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Record 'The' Results
Third graders predict how many times they'll see the word "the" in a newspaper page and highlight all the "the"s they find. After reviewing definitions of range, median, mode, mean they create a Stem and Leaf Plot and a Back-to-Back Stem...
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Halloween Stations
Pupils rotate through Halloween named stations in the gym using their throwing and striking skills.
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Puebla Patterned Pots
Sixth graders examine and discuss the characteristics of tin glazed earthenware pottery of Colonial Mexico. They design and create their own Talavera-style plate by applying the concept of radial symmetry.
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Vibrations
Sixth graders use rubber bands, textbooks, pencils, rulers and yo-yos to experiment with the concept of vibrations. They observe changes in pitch according to the speed of vibrations and record their observations in a journal.
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Strangers and Dangerous Situations
Students discover how to identify trusting adults and how to respond to dangerous situations. They discuss different situations and how they should react. They draw a picture of an adult who could help them.
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Understanding Estuaries
Middle schoolers work together to develop their own estuarine ecosystem in an aquarium. They observe the aquarium daily and record them in a notebook. They discuss the different interactions they see with the class.
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The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Students participate in a research project that is focused upon the subject of The Japanese Tea Ceremony. They find the information and present the findings in writng. On day 3 of this instructional activity students have their own tea...
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New Year Celebrations in Korea
Pupils investigate the New Year's holiday looking at the American tradition in comparison to Korea. This helps to point out the qualities of the holiday for those who live in Korea.
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The Effective Use of The Internet
Students will use research techniques for finding information on the internet. The goal is for them to become used to finding information from a variety of search engines. The key to the lesson is teaching students to be self-guided...
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Introducing Particles
Students predict what is going to happen using prior knowledge being prepared to alter a view when faced with new evidence. They then accurately measure and record liquid volumes realizing that liquids and granular solids have...
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Factors To Consider When Looking For Housing
Students discuss their housing options and factors which affect housing costs. Using the newspaper as a resource, students compare and contrast the prices of housing options. Working with partners, students compare and contrast their...
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Database Lesson
Students access the Internet to locate data regarding their assigned mathematician. They organize their notes onto a data form, then enter it into a database, and sort the database according to given criteria.
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Which Wrap Is Wrapped Right?
Students investigate the integrity and strength of different types of food wraps. They test the wraps and create a graphic organizer for the data. Once it is organized then a lab report can be written. The lesson contains background...
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Are You Being Poisoned by Your Dishes?
Students explore lead poisoning and how it relates to ceramic dishes. They perform an experiment to discover if any of your ceramic ware is leaching lead which might cause lead poisoning.
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Generation of Action Potentials in Nitella Giant Algal Cells
Students observe cytoplasmic streaming in Nitella cells. They examine the conduction of a wave of depolarization across other membranes, such as the axons of neurons. Students predict the effects of sending a small electric current...
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Lead Poisoning and Ceramic Dishes
Students explore the amount of lead in ceramic plates through an experiment. Students determine if everyday dishware is leaching lead into food. They chart their results and discuss how much lead in ceramic dishware may cause lead...
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The American Dream
Students are given the opportunity to interact with college students and or co-workers, and explore, single-handedly, the different ideals, goals, dreams, and views regarding the American Dream. They interview three people-Any citizen -...
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To Renew, or Not to Renew
Young scholars explore the various types of renewable energy. After reading articles, they discover the advantages and disadvantages of renewable energy. They also explore the challenges to switch over to using more and more renewable...
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Sherlock Shell and the Case of the Missing Chicken
Students read and discuss literature in class. They produce a script based upon the model shared during reading and discussion. Students shoot scenes for a final video project.
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Tall Tales: Reconstructing A Personal Tell
Sixth graders discover the ways archaeologists examine artifacts and where they are found. After being introduced to new vocabulary, they use artifacts from their own lives and discover what could be told about their life from them. ...
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ESL Verbs Matching Worksheet
For this ESL verbs matching worksheet, students examine 10 clip art pictures of people doing something. They match the picture to the word that names the action such as wave, shout, knock, or tear.
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Anatomy of the Brain
Students explore the brain. In this science lesson, students view a diagram of the brain and discuss the various regions of the brain. Students discuss the importance of protecting the brain and design a protective covering.
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Which Dog for Me? Trivia Quiz
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of trivia questions about dog breeds. Page has a link to submit answers for review.
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I Know I Can
Students explore the concept of philanthropy, and identify specific philanthropic agencies in their community. They participate in philanthropic opportunities, and develop persuasive arguments to encourage others to give of their own...