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Global Conflict: Kashmir

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze different maps of the region. They create a timeline of the area in dispute, focusing on the creation of Pakistan, Indi and Kashmir and previous conflicts between Pakistan and India over Kashmir. Students construct a...
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Protein Assays: Bio Rad and Page Gels

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students conduct the Biuret Test and the Bio Rad Protein Assay. They examine the spectrophotometer and graph molecular weights and the concentrations of the proteins investigated. They prepare solutions for the Bio-Rad test and use the...
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The Power of Persuasion

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars explore the power of persuasion. In a classroom setting, students discuss incentives, testimonials and deceptive pricing schemes that are used to influence others. After observing professionally made infomercials, young...
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Math Medicine

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students solve real-world problems related to medical careers. They use graphical representations as part of the problem-solving process and work with fractions, decimals, exponents, and metric measurement. A demonstration is included to...
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Twist and Check Times Tables

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students look for the solutions to the multiplication tables and use the game cards to complete the problems.
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Solving Problems and Proportions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this proportion worksheet, learners read story problems, identify the ratios, set them equal to each other, and solve the proportion. There are 11 story problems in this two-page worksheet.
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Titration

For Students 9th - 12th
In this titration worksheet, students read about titrations or neutralization reactions used to determine the concentration of acids or bases. They are given sample problems used to find the concentrations of acids or bases. Students...
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Polymer

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars investigate polymers by completing 3 experiments. In this polymer lesson plan, students mix plastic with acetone, they create polyurethane foam, they make slime and build a polymer model once their polyurethane foam is...
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Suffragist

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine one woman's impact on a nation. In this suffragette instructional activity, students are introduced to Elizabeth Cady Stanton and examine her involvement in both the anti-slavery and woman's movement. Learners compare...
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Advise and Consent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students survey people of the community to collect opinions regarding a problem. For this philanthropic lesson, students understand the philosophy of Andrew Carnegie about giving back. Students study a problem and propose a solution.
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The failure of Diplomacy, September-December 1941

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate four main issues of concern between US and Japan prior to US involvement in World War II. In this role play lesson, students will take the role of US and Japanese negotiators trying to find a diplomatic solution to...
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Bubble Trouble

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners participate in a bubble blowing contest. In this chemistry instructional activity, students work in teams to make the best bubbles. Learners adjust the bubble solution to improve their bubbles.
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Paper Does Grow on Trees

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use sawdust, old paper, newspaper, and more to create their own paper. In this paper lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss trees and what comes from trees, and then make their own paper by following a specific set of directions.
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City-County Track Meet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this problem solving worksheet, learners solve 1 word problem about a track meet.  Students determine the number and type of medals won by each school given a set of clues.
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Games

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this activity, students identify size and shapes if different circles. They identify the circles as sets of four using a specific pattern.
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The Kate and Jackson Problem

For Students 11th
In this probability worksheet, 11th graders are given a set of letters and asked to spell KATE and JACKSON using a special pattern that's in the shape of a rhombus. There is an answer key with this problem.
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AP Calculus Test Chapter 7

For Students 12th
In this calculus activity, 12th graders determine the areas bounded by curves and the volume of the solids of revolution. The two page activity contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response questions and is to be used...
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Restorative Justice

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study restorative justice. In this government lesson, 6th graders discuss restorative justice, examine the ways restitution can be made when a crime occurs, and write about a conflict at home or school and describe how it...
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The Ice Cream Stands Problem

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders pretend to set up an ice cream shop in a make believe town of shapes.  In this geometry lesson, 10th graders work together to put up an ice cream stand in an ideal location and solve for the minimum given the shapes.    
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Proving the Pythagorean Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve problems using the pythagorean Theorem. In this geometry lesson, students complete proofs using the Pythagorean Theorem. They share their proofs and solutions with their classmates and family members.
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Real Life Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve word problems using words and mathematical symbols. In this algebra activity, students verbalize what they do to arrive at their answers. They set up their problems algebraically as they apply their knowledge of math to...
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Problem Solving Involving Two People with Incorrect Watches

For Students 8th - 11th
In this problem solving activity, students calculate what happens when two people plan to meet but their watches are wrong.  The solutions with explanations is provided.
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Tennis Playing Family

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students use logical thinking to solve a verbal problems in which they determine who is the worst tennis player in a family.  The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution. 
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Equation of a Circle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students write the equation of a circle. In this geometry instructional activity, students check the solution of a coordinate pair by evaluating them. They graph the circle given the equation and radius.