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Writing a Book Review

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students examine the different formats book reviews can be presented. As a class, they brainstorm what they already know about writing a book review adding to a concept web. They write their own review using the tips giving to them and...
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The Sociological Detective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers conduct research in order to debate a topic. In this sociology lesson plan, students conduct research regarding 4 types of schools. High schoolers prepare to debate a topic of their choice.
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To Dig or Not to Dig: The Stadium Showdown

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine an ethical public dilemma. In this cultural resource instructional activity, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can...
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Career Exploration

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars create a pamphlet, brochure, handout, or poster about a career in the marine sciences. In this marine science instructional activity, students use the Internet to research a marine science career. They create a printed...
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Ocean Observation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners describe the different methods used by MBARI researchers to study the ocean.  In this ocean lesson students research the Internet and use the information they find to write in their journal. 
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Birthday Moons

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students find the phase of the moon on the date of their birth.  In this science instructional activity, students chart the moon from the date of their birth till they were one month old.  Students fill out a graphic organizer...
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Forensics: Who Killed the Iceman?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore how archaeologist examine mummies. In this research based lesson, students work in groups to research two mummies and report their findings to the class through role-playing and using a model of the mummy.
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The Hidden History of the Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare entertainment in ancient Rome to entertainment today. For this ancient Rome lesson, students research the details regarding the entertainment that occurred in the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus in Rome. Learners...
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Ancient History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore early civilizations. In this ancient history instructional activity, students research Neanderthal and Egyptian civilizations for information regarding how the civilizations flourished. Students also watch Discovery...
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Body Invaders: Headaches

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a commercial for a headache treatment. In this headaches lesson, students view a video and discuss the types of headaches and their treatments. They write a script for a commercial for a headache treatment.
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8th Amendment: The Death Penalty

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore capital punishment. In this death penalty lesson, students research capital punishment and write an editorial defending 1 side of the issue.
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various Supreme Court Cases.  In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research a specific Supreme Court Case.  Students create a multiple choice assignment based on their assigned case. 
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Pope John Paul II: Triumph Over Communism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the background of Pope John Paul II. In this modern history lesson, students research the life of Karol Joseph Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) in order to understand how his past paralleled his papacy.
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The Creative Process

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students demonstrate the steps of the creative writing process. In this creative writing lesson, students brainstorm ways to come up with an initial idea and ways to express their ideas. Students write a description of their idea and a...
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Stock and Inventory

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create databases. For this spreadsheet lesson, students take stock of their toys and create databases. Students consider good business practices as they listen to guest speaker discuss how to control inventory.
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Microbes and Climate

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine how microbes play a role in the climate system.  In this climate lesson students complete an activity, create a PowerPoint presentation and present it to the class. 
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Bats and Hot Dogs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify patterns and relationships from data that is collected and solve variables.  In this investigative lesson students study ocean productivity, the nitrogen cycle and phytoplankton then answer questions.
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Why Milton Hershey Chose Derry Township to Build His Factory

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars determine how push/pull factors convinced Milton Hershey to build his chocolate factory in Derry Township. In this geography skills lesson, students complete an anticipation guide, read about push/pull factors, and discuss...
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Habitat survival

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study different environments and how the food chain affects the survival of different animals. In this environments lesson plan, 6th graders share the visuals which describe the characteristics of the environment that they...
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Elections - Mobilization Versus Suppression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze voter suppression. In this voting practices lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture comparing voter suppression and voter mobilization. High schoolers respond to the provided discussion...
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Resumé of an Element

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Class members use the provided worksheet to create a resume for one element from the periodic table. The activity teaches learners about all of the properties of elements and how to read the periodic table.
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University of Chicago

Ancient Egyptians and Death

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What archaeological evidence remains of ancient Egyptian burial and mortuary practices, and what can this information tell us about ancient Egyptian society?
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The Stock Exchange Phase III

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use information from the stock exchange, to create a multimedia presentation and present it to the class. This lesson teaches communication and technology skills.
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Creating a Nutrition Table in MicroSoftExcel

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils access the internet to find Nutritional information from a restaurant of their choice and compile their information into an excel spreadsheet.