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The Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Through Ellis Island

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a unit covering various aspects of immigration to the United States through Ellis Island. They plan a fictional trip to America, entering at Ellis Island. and actually visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
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Physical and Human Geography Review Worksheet and Study Guide

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.
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Make a Community Almanac

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students gather geographic information about their community. They work together to create a community almanac.
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Teaching Elementary School Social Studies

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify possible social studies themes that can come from the video, "Voyage of Discovery". They list the five themes of geography. They develop elementary-level interdisciplinary unit plans for social study content. They...
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The Plains Indians

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils have a better understanding of another culture other than their own. This help them to see that there were other people living in this region before us.
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The Fractal Coast

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate measuring as it relates to the real world. In this geometry lesson, students measure distances as they discuss fractals and how it relates to measuring. They measure both linear and non-linear distances.
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The Big Apple

For Teachers All
This lesson has various activities that can be done simultaneously in groups or one at a time with the entire class. The activities center around New York and apples.
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Population and Population Density

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and interpret graphs. In this population activity, students explore population and population density as they read several data graphs and respond to questions.
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Leonardo's Machines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore Leonardo da Vinci's ideas about design and machines.
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Naviagational Tools

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a compass, with the help of written instructions and then write six sentences discussing how compasses work and why they are helpful. They discuss the different types of navigational tools and how they are helpful.
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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Working for Water

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats activity students view a video and plan a school restoration project. 
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New York State Testing Program Grade 8 Math Sample Test 2005

For Students 8th
In this New York state sample test worksheet, 8th graders solve thirty-three sample math problems designed to help students prepare for the grade eight math test.  Tips for taking the test are provided.
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Looking Inside Cells

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze and identify the role of the cell membrane and nucleus. They create flash cards to help them review cell structures. They also compare plant and animal cells.
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Permeability and Porosity of Somerset County Sediments

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students predict and test the permeability and porosity of sediments in Somerset County, New Jersey. They discuss what how porous they think the sediment of HMS grounds is and why. Students walk around the HMS campus and collect six...
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You Scratch my Back, I'll Scratch Yours

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the concept of interdependence. In this integrated interdependence lesson, students interpret graphs and charts that require them to analyze the relationship between Mexico and the United States. Students also...
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Exploring Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate ecosystems. In this ecosystem lesson, 4th graders explore producers, consumers, and decomposers and study the interdependence of each.
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Clean Water vs. Dirty Water

For Teachers K
Students study the importance of clean water to the survival of organisms and what activiities and material pollute water. They measure the temperature of water samples and create a class graph.
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Gold Mountain

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read primary and secondary sources to find jobs as a Chinese immigrant. In groups they create a chart listing jobs for Chinese and write a letter about employment and living conditions to a Chinese friend.
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Country Shape Quiz #1

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 16 identification questions about the shapes of countries shown . Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Country Shape Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 16 identification questions about the shapes of countries shown . Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Country Shape Quiz #4

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 16 identification questions regarding the shapes of countries of the world. Students have 4 minutes to finish the timed quiz.
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Basic Math - Plan a Cruise

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students measure distances and report them in fractions. They convert fractions to decimals and multiply decimals.
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Alaska the Elephant

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore an Internet website, locating and matching the shape of an elephant's head to a state in the U.S. They complete an Alaska worksheet, identifying other geographical locations surrounding Alaska.