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Who Owns The Past?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research the validity and legality of ownership. Through the use of primary sources, web based and print media research, students become familiar with and evaluate the varying viewpoints regarding the...
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Are You Thirsty? The Effects of Pollution on Drinking Water

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Discuss the availability of clean, plentiful water and the causes of water pollution. In groups, sixth graders discuss problem-solving methods for keeping water clean. They explore the function of water treatment plants and perform...
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The Plasma Membrane

For Students 7th - 12th
In this plasma membrane worksheet, students will explore how cells are able to maintain homeostasis and the function of the plasma membrane. This worksheet has 6 fill in the blank and 7 true or false questions.
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BBC Learning English, Working Abroad, Vocabulary

For Students Higher Ed
In this working abroad vocabulary worksheet, students match business related vocabulary terms to their definitions, and then complete a fill in the blank activity.
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Law in the Future

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students develop a legal system. In this justice system lesson, students examine case law in the Untied States and draw on that experience to create a legal system for a "moon colony" which integrates the legal systems on Earth.
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Diplomacy, Humor Take New NHTSA Chief Far

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore traffic safety. In this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Diplomacy, Humor Take New NHTSA Chief Far," respond to discussion questions regarding the...
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Using Words to Work Things Out

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore appropriate ways to communicate feelings.  In this character development lesson, students listen to Hands are not for Hitting and several other books about expressing emotions appropriately.  Students observe...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare and contrast the German flag to the American flag. In this diversity lesson, students view an example of the German flag and American flag. Students list the differences and similarities between both flags. Students...
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X or Y- Does it Make a Difference?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the X and Y chromosomes. In this research instructional activity, students use the 5E instructional activity model as they read articles about human chromosomes then discuss their findings and opinions.
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Upton Sinclair's The Jungle: Muckraking the Meat-Packing Industry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore muckraking. For this American history lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle. Young scholars respond to discussion questions pertaining to...
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Road Safety - Communication and Understanding What's on Board

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders apply math formulas to explore the truck driving career. In this math lesson, 10th graders explore websites about road safety and truck driving spills. Students view a PowerPoint about safety placards and exercises.
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Climate Change and Corporate Profitability

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study green economics. In this business ethics lesson, students listen to a lecture about environmentally stable businesses and respond to discussion questions based on the lecture.
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Fishing Responsibility

For Students 5th - 8th
In this fishing instructional activity, students read about fishing responsibility and then answer math word problems about money, time, and fish. Students complete 3 word problems.
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What In The World Are Swim Bladders and Why Are They Important

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this swim bladders worksheet, students use a bowl, water, and balloons to make swim bladders, and answer short answer questions about them. Students answer 7 questions and interview someone who has been scuba diving.
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Violence on TV and Our Response

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine violence on television. In this media awareness lesson, students discuss the types of fictional and realistic violence shown on American television. Young scholars participate in a Congressional simulation activity...
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Alkaline-Earth Metals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study the importance of alkaline earth metals.  In this metals lesson students research the minerals that are essential for human health. 
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Stomata

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore what the stoma does for a plant.  In this botany lesson students complete a stomatal peel experiment and measure its densities.
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Rights or Fights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and explain the four doctrines of groundwater use law. Students compare and contrast the doctrines of groundwater use law; Students also research and decide on a groundwater case based on the groundwater use law. ...
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Who Knew What When?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define words of relevance to the stock market and fair trading. They explore the significant events surrounding the charges brought against Martha Stewart as a means of learning how the stock market is governed.
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Decision Making and Bioethics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers demonstrate an ability to apply their knowledge of genetic engineering. They use decision making strategies to recommend a decision concerning the future use of genetic engineering in humans.
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Money Simulation (mini economy)

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students participate in a local, classroom economy in both the resource and products market. They track all transactions and learn economic principles and concepts.
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Nutritional Influence on Illness and Disease

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine nutritionally related diseases and illnesses, evaluating studies and developing topics for a science fair project. They investigate bacteria, researching how it can be harmful or helpful, and create illustrated displays.
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Fed Up!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the significance of the Federal Reserve in the United States economy by defining key economic terms through the presentation of skits and the creation of a student book.
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Castle Ball

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice working together as a team while playing both offense and defense.