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Words in the News-Human DNA to be Implanted in Rice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine new vocabulary words from a news report about human DNA being implanted in rice and grown in Kansas. Students read the article and discuss the vocabulary terms as well as take a quiz and complete a worksheet to help...
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Venomous Marine Animals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students name and describe six venomous marine animals. After participating in an activity, they define new vocabulary words. In groups, they complete worksheets to use while researching a specific venomous animal of their choice. ...
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School

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students learn new vocabulary and answer discussion questions about the concept of going to school and education and then they design the perfect school. In this school lesson plan, students present their schools to the class and they...
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The Heart

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the parts of the heart and the path blood flows through it. They practice using new vocabulary and labeling the parts of the heart. They examine the path of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood as well.
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"Where in the World is my School?"

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students learn new vocabulary and discuss what GPS is and does. They locate their school using the equipment.
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Game Theory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the history of the game theory. They practice using new vocabulary. They write about the debate on exchange using different viewpoints.
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La comida

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students practice new vocabulary associated with basic food items. Using directions, they combine food items. They listen to a native Spanish speaker using the Qsteps program. Using the program, they interact with it by answering...
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What Sense Does It Make?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the five senses and their functions and explain what information each sense gives us. They collect information gained through observation and experiences. They practice identifying new vocabulary words from the word wall.
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I Can See and Feel the Change in the Seasons

For Teachers K
Students use their senses to investigate the changes in the seasons. They discuss how the Earth moves around the sun and its tilt. They practice using new vocabulary and examining the different seasons.
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The Cat Came Back

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners are read the story "The Cat Came Back". Using Spanish, they communicate the context of the story with each other. They practice using new vocabulary, identifying main characters and putting the events into order. They use the...
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Web of Life Game

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in a web of life game. After reviewing new vocabulary, they play each round of the game and discuss the changes that occured in the last round. They are to survive in the game as long as possible given the...
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Business Cycles in the Four-Corners

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to new vocabulary associated with business cycles. In groups, they read excerpts from their textbook about the causes and effects of business cycles. To end the lesson, they identify the businesses in...
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Market Research Methods in Travel and Tourism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the need for market research. For this tourism lesson, students use new vocabulary and research more about a tourism organization. They develop market research action to an organization.
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to...
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Clam Anatomy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the anatomy of the inside and outside of a clam before dissecting the animal. During the dissection, they label and identify the function of each part they see including the outside of the clam. They complete...
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The Ocean Floor -- Science

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to create a model of the ocean floor. They practice using new vocabulary associated with the ocean floor as well. They share their model with the class.