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Architecture Beyond the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Students learn about well-known international architects and how they influenced the United States.
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Transportation Through Time

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a short story illustrating the past and imaging the future in transportation. In this transportation lesson plan, students explore artifacts that have to do with transportation in the past in Chicago.
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No Impact Project: Water

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students use the "No Impact Project" to analyze the consumption of water. In this water consumption lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of tap water or bottled water. Students read about chemicals in water and watch a video clip...
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Science: Entomology in Action

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover how coroners use insect life cycles to estimate the time of death in cases. they describe how forensic entomologists combine environmental factors with insect life cycles to note the changes. Students examine an...
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Heart as a Pump

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the working of the heart by making comparisons with the actions of a pump. They find examples of pumps and valves in facets, aerosol sprays, automobile fuel pumps, and many household items in daily use.
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Alien Behaviors

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify human characteristics and classify them as inherited traits or learned traits.
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The Environment

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students participate in three stations in which they are made aware of the environment, ways to preserve it, the importance of preserving it and their part in preserving it. They discuss where items are found, recycling, and...
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Culture in Art

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how cultural aspects of their lives are depicted in society. They view a video on Frida Kahlo and identify the cultural elements that she referenced in her work.
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Journal of the Stars

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students receive balloons representing the "Life Cycle of the Stars." As the attached script is read, students follow the directions for the color of balloon they are given. Students chart the results for their star. They plot data from...
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Red Mangroves Of Southern Florida

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers engage in a unit plan to examine the ecological background for the Mangroves of southern Florida. They conduct research using print and computer technology sources. They use the information in a number of other extension...
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Verb Tenses

For Students 7th - 10th
In this verb tense worksheet, learners read about 5 different verb tenses: simple present, present progressive, simple past, past progressive and future. This worksheet contains no questions.
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Patterns In Hexagon Tables

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders construct a rule about the number of sides found in a pattern of hexagons. In this mathematical problem solving activity, 6th graders observe different hexagon patterns and create a rule about the relationship between the...
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What is IPM?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners view a plastic cockroach, mouse, or picture of a pest and discuss if they belong inside the house or school. They discuss what a pest is and brainstorm what makes it a pest and ways to get rid of them. They then discover dangers...
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A Teeth Changing Experience

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars research human health by reading an educational story in class. In this oral health lesson, students identify the importance of brushing their teeth and consuming calcium. Young scholars read the book A Teeth Changing...
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SPLASH – Monitoring Humpback Whales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a video about the humpback whale and why it is endangered. In this endangered species lesson, students recognize the importance of observing and following an endangered species in an ecosystem. Students identify the animals...
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Dino Dung!

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine how there is more to poop than they think! After reading through material, they answer a series of questions on coprolite, and explore the diet and physical attributes of dinosaurs, as well as their environment.
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Gravitational Factors

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the forces that affect the weight of an object. In groups, they determine the proper math model which can demonstrate the attraction between two objects based on gravity. They discuss the relationship between the weight...
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Kids at Work

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders draw pictures of the "work" they do and create a bulletin board of career categories using their parent's jobs.
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The Allergy Chronicles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss their preconceived ideas about allergic reactions. They assume the role of health writers preparing a special section for the school newspaper on allergies. They research information about allergies and discuss their...
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Health and Hygiene

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine hygiene and health practices today. For this health science lesson, students research  medieval treatments to ailments common today. They evaluate how effective herbal remedies are in treating diseases.
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What's Your Style?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore how different people have different styles of learning and which style of learning best suites them.
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Plants Reproduce and Grow in Various Ways

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders take a walk around the outside of the school and examine their clothing to see if they picked up any seeds while on their walk. They discuss how seeds travel and how a new plant thus can form. They then observe root...
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Migration

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore migration using the Internet and several pre-chosen websites. In this animal migration lesson students divide into groups and complete a lab activity. 
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The Art of Charity in Characterization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers garner knowledge of characterization of the pilgrims in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and see that even the less savory characters must be flushed out in description of personality and physical traits.

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