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Find the Fall Harvest Vegetables Word Search
In this fall harvest vegetables wordsearch, 2nd graders locate 6 words from a word bank listed at the bottom of the page. They find the words pumpkin, broccoli, peas, gourds, cabbage, and kale on a page which includes a small picture of...
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Chapter 29 – The 1990s and Today
In this 1990s America learning exercise, learners read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Treating Substance Abuse Problems
Young scholars conduct an open discussion on the legal, social, and health consequences associated with substance abuse. Working in pairs, students discuss the effects of substance abuse and brainstorm possible solutions. ...
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More College Students Get Start-Up Schooling
Students explore the concept of start-up schooling. In this start-up schooling lesson plan, students read an article about a hands-on approach to teaching about start-up financing and venture funds. Students develop a syllabus for a...
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Gender, Age, and Health
In this gender, age, and health in American society worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer questions and answer 13 fill in the blank questions regarding their role in American culture.
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Dewey and Chemistry: The Water Cycle Revisited
Young scholars undertake a series of experiments related to the water cycle. All experiments use John Dewey's experiential philosophy as their bases. Each lesson is clearly based on philosophy and attempts to be relevant.
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Inside Information
Students research and write reports about inventions and inventors. They develop graphic organizers to organize their information, and create reports on the impact of inventors and inventions.
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BELT-ABOUTS LESSON 2
Students explain why safety belts don't fit all children. They decribe the correct way to wear a safety belt. Students explain why incorrect belt fit can be dangerous. They are shown a diagram of the human body. Students identify the...
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One Word Substitution 22
In this online interactive vocabulary skills activity, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Youth in the Economy
Students discuss and identify their roles within the economy. In groups, they identify the similiarities and differences among different groups of people and describe the types of roles within an economy. They have a partner complete a...
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Upper and Lower Case Alphabet Cards: Black Background, White Letters
In this alphabet cards worksheet, students cut apart 52 alphabet cards; an upper and lower case Zaner-Bloser letter example for each of the 26 letters. The cards have a decorative border and a black background with white letters. There...
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Unearthing The Facts
Learners use agriculture related questions in order to build research skills. The questions are given and then they are expected to determine the best resource for finding the answers. The connection to the farmer is how they use...
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Is There a Doctor in the House
Sixth graders predict outcomes of research. They analyze data and construct a class graph, then work cooperatively in a small group setting. They explain the prevention aspect of medicine, document references, and continue ongoing...
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Big Dogs, Little Dogs
Students explore how dogs are industrious workers and beloved pets, helpful companions and highly paid entertainers.
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Women in Medicine: Past and Future
Learners explore the scientific enterprise in relation to the role of women in science as it has developed over the last 150 years.
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Read a Tonsil Poem
Students examine a poster to determine where the tonsils are located and listen as the teacher explains what the tonsils are used for. They read along as the teacher reads a poem about tonsils aloud. They discuss the poem to check for...
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Meet Your Tonsils
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with tonsils. They identify the parts of the face and mouth as shown on a poster and then conduct class discussion about the function and location of the tonsils. The lesson includes related...
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Whose DNA Is That?
High schoolers investigate the use of technology in order to identify different sequences of amino acids by using online web tools. They enhance problem solving skills with amino acid identification skills and strengthening comfort with...
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PayCheck Advance Loans
Students discuss the role of a paycheck advance loan company. Using data given to them, they calculate interest rates on the amount of advance they receive and identify the penalties of not repaying the loan on time. They record their...
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Reconstruction on Life in Virginia
Eighth graders study the life style of Virginians during the Reconstruction Period after the Civil War. They examine how the infrastructure, the economy, and the agricultural status of Virginia and the other Confederate states changed...
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Science Buddies: Career Profile: Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedic
If you are interested in a medical career which offers a lot of excitement, you might want to look into the career of emergency medical technician. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a emergency medical...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Medical Assistants
This resource offers a comprehensive site that lists significant points, working conditions, job outlook, training/advancement, earnings, realted occupations, and sources for additional information regarding Medical Assistants.
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American Medical Association
This resource is the homepage of the association responsible for licensing all medical education programs in the US, and setting the standards for medical education, practice, and research. Contains professional and educational resources.
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American Dental Association: Education and Careers
If you are interested in a career in the dental field, this site will be very useful. Describes the duties, training, and requirements for the jobs of Dental Assistant, Dentist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technician, and Dental Therapist.