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Program Your Partner

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the world of robotics. In this robotics lesson, students study the history of robots and work with partners to find out how hard it is to accurately guide robots through simple tasks.
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Chinese Shadow Puppets

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore Chinese culture by performing a shadow puppet play. They create the puppets, develop a script, and rehearse and perform a play which illustrates an understanding of Chinese stories and traditions.
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Simple Machines

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students are introduced to a scenario: a ramshackle house is in need of repair. The roof leaks, the refrigerator is broken, it needs paint, etc. They are explained that in order to repair the home, students must use tools. Students...
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Build a Skittles Graph

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students construct a bar graph with a given set of data. They calculate the ratio and percent of the data. Students discuss alternate ways of graphing the data as well as multiple strategies to approach the task.
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Rate Determining Step and Catalysts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the rate determining step in a chemical reaction and how catalysts effect reactions. In this rate determining step and catalyst lesson, students work in groups to perform 5 tasks. They rotate each task and time how...
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Popular Mechanics

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the five essential parts of every robot and design their own robots to perform everyday tasks. They explore robots created for fighting competitions by reading and discussing "When Nerds Collide: Robots at War."
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The Amazing Race

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students improve their directional awareness by locating sites and symbols on a map. They increase their heart rates while traveling to each site and performing the specified task/exercise at each site.
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Stadium Publicity Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform the primary tasks of public relations specialists in creating a buzz about a new arena. They create an invitation inviting special guests to a grand opening party and hold a press conference announcing the opening of a...
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Perception and the Brain

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students experience how the brain adapts over time to changes in what they perceive. In this human perception lesson, students wear special prism goggles that initially disorient the user. Over time, the student is able to adjust to the...
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Fractions of a Band

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate fractions. In this time lesson, 3rd graders determine the amount of time it takes to perform certain tasks.
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Using Rubrics Can Give Students Great Feedback

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Lesson plans that include rubrics can give teachers and students a better way to access performance.
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Successful Interviewing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
After performing a variety of pre-activities, students will complete steps that lead to a successful interview. Activities will include preparation for the interview, marketing oneself, follow-up and assessment. The students will...
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Paper Towel Testing

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discuss whether there are variations in absorbency and wet strength amount different brands of paper towels. They compare advertising claims and personal preferences and perform tests to reach a conclusion of which brand is the...
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Solar Kit Lesson #13 Solarize a Toy

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students work in teams they select a low-power toy, game, or electrical deive to "solarize," or convert to solar power. They determine the operating voltage of their chosen device and design a solar array to provide this level of...
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Dr. Seuss Comes to the Gym

For Teachers K - 2nd
Demonstrate different motor activities to honor Dr. Seuss's birthday. A literacy-based physical education lesson prompts young readers to perform group activities such as tumbling, jumping rope, throwing frisbees, and hopping....
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Jumping

For Teachers 1st
First graders perform a series of fitness activities.  In this jumping lesson, 1st graders go to six stations and complete a jumping activity at each. Students become aware of various jumping techniques.
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Shop 'Til You Drop

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare food prices to find the lowest unit price and make choices about where to shop and what to purchase on weekly items, cost comparisons and items needed. They collect grocery ads and weekly sale flyer's to expedite their...
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Even and Odd Numbers Closure Activity

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars practice the concept of mathematical closure as it relates to even and odd numbers. In this math lesson, students perform 4 different tasks to  understand the number closure concept. Young scholars identify, explain,...
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Electricity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different professions that are related to electricity.  In this professions lesson students write a story about performing one of these jobs and share it with the class.
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Object Sorting

For Teachers 1st
First graders follow directions when sorting objects. They illustrate how objects are categorized by drawing at least two of the categories that they sorted the objects into. Students work in small groups at completing the task of...
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VAN GOGH'S PAINTING STYLE

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify and apply painting skills used by Vincent Van Gogh.
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Natural Born Robots: Body Builders

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners perform activities to explore how their arm works and what muscles are involved. They view animated comparisons of human and robotic arms. Students create a model of the human arm.
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Making Soap

For Students 9th - 12th
In this soap instructional activity, students produce soap in the laboratory and test their product by using it to wash away engine oil. Students answer four questions about tests they perform on their soap.
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Approximation of Pi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of Pi.  In this Pi lesson, students measure the circumference and diameter of a circle.  Young scholars record the diameter and circumference measurements from their classmates.  Students...

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