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Project Thorne Comm

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a class that is designed for those who have physical and mental disabilities. They take part in class activities and field trips planned around the development of skills for activities of daily living. The teacher...
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People, Props, and Places - Who Do you Want to Be?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a digital self-portrait using the current technology in the schools. They discuss how the portrait is rendered, how the portrait allows us to see into a time period that we are not a part of, and how what she is wearing...
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Creating A Family Tree

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore their ancestral background while they experience genealogy.
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Aging and Weight Gain

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine what happens to the body as they age. After discussing factors that contribute to loss of fitness as individuals age, they plan an active activity for their family. They also plan a healthy snack or lunch so they...
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Teacher's Guide to 2008 Presidential Election Issues: The Economy

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students discuss the 2008 Presidential election. They examine the significant issues of the election and focus on the economy. Students study the major issues with the economy. Students decide how they feel about each canidates' views...
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Using Patterns

For Teachers 6th
In this math instructional activity, 6th graders use the time at home in order to work on the skill of recording data in the form of daily activities and statistics.
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Rational Expressions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders simplify rational algebraic expressions by factoring and cancelling the common factors.  The two page learning exercise contains instruction, worked examples, and three practice...
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Mitosis and Meiosis

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students model and differentiate between the processes of mitosis and meiosis. In partners, they use yarn and construction paper to create models for each of the phases of mitosis and meiosis then compare the chromosome numbers in each...
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Is There a Doctor in the House

For Teachers 6th
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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Advise And Consent Lesson 1: Limits of Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the importance of citizens being involved in their community government for the common good. They look at the importance of limiting government and the concepts of philanthropy.
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Interview for Reflection

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice their interviewing skills using the elements of questioning. They write and illustrate a past experience of theirs doing a philanthropic act. They share their stories and illustrations to complete the lesson.
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Looking at Our Community

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the way that the media views the community that they live in. They poll residents about the strengths and weaknesses of their community and devise ways such as community service projects that they can improve the image...
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Using Our Talents for the Common Good LESSON 2: How Can Our Talents Be Used Together?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars decide what talents are and how they can be used to help others. They recite a poem and write journal entries about using their talents.
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Our Five Senses

For Teachers K
Pupils explore the five senses through hands-on and Internet activities.
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Giving Game-Let the Games Begin!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discuss games in which there is a "winner."
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A Worm World

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars maintain a compost bin and build a worm observatory. They design experiments relating to worms and record observations in a worm journal.
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Drawing the Line

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students participate in a classroom discussion about sexual expression and personal sexual boundaries.
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Home: The Story of Maine

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify at least 10 foods that are important to Maine's economy and culture. They participate in a scavenger hunt as they find their way around a grocery store.
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50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the Brown v. Board of Education case that ended segregation. They role play to re-enact the case and discuss why it was important. They discover its impact on public education.
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Sizing Up Hail

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students participate in an estimation and measurement activity to improve their estimates of the size of hail. They hold several different sized wooden balls and record their guesses of the ball's diameters. They compare their estimates.
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Before We Travel, We Research

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars 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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DNA Fingerprinting through a Chemistry Lens

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore DNA and restriction enzymes using fragments of DNA separated by electrophoresis on an agarose gel. They analyze the results to see "whodunit".
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Bats - Endangered Mammal

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners complete question sheet on Bats and research information using a list of websites provided by the teacher. They work with peers to complete a scavenger hunt worksheet about bats.
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Safer Web Surfing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore and discuss the risks of internet use. They discuss ways of keeping their personal information safe online. Students create a poster or instruction card aimed at telling younger pupils how to use the internet safely.

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