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Algebra, Multiplication, and Division of Fractions
Students gain knowledge by measuring time and distance for solving unknowns in an equation. They also will design an airplane and chance to communicate mathematically by writing essays.
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Exploring Ecology
Students explore the basics of ecology through numerous hands-on and relevant activities. They participate in an online food chain demonstration, which explores food web dynamics. They dissect owl pellets, examine the prey's bones, and...
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Field Experiments on Succession
Student develop a hypothesis regarding the effects of either mowing or fertilizer upon the diversity of plant species in a grassland ecosystem. They set up experiment field plots and measure species richness.
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Is It Alive?
Eighth graders define the boundaries of living organisms. They determine what makes something a living organism and identify factors that constitute "living." Pupils write a conclusion about the evidence they found that yeast is alive...
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Personal Emissions Calculator
Students complete the personal emissions grid and review information on carbon footprints. Using directions, they create their own emissions calculator and determine how much carbon dioxide they emit in a given period of time. They...
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Tall Tales: Reconstructing A Personal Tell
Sixth graders discover the ways archaeologists examine artifacts and where they are found. After being introduced to new vocabulary, they use artifacts from their own lives and discover what could be told about their life from them. ...
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Musical Plates
Sixth graders engage in a study of the plates and how they are part of the formation of the ever changing landscape of planet earth. They access web sites that have applications for observation and conducting different activities. The...
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Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids
Students use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
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Water Taste Test
Students brainstorm the different characteristics of potable water. In this general science lesson, students test several water samples and hypothesize which samples and brands they are. They discuss where drinking water came from and...
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Are You Thirsty: The Effects of Pollution on Drinking Water
Students discuss the different causes of water pollution. In this ecology lesson, students brainstorm ways to purify polluted water. They formulate their conclusion based on the results of the experiments.
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Grades 9 12 Atlantic Canada Data Management [Pdf]
Statistics Canada prepared this document for use by teachers in Atlantic Canada. It lists lesson resources on the StatsCan website for data management, statistics and probability in the secondary curriculum.
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Link to Learning: Data Management and Probability
Link to Learning is a site popular among Ontario teachers. This collection of sites addresses Data Management and Probability expectations in the Ontario Math curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 8.
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Link to Learning: Data Management and Probability
Link to Learning is a site popular among Ontario teachers. This collection of sites addresses Data Management and Probability expectations in the Ontario Math curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 8.
University of Regina (Canada)
University of Regina: Math Central: Data Management and Analysis Lessons
A collaboration of elementary level lessons on data management and analysis. Some examples of the topics demonstrated are grids, timelines, and weather.
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Grades 4 8 Atlantic Canada Data Management [Pdf]
Statistics Canada prepared this document for use by teachers in Atlantic Canada. It lists lesson resources on the StatsCan website for data management, statistics and probability for Grades 4 to 8.
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Ns Dept. Of Education: Mathematics: Grade 9: Data Management Using E Stat [Pdf]
This 70-page teaching unit utilizes the resources on the Statistics Canada website for activities designed for Grade 9.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Water Resource Issues
Middle schoolers learn about water management challenges. They will hear from water specialists and analyze data concerning the availability and environmental impact of the use of water. They will make an evidence-based argument that...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: My Peanut Butter Is Better Than Yours!
This lesson plan provides a real-world example of using a scatter plot to compare data. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation, extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Stocking Rivers With Trout
This inquiry looks at fish farming and the management of trout by state environmental resource specialists in Colorado. Students will practice working with data generated from a statewide citizen science project called River Watch of...
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Federal Emergency Management Agency: Earthquake Safety Activities [Pdf]
A 74-page booklet of activities that teach about earthquakes and what to expect when one strikes, what one can do to prepare for them, and ways to stay safe during an earthquake and afterwards.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Great Golly Graphs
This lesson plan asks students to create a survey project including graphs, questions, tables, and data analysis. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation and extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Nothing to Buy
This site is a printable lesson that compares the command economy of Soviet Russia with the market economy of present day Russia. Lesson provides tables with data comparing prices within the two systems. Discussion questions are also...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Dressing the Part
Dress code requirements in business and school are always a controversial topic. In this project students will research the value of dressing appropriately for a variety of settings to include business and school. They will research...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Plastic Waste Production
Plastic waste is a huge problem with many potential solutions. In this lab exercise, students will use data to predict the amount of plastic waste in the next ten years and engage in communication that leads to effective decisions for...