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The Chinese Massacre of 1871

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the events that led to the migration to California for the Chinese people. They examine the effects that a cultural background has on specific historical events with respect to the establishment of a people.
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The Chinese Massacre of 1871

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the historical Chinese Massacre of 1871. They conduct Internet research, analyze period maps of Los Angeles, read an article, design a timeline, and write a research paper.
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Spending

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a lesson that illustrates the concept of spending and how it effects the economy. Technology is integrated in this study with the use of a computer simulation of a pinball game that shows how fast money can be spent.
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Biotechnology in Agriculture: Non-surgical removal of fertilized embryos from the Bovine Uterus

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students simulate the step-by-step procedures needed to non-surgically remove embryos from the uterus of a superovulated cow using the Kalver training cow.
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Linoleum Block Printing

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create linoleum block prints using linoleum squares, knives, ink, and paper in this Art lesson for 4th through 12th grades. It is suggested to introduce the concept of printmaking prior to this lesson (resource links available).
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Hey, Mom! What's for Breakfast?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine how he world eats breakfast. In this food choices lesson plan, students work in groups to list breakfast foods and their ingredients and find goods and consumers on the list. The, students use the Internet to complete...
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Granny's Flower Pressing Adventure

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students review the rules of a classroom garden. For this gardening lesson, students review the rules of a classroom garden and are given the opportunity to pick a few flowers to keep. Students are taught how to press the flowers they...
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Documenting a Student Exchange program

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine student exchange programs.  In this Current Events lesson, 7th graders produce a website for viewers.  Students research the life of foreign exchange students. 
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Stained Glass Heart Sun Catcher

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars experiment with the effects of color and light as they are exposed to the basics of working with stained glass: cutting, assembly, soldering and finishing.
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Linoleum Block Printmaking

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners create linoleum prints.
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Mannequin

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create an outfit out of newspaper and masking tape to be placed on one of their classmates. In this outfit lesson plan, students have 10 to 20 minutes to complete the getting to know you activity.
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Ecology

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils gain an understanding of necessary components required within a healthy, sustainable environment and ways human actions can impact that balance while discovering how to recognize and analyze explanations and models used in...
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I've Got You Under My Skin

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine bark beetle galleries, discuss interdependence between insects, trees, and people, and research to determine causes of other tree damage.
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At the Crossroads

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore where South Africa is and then research details about the country to fully assess the background to the book, "At the Crossroads." They receive a map of Africa and color in the country of South Africa and list five...
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Periodic Pigment

For Teachers K - 12th
Students make paint using the ingredients from recipes from the 17th century. In this paint making lesson plan, students follow a recipe with vegetable oil, eggs, pigment, paintbrushes, and more to make their paint.
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Use Your Melon

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore bicycle safety. In this service learning lesson, students build a bicycle safety course to be used by children in their community.
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Water Resources and the Role of the Independent Sector

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore how water conservation is influenced by the four sectors of economy. In this social studies economics lesson plan, students brainstorm problems and solutions related to water conservation. Collages are created to...
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Out and About: Sculpture

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students take a closer look at sculpture. In this visual arts lesson, students may visit the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the New Art Center Sculpture Park, the Fruitmarket Gallery, or Tate Britain online or in-person to discover details...
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Medieval Natural Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students discuss and view examples of the illuminated manuscripts that were created during medieval times and into the Renaissance. In small groups, they research the resources that were used to create the manuscripts and classify them...
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Capturing Light: The Science of Photography

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils create their own cameras to understand how artists use light to capture an image in a photograph. In this light lesson plan, students use tape, wax paper, rubber bands, and more to create their cameras.
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Plan for Your Future

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students participate in ongoing learning experiences for future success. In this planning future lesson, students discuss training requirements for today's job market and possible future plans. Students write a description of their...
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Silly Pumpkins: Just for Fun

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners create works of art from pumpkins. In this art lesson, students decorate pumpkins in fun and goofy ways. Learners use their imaginations while decorating.
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Lines of Symmetry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the concept of symmetry using lines drawn through different shapes. The worksheet that is included in the lesson should be used to chart the lines of symmetry for the different shapes drawn.
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Super Seeds Super Grains

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore the life cycle of plants. In this agricultural lesson plan, students discover the two ways that seeds germinate. Students dissect seeds and record data. Resources are provided in French and English.