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Mavericks and Measurement

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the measurement formulas for area and perimeter in real-life situations. In this area and perimeter lesson, students design a bed and arrange furniture in a hotel room using area and perimeter formulas for a 7 1/2 foot...
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Fossil Facts and Finds- Using the Magic Bag

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students investigate fossils. In this geology lesson, students study various types of fossils in rocks and identify the characteristics of the fossil. Students write a research paper on their fossil.
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Citric Acid Review Activity

For Teachers All
Students study the Krebs's cycle and understand the steps at a functional level.  For this cellular respiration lesson students complete different stations then do a written assignment. 
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Paleoecology Using "Fossilized" Owl Pellets

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars study the differences in anatomy to help identify different species and use a dichotomous key to identify what the owls were eating.  In this investigative lesson students dissect owl pellets to identify the species...
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Let's Create an Ecosystem

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discover how an ecosystem works by creating one in class.  In this Earth science lesson, 7th graders study vocabulary terms associated with ecosystem and read environment handouts.  Students create an...
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Animal Relationships

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study energy pyramids, food chains and food webs.  In this animal relationships lesson students complete several activities and play a game. 
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Alphabet Soup

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study language. In this unique alphabets instructional activity, students read the article by Michael Everson "For the World's A B C's, He Makes 1's and 0's." They discuss the importance of alphabets and work in small groups to...
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Fish Fact Rummy

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study and explore the base of PA game fish species and characteristics.  In this cooperative learning instructional activity students create a fish fact game by researching information on certain species then play...
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Body Vocabulary in Arabic

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students study the Arabic names for certain body parts and demonstrate their knowledge through pair work and a song.
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Wyclef Jean for VH1 Storytellers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use recordings of Wyclef Jean's music to study and explore different styles and techniques.
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VH1 Classic Presents: Paul McCartney: Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, Lesson 3

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students in a guitar class perform the Beatles song, Eleonor Rigby and study it's melodic and harmonic structures. They discover the process of arranging the song for a 4-part guitar ensemble.
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Heredity, Genetics, Traits

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study how an embryo develops into a fetus by undergoing many physical changes which they observe on a poster. They examine the metamorphosis of fruit flies as they develop through a series of changes. They record the...
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Cell 9 Edited: Meiosis

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Student list the steps of mitosis with a brief definition of each stage. Then they begin their study of meiosis. They practice placing the stages of meiosis in order using flashcards depicting the Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and...
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What Is Haiku

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the study of poetry while focusing on Haiku as a format. They practice reading a variety of different pieces of literature in order to increase exposure. Students discuss the author's...
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The Structure of A Flower

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the structure of flowers. In this biology lesson plan, students observe the structure of a flower and find out what function each of the structures serve.
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Geography of the Harbor

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study estuaries and their boundaries.  In this investigative lesson students locate an estuary on a map and use nautical and topographical maps. 
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Harry Hears!

For Teachers K
Students explore ear anatomy and the sense of hearing. In this hearing lesson, students discuss the five senses and view a model of an ear. Students place cotton balls in their ears to simulate loss of hearing. Students use descriptive...
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Yeast Cells and their Environment

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study the scientific method and explore how to design an experiment.  In this investigative lesson students explore and hypothesis an experiment then carry it out to find the results. 
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The AIDS Memorial Quilt

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students study and explain the history of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. In this AIDS Memorial Quilt lesson plan, students learn where each quilt piece comes from and are able to explain the purpose of the quilt.
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I'm Here, I'm There, I'm Everywhere-I'm Super Spud!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students generate a computer model of a potato plant. In this potato lesson plan, students study the history of potatoes, the variety of potatoes, the functions of the potato plant parts, and make a potato model on the computer.
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Relief Maps

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study geographical maps and their functions.  In this geography lesson students work in groups to build a map to scale.
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Plant Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study plant parts and their functions.  In this plant life lesson students participate in an activity of planting plants.
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Grouchy Ladybug

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this vocabulary identification lesson, students read the book The Grouchy Ladybug and answer study questions about the story. Students define a list of vocabulary...
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Where Do I Belong?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders study the diversity of life in the world. They classify and sketch organisms into the 6 kingdoms.