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Speak Write! Understanding the Hidden Meaning of Words

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate connotation and denotation as a basis for greater examining of language. They identify the literal meaning of words and explore the greater implications and impact of word usage.
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Using Innovative Approaches To Explore Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Use student-directed resource sheets, multiple approaches, and group work instead of drill and kill.
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Bacteria's Role in Food

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students grow bacteria cultures on agar in petri dishes and do a plate count. They participate in a yogurt making lab to see how bacteria produce lactic acid. They prepare a recipe and identify fungi, fermentation and the role of...
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Leviathan

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Leviathan by Hobbes. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet. 
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Where is Oil Found?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students determine that crude oil is found in porous rocks (reservoirs) rather than in caves or caverns.
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The Derivation of (Pi)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders groups measure the diameter and circumference of each of the circular objects in the room. They record their results on their student worksheets and access a computer spreadsheet program to compile their results.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass Questions

For Students 6th - 10th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions based on Lewis Carroll's Alice’s Adventures Through the Looking Glass.
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Amistad

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explain the predicament of the slaves on the Amistad and the conditions that led them to revolt against their captors. After watching the movie 'Amistad,' students engage in a class discussion based on what they saw.
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Evolution of Biotechnology Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners explore how present biotechnology has evolved. They create a timeline is included referencing major scientists and major events in history which have led to our current understanding and use. A teacher time line is included.
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Greenhouse Gas Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare the ability of a sample of carbon dioxide gas to absorb thermal energy compared to a sample of air. They build a visual representation of the greenhouse effect to illustrate the heat-absorption of atmospheric carbon...
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Fungal History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify different types of fungi. They discuss how mushrooms are used in American culture and research an issue about a type of fungi. They share their information with the class.
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Michigan Judicial System Conclusion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the courts that make up Michigan's judicial system. They state the responsibilities of each court and diagram a flow chart of how a case moves to the Michigan Supreme Court. They participate in a quiz about the current...
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A Saint in the City- Sufi Arts of Urban Senegal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become more knowledgeable about modern-day Senegal and the significance of one charismatic Sufi leader, Amadou Bamba. They become more aware and examineing of Islam and offset any misexamineings and negative stereotypes about...
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Using West African Gold Weights and African Masks as a Way of Communication

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss how communication, or lack thereof, can have either a favorable or detrimental effect on a community. They study and interpret proverbs as a means of teaching a activity. Finally they discuss symbolism and design...