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Students discover that Spanish explorers encountered the Aztecs and the Maya in the 16th century. They examine the lives of these ancient civilizations as well as the Maya. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study the culture and history of the Aztecs, Incas and the Maya and their impact on Central America. They research, play games, complete maps and write myths to demonstrate their knowledge as they participate in activities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore volcanoes and their relationship to the Earth's dynamic crust by examining how scientists study and predict volcanic activity and completing online activities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify which parts of the earth are solids, liquids or gases. They discover the need to conserve natural resources. They examine different products and what materials are used to make them. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the methodology described by Prown (1982) to interpret paintings. They determine artistic, historical, and scientific content and develop an understanding of aspects of nineteenth century American culture. They study the paintings for their internal content and evidence. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students explore the ways in which technological advances have benefited tomatoes as a commodity. In a small group, students review information related to the selective breeding and genetic engineering of tomatoes. Groups compose a presentation of the information they have reviewed and inform the class of their findings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and analyze an obituary written for Charles Darwin. They are already familiar with Darwin and the theory of evolution. This is an introduction to evolution, or in fact, an introduction to biology. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and analyze an obituary written for Charles Darwin. They make a list of facts about Darwin they learned from the obituary. Students compare Lamarack's theory to Darwin's. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students recognize what mummies are and where they've been found. They explain how and why mummies were made and what clues mummies give us about the culture of those who created them. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students become familiar with a famous city or landmark, ancient ruin, or natural wonder found in South America. They create a slideshow with images and facts about the significance of that South American site and present it to the class. Full Review »

