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People of the Past

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the four groups of people that existed in the U.S. before the European settlers arrived. They predict how the people arrived in the U.S., then investigate their predictions to find out whether or not they are...
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Diversity of Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students study the classification of viruses and describe their structure.  In this investigative lesson students complete an activity and answer questions about viruses. 
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River Width

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners determine the level of accuracy needed for computations involving measurements and irrational numbers. They use the correct number of digits in computation to achieve an appropriate unit or level of accuracy when solving...
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Counterfeit Roubles

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read an article about the state of Russian currency and economic trends in Russia. They discuss the article, complete vocabulary exercises, take a comprehension quiz and finish worksheets exploring the use of phrasal verbs.
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Birth, Growth, and Development

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the growth of humans and animals and their various stages.  In this developmental lesson students study the life cycle and what that is in humans. 
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Bringing Up Birdy

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore biology by creating diagrams of animal life cycles. In this baby bird lesson plan, students view video clips of birds being born from incubation to flying on their own. Students utilize the Internet to research birds and...
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Word List Group Sorting

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts worksheet, students practice two-stage sorting by examining a list of 21 words. Students sort the words according to beginning letter (there are 7 possible here) and then alphabetize them.
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Early Explorers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discover why explorers left their homes to explore and how they played an important part in the discovery of the New World. Students create PowerPoint presentations of a specific explorer's journey and discoveries and the reasons...
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Overcoming Pressures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils view a video that presents the musical career of vocalist Josh Groban and pay special attention to his performance anxiety and how he has dealt with these fears. They identify ways in which they can combat other types of anxiety.
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Lessons in 'Little Theater' Echo in Students' Lives

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the drama of real life. In this journalism lesson plan, students read the USA Today article titled "Lessons in 'Little Theater' Echo in Students' Lives," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and...
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Can the Lords Keep Their Jobs?

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students investigate reform in British Parliament. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to learn what the House of Lords is responsible for and determine how their jobs may be changing.
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Coqui Frog Populations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research Coqui frogs. Students explore the life cycle of coqui frogs and discover how these frogs have become an invasive species in Hawaii.
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My Spelling Words- Spelling List #52

For Students 5th - 6th
In this spelling instructional activity, students learn to spell 10 words. All words seem to be stages of human life. Students write each word, alphabetize them and write a brief definition for each.
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Foundation work for writing

For Students 6th - 10th
In this writing worksheet, students read and practice the correct steps on how to write a good report. Students read a total of eight steps.
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The Egyptian Cinderella

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a play of their own version of the Egyptian Cinderella. In this Egyptian Cinderella lesson plan, students work in teams to produce their own videotape version of the story.
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The Sociological Detective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research in order to debate a topic. In this sociology lesson plan, students conduct research regarding 4 types of schools. Students prepare to debate a topic of their choice.
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Ancient Rome

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate information about the leaders of Rome. For this ancient Rome lesson, students research Roman warfare and military leaders in order to write and present their own one-act plays based on Scipio, Hannibal, Julius...
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In-Group Favoritism

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover how to cross social boundaries. In this character education lesson, students discuss the positive and negative impacts of  favortism they witness in their local community as well as the international community....
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I Am a Star

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the unique qualities of themselves and others. In this character education lesson, students read the book A Unicorn Named Beulah Mae and create a paper star displaying their unique personality traits.
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How Are Our Toys Different From Those in the Past?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars identify the characteristics of toys today. In this technology lesson, students bring in their favorite toy to class and discuss its characteristics. Young scholars compare the toy to other favorite toys of their past in...
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DEAD MAN'S CURVE

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders, after being given a unique scenario and a task sheet on Dead Man's Curve, calculate and explain the force needed to keep a car on a curve using a set of formulas and a geometric property of circles. They utilize and create...
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Internalizing Group Norms

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students consider how to internalize group norms. They descirbe a situation where people internalize group norms and a situation where people do not internalize group norms. They brainstorm examples of group norms and define...
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Ireland's Instruments

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine different types of instruments from Ireland. They view pictures of a fiddle, tin whistle, Uilleann pipes, Mandolin, hammered dulcimer, and harp and listen to a recording of each instrument. At each listening station,...
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Chemistry: Changing Materials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine physical change with different temperature and solvents. In this elements and compounds activity, students conduct experiments to discover what happens to the mass of a substance when is undergoes a physical change.