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Memory in Your World

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners rotate through three classroom stations and identify similarities and differences between machines with and without memory, such as typewriters and computers, and illustrate how machines with memory fit into their world.
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The Library Dragon

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the role of the library media specialist in the school by listening to a read aloud of The Library Dragon and visiting Carmen Agra Deedy's website. They talk about respect for the books and the others using the...
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An Encyclo-ME-dia for Every Child

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners create a digital scrapbook that shows information-text and pictures that are specific to each child. They make charts and graphs. They use digital cameras, scanners, software, to write captions, stories, poems, letters, and...
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Public Policy Changes Using Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss the problem of wrestling on the playground that has resulted in injuries to classmates. They research the problem using print and Internet resources. They listen to a presentation by the high school wrestling coach. They...
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INVENTION CONVENTION

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine inventions with this lesson. They contract for a grade and then decide which assignments they plan on doing. There are no objectives for this lesson to critique or review.
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Kid Pix Studio Deluxe

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a slide show using Kid Pix Deluxe to write and illustrate the main events of the story, after reading a fairytale. They each choose one fairy tale to read independently. Students write the important story events on a...
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Will it SINK or Float?

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars predict whether objects will sink or float in water. They classify objects as sinking or floating in water. Students identify and explain similarities between objects that sink and float.
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Life Cycle of Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research the life cycle using the Internet. They write a five page paper based on a specific animal that they have been assigned. They create a PowerPoint presentation based on that animal and present it to the class.
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Introduction to Computers and Computer Vocabulary

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils explore computer work stations and computer commands. They complete a computer skills assessment inventory, identify parts of computers using vocabulary and commands, and write the names of parts of the computers. They place the...
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Vertebrate/Invertebrate Venn Diagram

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the characteristics of Vertebrates and Invertebrates. They identify and explain those characteristics. Students create a Venn Diagram comparing/contrasting those characteristics.
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Finding Patterns with the Hundreds Chart

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students review their numbers up to one hundred. Using a chart, they compare and predict patterns that might be in the numbers. They practice skip counting and grouping numbers. Using a spreadsheet, they graph different sets of numbers...
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Two of Everything

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to story Two of Everything, illustrate coins they would put into the Magic Pot using paper and pencil, and solve Magic Pot riddles by viewing slide show and predicting coin totals. Students then create table listing...
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Circles and Stars

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students solve multiplication problems utilizing virtual manipulatives, express multiplication problems in form of expressions, enter data into a spreadsheet and analyze results, and play game Circles and Stars.
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Smarty Pants

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students graph the colour distribution found in a packet of Skittle lollies, M&M's, Smarties or similar sweets. Results are compared and recorded against the results of other class members.
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Promote Your Media Center!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use a webquest to use Research Process Model (RPM), and the information they gather to prove to everyone what a wonderful and helpful resource the Library/Media Center really is.
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Made Round To Go Round

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this lesson plan students investigate what it would cost to furnish one room of their choice by shopping on the Internet. Both Australian and American dollars are to be given for each item to demonstrate the difference between two...
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Music and Technology

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice reading rhythm patterns with different types of notes and meters. Using a counting system, they perform a sight reading exercise and take notes when needed. They use a form of technology to illustrate the music.
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Introduction To Seasons

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the students to a unit on seasons. The Students will learn how to navigate a PowerPoint presentation. They will use the PowerPoint presentation to take a pre test in order to determine the prior...
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TE Activity: Build a Charge Detector

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how electrical force takes place between two objects by building an electroscope. They apply the electroscope to determine an objects' charge intensity and to see what factors influence electric force.
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TE Activity: Space Shelter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students simulate that they need to develop a new home on a different planet. They design a shelter that will ensure their survival after researching the characteristics of the other planet. They write an essay about their home design.
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Lesson Plans Across the Curriculum

For Teachers K - 12th
Reviewed resources in this educational search engine include these subjects: science, languages, technology, and multicultural. Various languages are available for the browser.
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Mercalli Scale Illustrated

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the Mercalli Scale and analyze how it is used to rate earthquakes. They construct a booklet with drawings that represent each rating of the scale. They study why engineers develop rating scales for earthquakes.
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TE Activity: Pitch and Frequency

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experiment with a vibrating ruler and a kazoo to study the different pitches and frequencies they produce. They create both high and low pitch sound waves. They examine how engineers use sound energy when designing electronic...
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Find It!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze the basic concept of Global Positioning Systems using triangulation and measurement on a small scale in the classroom. They describe a satellite and how it helps in locating a person on Earth. They explain how...