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American Indian Tribal Sovereignty

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the relationship among the governments of the sovereign American Indian Nations in Utah, the State of Utah, and the U.S. They list the objectives of the Office of Indian Affairs and examine their purpose.
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CAN'T TOUCH THIS!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover the best practical shielding material when dealing with radioactive substances. They draw conclusions based on availability of materials, price, and best shielding properties.
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Fantasy Visualization

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils view and discuss a selection of paintings from Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and other Surrealist artists. They play a game in which each person in a group writes a sentence and passes it on to the next person without letting them...
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Tidepool Island Biogeography

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students experience and test island biogeography ideas by comparing diversity and abundance of rocky inter-tidal patches. Working, in groups of three, they investigate rocks and creatures found in a tidepool. Lesson plan designed for...
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Flowering Plants

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students conduct online research to investigate gardening and landscaping tips. They determine how they can help beautify their homes and neighborhoods.
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Smallville Prairie Development Project

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students, through group activities, explain the important scientific, social/historical and aesthetic values of a prairie habitat. They analyze the impact of humans on prairieland and solve a problem regarding potential development of a...
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Eyes From the Past

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners view examples of classical Victorian artwork. Using a painting, they discuss their own opinions about what they believe the artwork is trying to tell them. In groups, they compare and contrast the artwork of Robert Harris and...
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Fractals Forever or Obvious and Hidden Order

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss ways computers use properties of similar figures to generate scale models and create scenes. they describe patterns they have seen on a fern, pineapple, or pinecone. Students research Benoit mandebrot, H. von Koch and...
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Working With Writing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research a topic of their choice using the internet, magazines, and books. In this research lesson plan, 5th graders are graded on their research and delivery skills of their presentation.
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Confronting Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discover what the term genocide means and are assigned to groups to reasearch an act of genocide in order to answer each question from their worksheet. They then compare their results making special notes of patterns they...
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Poor Richard's Almanack

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover what "Poor Richard's Almanack" is and identify at least one element of good writing used by Benjamin Franklin and his work. They then identify what makes some of Benjamin Franklin's sayings applicable today and create a...
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Socials Word Search Puzzle

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts instructional activity, students study 32 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. There is no apparent connection between the words and the meaning of the title is not known. Note: Several...
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Branching Art From Nature

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students construct an art piece from nature. In this visual art lesson, students use objects from the environment (petals, leaves, and stones) to create a unique art piece.
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various Supreme Court Cases.  In this American Government activity, 9th graders research a specific Supreme Court Case.  Students create a multiple choice assignment based on their assigned case. 
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Reading: Birds and Animals in the Mirror

For Students 6th - 9th
In this pronouns practice reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 6-paragraph passage and then respond to 10 true or false questions.
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Families of Instruments

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify families of instruments. In this music lesson, students read Berlioz the Bear and identify the families of instruments. Students sing "Mr. Gus Goes Goofy," and listen for the sounds of the instruments.
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General Knowledge Quiz About the USA

For Students 5th - 6th
In this facts about America worksheet, students complete a 14 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about the U.S.A. Included are historical facts, famous people, and landmarks.
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Art Immersion Month, by Neil Waldman

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students examine studio art and develop an appreciation for art. In this art immersion lesson, students complete original drawing and design assignments. Students also study the work of selected famous artists.
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World Literature: The Inferno Essay

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this literature analysis worksheet, studnets read Dante's Inferno and write an introduction with a thesis statement. Students give a synopsis of the comedy and then write an essay. Students select from the five options to complete the...
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How does it feel? Why is the Civil Rights Movement so Important?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study the Civil War. In this US history lesson, 5th graders simulate what life was like during the Civil War by having two groups with one group given more materials than the other group. Students then draw a portrait of...
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Isolated Children and their Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze a case study. In this child development lesson, students read case studies on children who are isolated and their development. Students break into groups, read the case study, and summarize their thoughts. Students then...
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Problem Solving Using Power Polygons

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students investigate geometric shapes by creating figures on a plane. In this polygon lesson, students complete a worksheet based on the angles in a power polygon. Students identify the different types of polygons and define their...
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Heron's Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils use Heron's formula to calculate the area of a triangle. In this geometry lesson, students use three different methods to solve the area of a triangle. They find and construct the incentor and angle bisector of a triangle.
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Special Right Triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify different types of special right triangles. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate between right triangles and isosceles triangles. they construct the triangles using geometry software and make conjectures...

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