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- 9th - 12th
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Students review some basic biology by talking about how the eye works. They cover the concepts behind laser surgery as a treatment for saving sight. They begin to recognize the overlap of disciplines (physics and biology) required for the procedure. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. They "fish" for and solve a number of fraction problems requiring adding, subtracting, finding equivalent fractions, and using mixed numbers. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explore Native American and Japanese myths, legends and folktales that reflect other customs and cultures. They identify the characteristics of literary forms and the plots and characters using a variety of activities and discussions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a variety of activities as they examine the ethics of (and take a position concerning) genetically modified organisms in the field of agriculture. They complete a PowerPoint demonstration to go along with the unit. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students trace the rites of passage from the 1940's through the present in literature. They review some of their favorite expressions first and compare some of Holden's speech with their own. They discuss initial reactions to the book and the similarities or differences between Holden and self? Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students examine how diversity within populations has caused problems. In groups, they develop their own definitions of racism and discrimination. They participate in role-plays in which they gather the appropriate techniques to deal with racist situations in school. To end the lesson, they examine the factors that one can use to reduce racism and how to eliminate barriers of discrimination and rasicm. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the nomenclature, operation and purpose of America's Space Transportation system. They demonstrate how water can be broken down into its component gases of hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis. They construct and use the apparatus to test for the presence of the gas carbon dioxide (C02). Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students work independently, collaboratively and as a whole class to refine their comprehension of the interwoven nature of the elements of fiction. They read self-selected and teacher selected fiction and use the vocabulary of literary analysis to communicate with their peers. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students attempt to answer the question of how life is formed. The Cell Theory is the place where the inquiry is based. The answering of the question is an important one because its helps to form the basis for many other Life Science lessons. Full Review »
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- 6th - 11th
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Students participate in activities that coorespond with the Natural History Day in Iowa. Individually, they decide which activities they want to participate in, whether it be writing a paper or creating an exhibit. They reflect on their experiences to end the lesson. Full Review »

