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Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars explore simple patterns.  In this mathematical thinking geometry lesson, students repeat clapping and snapping patterns, and determine what comes next in sound and movement patterns.  Young scholars recite "Hey,...
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Tamar Burris

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore genetics. In this life cycle lesson, students consider the meaning of "genes" and "heredity" as they watch a video about the topics. Students then research their own genetic make-up as they interview family members....
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Byzantium

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the history of today's Istanbul. In this historical perspectives instructional activity, students research how Byzantium became Constantinople and later Istanbul as they examine the cultures of the city and create time...
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The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills lesson, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Students write an article based...
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Inside The Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the use of pyramids in different cultures. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch "Inside the Pyramids." Students conduct further research on the topic and create magazine articles...
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World War II: The Pacific

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the events in the pacific during World War II. In this World War II lesson, students use reference material to access information about significant locations in the War. Student debate the use of the atomic bomb to...
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Inventor's Workshop

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the six simple machines that are the basis for all mechanical devices. In this physics lesson, students choose one simple machine to research and then find a complex machine it is apart of. Middle schoolers...
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What's New With Dinosaurs?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine how scientists are at odds on whether or not dinosaurs were warm or cold blooded.  In this dinosaurs lesson students divide into groups and research the evidence that supports each side. 
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Glaciers and Icebergs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners conduct an experiment on glacial scraping. In this glacial scraping lesson, students create a small glacier in a plastic cup. Learners remove the cup and scrape the glacier across wood and note the markings. Students then make...
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Identifying Island Countries

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the definition of an island and identify island countries around the world. In this geography lesson, students determine the characteristics of an island. Finally the students will identify specific island countries,...
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Imaginary Insect Zoo

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners construct imaginary insects. In this insect lesson plan, students will discover the anatomy of their favorite insect and apply it to their own creation. Student will write a description of their model, and put the insect models...
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Haiku Poems

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study haiku poems. In this poetry activity, 8th graders write two haikus containing the standard 5-7-5 syllables content about things they enjoy within nature.
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What Are The Odds?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners read the book, Jim Ugly, and discuss whether the odds were in favor of or against the character Jake finding his dad. They demonstrate an experiment involving odds by keeping a tally of how many times a colored die is pulled out...
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The Magic School Bus Gains Weight

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students test whether gravity makes heavier things fall faster than lighter ones.
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Looking for Lincoln Throughout His Life

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young historians gather information about Abraham Lincoln through a variety of activities. They match vocabulary words with pictures to create a timeline. Additionally, learners read books and articles that teach them...
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Resolving Kennedy's Legacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Kennedy presidency. In this presidential history lesson, students watch "Resolving Kennedy's Legacy." Students then discuss the provided questions regarding the presidency and write position papers about about the...
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Crocodiles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study crocodiles and how they have survived and adapted over time. In this crocodiles lesson students research information on crocodiles.
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Gravity Gets You Down

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students design an experiment to investigate how objects with different masses fall. In this physics lesson, students predict how these objects will fall in a vacuum tube. They write a report explaining experimental results and conclusion.
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Stone Fox

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Students use the book, Stone Fox, to explore income, capital, saving, taxes, and credit. Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, a ten year old who enters a challenging dog-sled race in hopes of winning money to pay the back taxes on...
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The Magic School Bus Goes Upstream

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. For this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students travel upstream to discover how, like salmon, a homey smell can lead them, too.
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Conditions of City Life in the Late 19th Century

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine tenement life. For this lesson on early urbanization, students research the role of journalism for social change in early American cities. Students write a journal article for themselves that demonstrate an understanding...
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The Pentagon Papers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine national security issues. In this Vietnam lesson plan, students research the background and controversy surrounding the Pentagon Papers. Students discuss press rights in light of maintaining national security.
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East Meets West: Americans on the Move

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students imagine what it was like to be part of the Lewis and Clark expedition. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson, students watch "East Meets West: Americans on the Move," and then write journal entries from the...
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America's Economy: Sorrow And Hope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover how Americans found the hope that broke the Great Depression. In this American economics instructional activity, students watch "America's Economy: Sorrow and Hope." Students then discuss the implications of the...

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