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Interpreting Language Arts, Health, and Visual Art

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders draw a magic mask with special powers based on one aspect of health. They write 1-2 paragraphs descibing the mask's special powers. Then they scan the images using a computer software program and write a new paragraph on...
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Cavern Geology: Speleothem Construction

For Teachers K - 12th
Students discover how underground rock formations grow. They perform various activities based on grade level.
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From Land to Lunch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students record their three meals and snacks for three days. They determine which items in their diets are grown on farms and record the items in various categories. They conduct Internet research to determine where carious ingredients...
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Writing a Mystery Story

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the elements of mystery stories and read Rage in Harlem. In reciprocal teaching groups, they discuss the author's development of the story, and complete dialectical journals.
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South Asia Earthquake

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students share what things are important to them. They discuss how students in Pakistan and India have been affected by the earthquake. They research how the victims are being assisted.
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South Asia Earthquake

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners research how agencies respond to emergencies. They brainstorm ways to help the victims of the earthquake.
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A Simple Viscosity Test

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders experiment with the viscosity of different liquids. They use a stopwatch to time the a steel ball as it drops through different liquids.
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Physics: Eigenvalues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils solve problems by discovering the eigenvalues that satisfy design questions. They explain how relaxing a small angle approximation can change the solution. Students apply the numerical model of pendulumm motion to solve the...
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Tangram Perimeters

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to make figures out of tangram squares. In groups, they calculate the measurements they need and apply the Pythagorean Theorem. They complete a worksheet solving equations using the theorem and review their answers.
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Goods and Services Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 1st
First graders conduct research into the concepts of goods and services. The information is used in order to create a definition for each concept. Then the information is organized using the scavenger hunt format. Further extension to the...
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Choosing a Family Dog

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research types of dogs and recommend one that would make the best family pet. They work in cooperative groups of three using Kidspiration to map out the essential question before beginning their research, write reports,...
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Rice Plantation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the importance of rice as a cash crop and the crop's dependency on slave labor during the settlement of coastal South Carolina. They explain the importance of the rice plantations to South Carolina's colonial economy.
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Pendulum Problems

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how pendulums function.  In this pendulums instructional activity students complete a pendulum lab activity. 
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Laetoli Trackway Puzzle

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students try to reach a "best explanation" after viewing diagrams.  In this trackway instructional activity students complete several worksheets, make observations and hypothesize.
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Fun with Phylogenetic Trees

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders differentiate angiosperms and gymnosperms. For this biology lesson, 10th graders construct a musical phylogenetic tree from information they gathered on resource websites. They present their project in class.
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Energy Forms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore energy by participating in a science lab in class. In this energy form lesson, students define the different types of energy such as light, mechanical and sound while examining energy measuring tools in class....
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Food Chains and Webs

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students identify the organisms found near their school or house and observe them.  In this food chain lesson plan students examine how an organism gets their energy and then fill in a chart to create a food web with the organisms...
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Native North American Dog Breeds

For Students 4th
  In this trivia quiz, the information focuses on native North American dog breeds. Students respond to 10 multiple choice questions and submit answers electronically via this interactive website.    
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Finding the Probability

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the concept of probability. They use a clear objective that is a visual cue for what is required for the lesson plan. They apply the basic practices of probability to real life like situations.
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The Games Divided

For Students 5th - 6th
In these Olympic history worksheets, students read about the ancient Olympic games and the modern games. Students complete a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the past and present Olympic games.
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Texas Gateway: Understand New Vocabulary Using Roots and Affixes

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Learn how to determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.
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Texas Gateway: Understand New Vocabulary Using Roots and Affixes

For Students 7th - 8th Standards
Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Understand New Vocabulary Using Roots and Affixes

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.
Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Understand New Vocabulary Using Roots and Affixes

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
You will learn how to determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from Latin, Greek, or other linguistic roots and affixes.