events in which the government has limited our civil rights and write an essay. In groups, they debate the issue and answer...
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Draw A Coastline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify, locate and draw at least ten different geographical features on a map. Using the map, they must make it to scale and include their own legend and compass rose. They share their map with the class and answer questions.
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German Immigration: Part I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a construct and can come to an understanding of the principle causes of European immigration to the United States during the three decades between 1930 and 1960.
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Mathematical Induction

For Students 11th
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders explore two examples of arguments that can be formalized with mathematical induction.  The one page worksheet contains two problems with explanation. 
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Stories? Information? What's the Difference?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students listen to a power point presentation to distinguish between fiction and nonfiction text. In this what's the difference lesson, students identify fact from opinion within a text. Students listen critically and respond to text.
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Analyzing Journey North Maps

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze what's happening and interpret why it's happening as the season progresses.
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RFLP Paternity Testing: A Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use simulated autorads to discover the principle utilized to determine paternity.
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Circle the Earth - Explore Surface Types on a Journey around Earth

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students use CERES percent coverage surface data with a world map in locating landmasses and bodies of water at Earth's Equator.
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Pollution Prevention At Ft. Riley

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Student examine methods of pollution reduction used at Ft. Riley military institution. Students review the economic impact of the use of enviromentally sensitive materials.
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Solving Problems

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students decide how many rides it takes at a county fair to benefit from bargain tickets.
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Reflections About Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss conflicts that arise from problems with diversity issues, and hypothesize what is needed to bring about successful resolutions to these problems. They write a newspaper editorial about how conflicts can be...

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