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An Exercise in Seriation Dating

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study the different types of artifacts found that were made by the colonial people. In this archaeology lesson plan students take part in finding ceramic and charting their results.
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Satellite Drag and the Hubble Space Telescope

For Students 9th - 12th
In this satellite drag and Hubble space telescope worksheet, high schoolers solve two problems using a graph showing the altitude of the satellite vs. the year with two lines showing two different types of re-boost and one line without...
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How Can We Help?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore ocean animals and their environments. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students read a story and discuss the environmental needs of animals. Students think of ways to help clean up the environment and to...
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Exploring the Planets

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the planets through an interactive web site. In this astronomy based lesson, 6th graders compare planets, explore comets, and discover planet facts through a variety of activities provided by the Smithsonian Museum.
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Performing Sonnets

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students use Shakespearean sonnets as part of a poetry analysis lesson. In this sonnet lesson, students perform a sonnet by Shakespeare but treat it as a script to be acted out. Students work in pairs to create motions for two lines from...
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Mapping the United States

For Students 5th - 8th
In this map of the United States learning exercise, students label mountains, surrounding countries, oceans, and more. Students complete 12 tasks.
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The Geography of Europe

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students examine maps of Europe. In this geography skills lesson plan, students interpret several maps to determine the boundaries of the European Union and respond to assessment questions about the maps.
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What Factors Impact a Greenhouse?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars analyze the Greenhouse Effect and the science of greenhouses. In this global climate lesson, students read background information about the 'greenhouse effect' and define 'albedo.' Young scholars examine pictures of...
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Vietnam War Gallery Worksheet

For Students 10th
In this World History activity, 10th graders examine various photos during a gallery walk.  Students write answers to the questions. 
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Newspaper Article Analysis Worksheet: World War I

For Students 9th - 12th
In this newspaper analysis learning exercise, learners review an article of their choosing and respond to 6 analytical questions.
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Wh- Questions and to Be

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this wh questions and to be activity, students fill in the blanks with the correct question words and the correct form of "to be" in sentences. Students complete 30 sentences.
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Sum of Interior/Exterior Angles with Wilbur

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the interior and exterior measures of polygons. In this geometry instructional activity, students identify the formula for interior angles of polygons. They differentiate between triangular and polygons angles.
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Orangeburg Massacre

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the Orangeburg Massacre. In this social studies lesson, students discuss the Civil Rights Movement and the protest movements that took place. Students examine the events that led up to the Orangeburg Massacre at South...
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Inquiry and the Nature of Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations, design and conduct a scientific investigation. They also use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.
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Campaign 2004: Classroom Electorate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners role play as political analysts first forecasting the electoral college vote in a presidential election and then, following the results of the actual count. They study the role of swing states, and why political participation is...
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Time, Talent, Treasure, and Economics

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine and trace the origin of an item of clothing. They write, illustrate, and publish a book describing the trade flow that brought their item of clothing to the United States.
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LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils explore the Underground Railroad.
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Talking About Teasing and Bullying

For Teachers K - 1st
Students discover how it feels to be bullied and teased. They work together in pairs to write about experiences and use drawings to show their feelings.
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D-Day Message from General Eisenhower to General Marshall

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students use documents in the National Archives of the United States to evaluate the effectiveness of D-Day.
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Setting up an Enrichment System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils earn incentives from local businesses for both academics and good behavior.
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How Much Is There To Eat?

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders compare the relationship of food production and population in India with the southern regions of the United States.
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Waterbasins and Watersheds

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students define water basins and watersheds, then delineate the boundaries of their local water basin/shed using maps.
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Lyndon Baines Johnson : Triumph and Tragedy

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students view a documentary on Lyndon Baines Johnson. His presidency was both a success and a failure. After viewing, students discuss what they saw then create a poster for LBJ's 1964 presidential campaign. They discuss Vietnam as well.
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Regions of the US: Gulf Stream, States and Their Capitals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify one way of dividing the US into geographical regions and then consider alternate ways of doing the same. They locate each of the fifty states and their capitals on a map. They research the Gulf Stream region.

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