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\nU.S. Mint Releases New Jefferson Nickel\n

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\nStudents share their knowledge of Lewis and Clark, then read a news article about the redesign on the U.S. nickel to commemorate Lewis and Clark's expedition. Introduce the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students...\n
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\n\"Westward\n\n
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\nWestward Ho!\n

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\nFor any teacher of American History, The Lewis and Clark Expedition is a watershed event that should be shared with your students. This is a very good lesson on the Expedition, and the events that led up to it; including The Lousisiana...\n
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\n\"Living\n\n
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\nOcean Explorer\n
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\nLiving with the Heat\n

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\nYoung oceanographers study the Submarine Ring of Fire, which is a series of deep-water volcanic vents that come up from the ocean floor. Learners take a close look at the unique ecosystems that are associated with these areas, how these...\n
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\n\"Roots\n\n
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\nRoots of the Mariana Arc\n

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\nPlumb the depths of the Submarine Ring of Fire and explore seismic waves with this activity. Junior geologists simulate s-waves and p-waves, calculate their speeds, and then apply the data to discover the material that makes up inner...\n
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\n\"Preparing\n\n
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\nPreparing for the Lewis and Clark Expedition\n

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\nHere's a activity to help your class envision the Lewis and Clark expedition. Your young historians read a one-page article on the expedition, use context clues and a dictionary to define eight terms from the article and write a subtitle...\n
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\n\"Colossal\n\n
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\nColossal Squid Caught in Antarctic\n

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\nStudents define the word colossal, then read a news article about an enormous squid caught off Antarctica. In this animal studies and current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with dictionary and...\n
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\nNarrative Prompt\n

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\nReading about history is nothing like experiencing it firsthand. Encourage your eighth graders to do the next best thing with a historical narrative prompt, in which they describe the experience of a first-time traveler on the...\n
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\nLook High and Low\n

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\nFrom the highest high to the lowest low here's a resource that won't fall flat. Given data on the area and the highest and lowest elevations of each of the 50 states, learners decide which states are the least flat and the most flat. Of...\n
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\nAustralia, Antarctica, and Oceana\n

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\nGo on a traveling adventure throughout Australia, Oceana, and Antarctica! This textbook excerpt offers a full unit of study that can easily be supplemented by extra projects or research materials. Learners study maps, read about...\n
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\nTapa-Inspired Pattern Painting\n

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\nMiddle schoolers are encourage to try their hand at traditional Oceania tapa art by crafting their own cloth using brown paper bags. Included in the resource is background information about the cultures of Oceania and their art. \n
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\n\"Hurricane\n\n
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\nHurricane Research\n

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\nStudents examine the factors that influence hurricanes to develop.  In this hurricane instructional activity students research atmospheric trends that affect hurricanes and create a summary.\n
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\nComparing the Effects of El Nino and La Nina\n

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\nStudents examine the differences between an El Nino and La Nina year.  In this investigative lesson students create maps and graphs of the data they obtained. \n
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\nEvery Day Edit - The Golden Spike\n

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\nIn this everyday editing worksheet, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about the \"golden spike.\" The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.\n
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\nEl Niño ~ The Return of El Niño\n

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\nEl Niño sure creates a stir when it comes around! Why not stir up your earth science class with this data analysis activity that examines the temperature and precipitation over the 2002-2003 water year. A tracking chart is provided...\n
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\nMagellan and Coronado\n

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\nThe best part of elementary school is learning about the explorers. Take your 5th graders on a quick trip with European explorers Coronado and Magellan. Described here are their routes, personal histories, and encounters in the New...\n
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\nCreating Climographs\n

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\nMiddle schoolers use satellite data to compare precipitation and surface temperatures on different islands.  In this satellite lesson students create graphs and explain the differences between weather and climate. \n
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\nHow Much Plastic is in the Ocean?\n

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\nPlastics in our oceans not only create unsightly litter, but they also threaten habitats. A video episode maps the location of the majority of the plastic debris and explains the impact the debris has on our world. The lesson also...\n
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\n\"Monterey\n\n
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\nMonterey Bay\n

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\nStudents read background information about Monterey Bay, California, and conduct related experiments. In this ocean in motion lesson plan, students read information about the location, wildlife, and characteristics of Monterey Bay. They...\n
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\nMap Skills\n

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\nYoung geographers will need to use a variety of map skills to complete the tasks required on this learning exercise. Examples of activities include using references to label a map of Mexico, identify Canadian territories and...\n
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\nHow Does a Hurricane Form?\n

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\nYoung meteorologists examine the formation of a hurricane in a resource focused on severe weather conditions. Once they learn that a hurricane is also a tropical cyclone, and detail the different levels associated...\n
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\nThese Fish Are All About Sex on the Beach\n

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\nHere's an unusual approach to ensuring the survival of a species! Introduce young biologists to the California grunion, a fish that mates on land rather than in the water. The video shows how grunion make use of time and the tide to...\n
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\nThe Biggest Plates on Earth\n

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\nThe best part about teaching guides is all the great information you can use to inform your class. They infer what type of boundary exists between two tectonic plates. Then, using given information on earthquakes and volcanism they'll...\n
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\nA remotely operated vehicle approaching a volcano was engulfed by molten sulfur where the plumes of fluids contained the highest concentrations of aluminum ever recorded. This isn't science fiction or an April fools joke, though it did...\n
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\n\"Earthquake\n\n
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\nEarthquake Challenge\n

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\nIn this earthquake facts review or quiz learning exercise, learners read descriptive statements and choose the correct multiple choice answer. Students write 13 answers.\n
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