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Enemies and Threats to Sea Horses

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students research threats and enemies of the sea horse.  In this animal biology lesson, students use the Internet to find threats and enemies of sea horses and write a paragraph on their findings.  
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Pieces of the Past

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the importance of preserving the archaeological record. They write a paragraph describing an object and why it is important to them. They cut their paper into a puzzle and compare their own to the student they trade with.
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Write Your Science Research Paper!

For Students 8th - 10th
In this research paper worksheet, students fill in an outline of their research project. Included is the title of the project, their hypothesis, an introduction paragraph that they analyze as well four supporting paragraphs and a...
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River System

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the parts of a river system and understand the importance of each part.  In this river system lesson, 5th graders diagram a river system and write a paragraph explaining its parts.
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D.E.W. (Drop Everything and Write!)

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Learners gather, determine validity and reliability of, analyze and organize information. They employ the most effective format for purpose and audience. Students write fully developed paragraphs that have details and information...
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Cracking Cassius

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the argument between Cassius and Brutus to define the importance of friendship and study a Shakespearean play. In this Julius Caesar analysis lesson, students list qualities of a best friend and read scenes from the...
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Art of Mask Making

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students make an African mask.  In this culture and heritage lesson, students view samples of African masks and learn about the importance of these masks.  Students visit the African Art Museum website to view the styles of...
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Boston Massacre Comparison

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders become familiar with the events of the  Boston massacre and analyze the events.  In this artistic images instructional activity, 8th graders discuss examine pictures and discuss the viewpoint of the...
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Gulliver's Travels

For Teachers 4th
Students read and analyze the book, Gulliver's Travels. They develop a reading folder, identify the main story elements, compare/contrast Gulliver's adventures in Lilliput and Brobdingnag, and write a paragraph about the main characters.
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The Body Part of Cells

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to cell organelles and their functions and the they define the differences between animal and plant cells. They write a paragraph explaining the difference between plant and animal cells and students...
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Geography Journey

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the geographic features that define places and regions and answer questions about the state of California. They discuss the components of a map legend and answer worksheet questions using a map of California as a...
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You Are What You Eat

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners evaluate their eating habits, focusing on the ways in which one assesses whether or not his or her diet is nutritious. They work in small groups to design a menu for a healthy lunch and write a paragraph justifying their choices.
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Lighting Instruments from the Inside Out

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine theatrical lighting instruments to see how light is controlled, and write a paragraph telling of their discoveries.
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Tornado!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create tornado proof buildings.  In this weather lesson, students review tornadoes, discuss creation of tornado proof buildings, and learn about the Fujita Scale of Tornado Intensity.  Students research tornado proof...
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Health and Nutrition

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine vocabulary words that deal with the parts of the body. They identify the body parts and organs associated with the five senses. They identify common illnesses, causes and treatments. They research various lifestyle...
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TV Survey - Data Collection and Analysis

For Students 4th
In this data collection and analysis instructional activity, 4th graders complete a tally chart about the number of hours that fourth graders watch television. They create a bar graph with the information, write a paragraph about the...
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Calling All Fruits And Vegetables!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners differentiate between fruits and vegetables. They identify 20-25 common fruits and vegetables and utilize the Internet to gather and organize information about fruits and vegetables. Afterward, they create a new fruit and...
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Applied Science - Built Environment (3) Pre Lab

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss types of transportation. In this transportation lesson, 3rd graders discuss common ways people get around and the effect of electric energy on our society. They write a paragraph about different kinds of...
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DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis, & Mutation

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this biology worksheet, students identify and label the diagram shown by stating what each part of the diagram represents on the line. Then they use the DNA strand as the original strand and complete the data table. Students also...
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Sink or Float: Exploring the Laws of Buoyancy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the relationship between density and buoyancy. After watching a video explaining buoyancy, students discuss displacement and floating. Young scholars have a raft building competition. Afterward, they conduct...
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Wetlands A - Z Book

For Students 4th - 8th
In this wetlands worksheet, students follow directions on how to make an online a - z book about the wetlands. Students follow 5 sets of directions.
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Research Paper: Writing the First Draft

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars use their completed outlines, notecards, and opening paragraphs to create a first draft of their research paper.  In this research writing lesson, students focus on the body of their paper as they compile their...
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The Malnourished Paragraph

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students revise writing to improve style, word choice, sentence variety and subtlety of meaning after rethinking how questions of purpose, audience and genre have been addressed. They recognize the importance of details in writing.
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Writing - The Persuasive Essay

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students, in groups, work together to develop a five-paragraph essay that defends the group's viewpoint on an assigned topic. Each student in the group writes one paragraph.

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