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The Functions of the Heart

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the function of the human heart. For this heart anatomy lesson, students participate in activities offered at an Internet website to discover the characteristics and jobs of the parts of the human heart.
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Introduction to Seeds

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate how to plant a seed. In this gardening lesson, students listen to the book I'm a Seed and research the materials needed to plant a seed. Students present the information they found.
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The Angiosperms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study angiosperms and their classifications.  In this investigative lesson students compare the sexual reproduction of angiosperms and seed formations. 
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Exploring Quadratic Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations using graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and graph their answer. They discuss the shape of their graph based on the function.
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Can We Live in Peace? Middle East: A Region in Turmoil

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders analyze three monotheistic religions as an appreciation of the Middle East. In this world religions lesson, 7th graders analyze the beliefs and the leaders of the three major religions. Students research a topic and...
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Navigating With Explorers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students retrace the steps of European explorers to the New World and recreate the early exploration through online research and multimedia presentations. In this world history and technology lesson, students research early explorations...
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Dolphins

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate dolphins. They complete a Webquest, explore various websites, listen to audio clips of dolphin sounds, play an online puzzle game, answer discussion questions, and read and evaluate newspaper articles about...
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Researching Plant Life

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the process of photosynthesis. Given websites about plant life, 4th graders retrieve and record accurate information about the parts of the plant and photosynthesis. Students solve a "Plant Life Mystery" from...
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Through the Looking Glass: Life in Colonial Times

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the life and times of those living in the colonial era. With a partner, they use laptops to complete their research on different aspects of colonial life. They also role-play the role of colonists and share their...
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Graphing in the Information Age

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a variety of graphs based on population data. In this statistics lesson, students use data that can be gathered on-line to make a bar chart, line graph, and circle graph.
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Panther Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Internet to fill out their scavenger hunt sheet.  For this research lesson students search the Internet for answers to the questions on the scavenger hunt worksheet. 
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"An Internet Nose for News"

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students conduct research on the Internet.  In this technology studies lesson, students use a variety of Internet search engines to research a topic of their choice.  Students complete worksheets based on their research.
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Alliteration Fun with Spiders

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars practice using vocabulary words to write alliterations.  In this language arts lesson, students collaborate with classmates to create ideas for fun alliterations as they create their own using a children's word...
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Survey Says...

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Learners practice taking surveys to answer different questions about radio.  In this communications lesson, students brainstorm to create questions they can ask strangers about how often they listen to their radio.  Learners...
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Listen to a Radio Show

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students practice the art of listening. In this listening skills lesson plan, students listen to an old-time radio show and identify hidden messages, innuendo, sarcasm, double entendres, puns, hyperbole, irony, colloquialisms,...
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Angles and Triangles

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine Jewish symbols. In this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders discuss the meanings behind the Swastika and the Star of David. Students also measure the angles and shapes with the symbols.
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Journey to Understanding the Elements of Media

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the elements of film. In this media awareness instructional activity, students view film clips and discuss the impact of lighting, music, setting, and costumes on the films. 
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Food from the Community

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the role of cultural style of  food in various communities.  In this cultural factors lesson plan, 3rd graders look at how foods are eaten raw or processed in various communities.  Students design...
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Hunger and Malnutrition

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate hunger and malnutrition. In this hunger and malnutrition activity, 5th graders study the importance of proper nutrition. Students explore the scope of hunger and malnutrition problems.
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Food Systems Feed the World

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore nutrition by viewing video clips discussing world hunger. In this malnutrition instructional activity, 5th graders discuss the reasons people cannot afford food in rural areas and read assigned text discussing our...
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Hunger and Malnutrition

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use a variety of resources to determine the importance of getting the proper nutrients. In this nutrition lesson, student complete an activity in which they examine the world issue of hunger and malnutrition. They locate...
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Why Not Visit My Country?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a country using the Travel Languages Web site. Using MS Publisher, they create a travel flyer about the country. Using Inspiration, they develop a concept map of what they learned about their country.
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Planets And Moons Web Quest

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work with a partner using the Internet to find the answers to a web quest about space exploration. They work in cooperative groups to discuss information and evaluate its importance to space exploration.
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Foreign Language: Visitons Colmar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students visit French language Websites to research the city of Colmar. They locate hotels, find upcoming events, describe weather conditions, and decide how to take a trip on the Colmar canal.