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Ground Beef Experiment

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students identify what ground beef is and the difference in fat, flavor and moistness between the three types - regular, lean, and extra lean. Then, they conduct an experiment to compare the effect of pan frying between three different...
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Pecan Lessons

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars complete lessons on the computer related to pecans. Students complete assignments such as typing descriptions of pecan categories, using email to find out information, researching the internet about production regions, and...
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The Void Filled by Nonprofits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the significance of nonprofit organizations in a democratic society. They conduct research on a selected nonprofit organization, complete a questionnaire, and present their findings to the class.
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Teaching About East Asia

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research East Asian countries. In groups, pupils are assigned to research China, Japan or Korea. Using the internet and other resources, classmates create a multiple tier time line. They consider aspects such as...
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Figure Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the elements of design and how they relate to fashion. Individually, the perform a self-analysis on their body type and identify the appropriate clothing type. To end the lesson, they sketch their own clothing ideas...
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What is a Treaty?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the notion of terra nullius, the idea under which Australia was settled. Then they compare the economic and social outcomes for Australia's indigenous people under terra nullius with those of other indigenous peoples...
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Playing Dirty

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars consider the effects of video games on students. In this current events lesson, young scholars visit selected websites to study video game ratings, their effects on children, and the violence in the games.
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WebQuest- What is Poverty and Who Are the Poor?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to a variety of easily accessible data about poverty. The search activity performs double-duty in exposing students to the nature and magnitude of world poverty and in confronting them with different types and...
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Building from the Ground Up

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research the interdependence of communities within different countries. In this community lesson plan, 3rd graders create a new community from a preselected country in South America. Students use the findings from their...
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What Was the Cold War About?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore a website to gather some first impressions of the Cold War era and its impact on Canadian society and politics. They, in groups, answer questions about the Cold War on a worksheet imbedded in this plan.
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Healthy Living: How Does this Web Site Impact Medicare?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners assess information on the Health Canada Web site and determine whether such information should be paid for with tax dollars, and whether the publication of such information has an impact on Medicare.
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Recognizing Propaganda-Loaded Language

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students study a print ad for an abdominal toning device after discussing what strategies are necessary for healthy weight loss and muscle tone. They practice the skill of recognizing propaganda in print advertising.
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Why is Sacagawea on the Golden Dollar?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research the decision to place the image of Sacagawea on the Golden Dollar, then write persuasive essays either defending or opposing this decision.
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DNA Fingerprinting: You Be the Judge!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils use their knowledge of DNA fingerprinting to evaluate the use fingerprints in courts, and will address the ethics of establishing a national database of fingerprints.
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Using Compare and Contrast to Write in Science

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets. In this physics instructional activity, 5th graders write about the similarities and differences of a variety of magnet types.
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After Ben Johnson: The Dubin Inquiry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create interview questions that could be posed to gather necessary information about the use of performance-enhancing drugs. They role-play a mock inquiry using the interview questions.
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International Trade

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students share ideas on international trade. They research Canadian trade agreements and European protectionism. finally students evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different topics associated with international trade.
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Who Are We? An Introduction to the Life Within Our Bodies

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine cell structure, cell division, and the basic structure of DNA. They read and discuss a case study of DNA research, answer discussion questions, role-play the process of mitosis, and complete a DNA Fact or Fiction worksheet.
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Family Centers

For Teachers K
Students participate in activities which help them with the idea of families. They discuss what characteristics make a good friend or family member. They rotate between centers focusing on different aspects of their family.
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Abraham Lincoln

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students brainstorm different names of presidents and reflect upon the importance of the role in government. They demonstrate a knowledge of the important events in the life of Abraham Lincoln. Students conduct research into the founding...
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Transgenic Mammals

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are provided with a real life example of research in the areas of genetic and molecular biology. Students examine ethical considerations and related issues such as patent laws and regulatory procedures.
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DNA Fingerprinting: You Be the Judge!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA fingerprinting. Students discover how DNA fingerprinting is done and judge the validity. They evaluate the use of certain prints in courts and address the ethics of establishing a national database of fingerprpints.
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Multicultural and Anti-racism Activities Brainstorm

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore reasons for and effects of racism. They discuss issues of discrimination. Students complete various activities to explore anti-racism and discover ways to encourage multicultural practices.
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V-R-A-N-T-S-I-S and Me

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students discuss themes and issues of culture, identity and self-esteem. They construct responses to those themes. Students profile themselves and try to answer questions about themselves tied to the themes of this instructional activity.

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