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Cell Me What?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of robots and cells. For this biology lesson, students examine the parts and function of cell organelles. They create a visual representation of their cell/robot analogy.
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Working with Cuisenaire Rods In Mathematics

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn the numerical value of each underlined letter of the standard Rod Code and develop systematic usage for building new units.
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How to Create a Powerpoint Presentation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students experiment with the Powerpoint program and create a presentation based on a subject they are studying.
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Gel Electrophoresis Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the steps in a gel electrophoresis experiment and describe the role of enzymes. They examine the relationship between fragment size and migration rate in a gel. They view DNA fragments as well.
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Getting Around - Transportation Photographs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students locate historical photographs of different types of transportation on a given website. They choose three to analyze and write about. If there is no information with the photo, students will need to research their chosen types of...
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Stormy Sailing

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars access a website that show portraits of the Tall Ships of Atlantic Canada. They talk about what it might feel like to be on one of the sailing ships in stormy seas. They write diary entries while role playing that they are...
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Conserve and Recycle: I Do My Part!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students focus on ways that they can recycle and conserve resources. They watch a web-based video at a subscription website before designing PowerPoint presentation that shows three ways to conserve and recycle in their lives. They...
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It's Your Opinion

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students view "Inkheart: Speak Your Mind" by Cornelia Funke. They read several letters to the editor of a local newspaper and underline the 'opinion' portions of the letters. They discover how a literary selection can expand personal...
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Rounding to the Tens Place

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice rounding to the nearest hundred and tens place. In this rounding lesson plan, 1st graders watch a video on and discuss the process of rounding to the nearest hundreds place with the teacher's guidance. Students...
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An Introduction to Jan Brett

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the concept of Jan Brett.  In this author study lesson, students are introduced to several Jan Brett books with visuals, listening centers, and video.  Students browse the internet in search of information...
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Star -Spangled Illustrations

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a PowerPoint presentation to show their patriotism and express their thoughts on the meaning of The Star-Spangled Banner with this exciting and creative activity.
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Coping with Crying: Shaken Baby Syndrome

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss information about reasons babies cry and ways to cope with the crying. It also provided information about Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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Dancing to New Heights

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils identify proper body alignment through experiencing proper sitting, standing or prone positions. They identify and demonstrate different types of movements.
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Colorimetric Determination of the Concentration of Blue Food Coloring in Sport Drinks

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine the amount of blue food coloring in sports drinks and plot the concentration and absorbance data. They summarize the data and determine why companies need to know the amount of chemicals in their products.
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Let's Identify and Classify

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a creative activity to give them a good understanding of classification. They examine bags of chips and discuss their similarities and differences. Students work in small groups while participating in this activity.
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Personal Learning Profile

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students, after completing a Personal Learning Profile pre-test Survey, take a Personal Learning Profile pre-test. They explore personal interests, spiritual beliefs, strengths, needs, and habits. The questionnaire is completed on the...
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Reader Rabbit Math!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars engage in an integrated instructional activity with a unit on inequalities.This math computer-based software instructional activity will utilize Reader Rabbit Math! The instructional activity is designed for students that...
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The Panama Canal, The World's Most Important Shortcut

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students, through teacher lecture and online activities, study the Panama Canal. They discuss how it was made and the hardships the workers encountered while building it. Through the eyes of one of these workers, they write a short...
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Applications, Proportions, and Problem Solving

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the problems involving proportions. They also compare the similar triangles.
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Applications, Proportions and Problem Solving

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this problem solving worksheet, students read short statements, gather necessary information and translate them to equations. There are 11 problems on this two-page worksheet.
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Subtract Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 6th
In this subtracting mixed numbers practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.
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Drawing with Shapes

For Teachers 1st
First graders combine different shapes to create an image.  In this geometry activity, 1st graders utilize squares, circles, rectangles, triangles, and arc to draw a picture.  Students share their creation with their class...
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Shelves and Drawers: A Fraction Lesson

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore fractions as something shared evenly. In this fractions lesson, 2nd graders watch a video and discuss how bookcases and drawers could be divided evenly.
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How much does soap cost?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice the division concept.  In this dividing lesson, 3rd graders watch a video that gives a simple division word problem. Students work collaboratively to find the solution.