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Is Every Color in the Rainbow?
Students discuss whether all colors are in the rainbow. In this physics lesson, students defend their ideas and present persuasive arguments to support them.
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Sample the Solar System
Young scholars identify different features of the solar system. They analyze the sun, moon, planets, comets, and asteroids. They use the Internet and other resource sources to find information about the solar system.
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New York State Language Arts Test Grade 4
In this New York state language arts test learning exercise, 4th graders follow along to a listening selection and answer questions about it. Students follow along to a passage that is 1 1/2 pages.
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Harvesting the River Lesson Plan: Taking an Oral History
Pupils practice researching history through oral traditions. In this U.S. History lesson, students examine an online exhibit titled Harvesting the River, in which pupils interview someone from the story. Students utilize...
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Autobiography: Storytelling
Students investigate using computers to write an autobiography over an extended period of time. They use the Kidpix computer software to practice the writing process. As an extension to the lesson students can take digital pictures to be...
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Our Hour
First graders keep track of time throughout the day by recording the time and what activity they are doing at that particular hour. They keep both analog and digital time.
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Monumental Conclusions
Fourth graders create a PowerPoint presentation comparing a "Grabless Conclusion" to a "Monumental Conclusion", using picture books.
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Follow One Step Directions From Peers
Students practice taking directions from their peers during group activities. With teachers, they practice the directions and then gradually start practicing with their mainstream friends. They are given marks on a chart noting how they...
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The Overextended Society/The Conservative Ascendancy
Students write an essay presenting their understanding of presidential elections and the issues related to presidential elections. Students discuss the effect of immigration on the United States and the major points that swung the nation...
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How Do I Get There From Here?
Sixth graders use a school map to create a charted course and a corresponding written description of the directions for travel from class to class, beginning with an arrival location in the morning and ending with a departure location in...
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Database Detectives Solve a Mystery ~ Part 2
Middle schoolers work together to solve a classroom mystery. They collect and organize their information into databases. They educate the school on how databases benefit life in a democracy.
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Reporting Live From...
Students examine the many disasters in West Virginia. In this US history lesson, students write about and give an oral presentation of one of the disasters as if they were reporters.
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The Math of Light
Investigate light intensity, illuminance, and power consumption of different light source.Compare the efficiency of light bulbs then create a persuasive advertisement about it.
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Salmon and Steelhead Life Stories Web Search
Students conduct an Internet investigation to discover the natural history of local salmon and/or steelhead. They then write a story that describes the life of a salmon or steelhead from the local creek, including a description of each...
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La Polynesie Francaise
Students use the internet to research the French Polynesian Islands in the Pacific Ocean. For each website, they scan the information and list five French words they do not know the meaning. They complete a worksheet to discover the...
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Snowy Days
First graders investigate the concept of snow and how it is formed. They are given a variety of resources in order to make information available. Students use the information in order to provide the context for an essay. They use Kid...
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Stories That Grow on Trees
Students write their own choose-a-plot book. They develop skills in creating plot structure and think through a logical line of story action. They invent characters with striking physical and psychological attributes.
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Life of a Chinese Emperor Through Art
Students create an invitation to the Chinese Emperor Qianlong's birthday party using historical knowledge of the Emperor and customary practices of the time. This lesson suggests using Microsoft Publisher for creation of invitations.
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Five "E" Lesson-Stereotypes
Students discuss the nature of stereotyping and prejudicial behavior and their feelings regarding people with visible disabilities. They view part of documentary Graduating Peter then work in groups to chart people's reactions and...
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Examining The Scores
Students investigate test scores taken to obtain academic strengths and weaknesses. They practice looking at the scores in order to interpret the results. Students use time for class discussion and planning study strategies to target...
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The Research Paper - Searching for a Subject
Students research a website to look for potential topics for a research paper. They develop a narrowed prioritized subject list on an index card (3X5) using word processing program.
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Swiss Bank Accountability: Mock Trial
Students use a variety of sources to construct a case defending and prosecuting the Swiss government for their role in Nazi gold transactions during World War II. They practice research techniques, persuasive writing and speaking.
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Cross-Cultural Connections
Learners investigate many of the relationships that contribute to the look and design of decorative arts objects.