Lesson Plan
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The Solar System

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars research the characteristics of planets in our solar system. In this space science instructional activity, students create a solar system model with each planet arranged according to their distance from the sun. They solve...
Unit Plan
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D'Nile Is Where It's At!

For Teachers 1st
Students travel down the Nile River to survey ancient Egypt in this unit of nine lessons. Data about pharaohs, hieroglyphics, growing crops, pyramids, the geography, and the sacred rituals are explored in this unit.
Lesson Plan
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Scientists and Statesmen in Early America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the historic and cultural context of the foundations of the United States of America. They identify the political and scientific contributions of early American scientists.
Lesson Plan
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Cracking the Maya Code

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners analyze the meaning of Maya glyphs. In this Mayan communication instructional activity, students use Mayan symbols to calculate their birthdates according to Maya Long Count.
Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Eratosthenes of Cyrene

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography article of Eratosthenes of Cyrene.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Galileo

For Students 3rd - 8th
"First to use a telescope to overserve the starts and planets," Galileo Galilei secretly published his work, which contradicted the Catholic Church's teachings. Use this site to learn about how Galileo's independence and courage made him...