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Smart Meter Plan to Save on Electricity
In this smart meter plan to save on electricity activity, students research smart meters, the cost of electricity and methods for conserving energy, then answer 7 questions. This page has several links to helpful websites.
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Energy Alternatives Explorations
In this energy alternatives explorations activity, students explore alternative energy sources by using the linked web resources to answer 8 questions about different resources and identify the ones that would work in their community.
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Digital Leaf collections
Seventh graders collect and classify leaves. In this digital leaf collection lesson, 7th graders photograph approximately 20 leaves. Students use their leaves in a multimedia presentation and create hyperlinks to identify the leaves.
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Nano Waterproofing
Students experiment to determine a way to waterproof a piece of cotton fabric. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students use reference worksheets to explore waterproofing and the use of nanotechnology in engineering everyday objects.....
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What a Relief Map
Students create a map using cookie dough. In this geography lesson plan, students research the physical features of a country, draw a diagram and design and create a map out of cookie dough.
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Charleston Architectural Study
Student learn about the historical significance and local history of Charlestown SC. Students begin with lectures, notes, coloring books and culminate with historical building visits.
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Sim's Cities
Students investigate city management and government by creating a fictional city in groups. In this civics instructional activity, students create rules and a mascot for their fictitious city which they create from poster board cubes....
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Plant a Pizza
Students plant and maintain a garden. In this plant lesson, students are responsible for a class garden. Students video the growing process. Students also record the growth results on a class chart.
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This Day In History
Sixth graders act out dramatic scenes in history. In this historical events lesson, 6th graders choose a historical event to write a skit for. Students then perform and video the scene.
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Rate Yourself
Students discover their strengths and weaknesses by rating themselves in certain areas. For this self evaluation lesson, students complete a worksheet in which they rank their strengths and weaknesses in an academic setting. Students...
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Discover America
Middle schoolers write letters to Chambers of Commerce in different geographic locations in America to find out what kind of career opportunities present themselves in those locations. In this career lesson plan, students also put their...
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Agriculture in Motion
Sixth graders research machines used in agriculture. In this agriculture lesson, 6th graders complete a variety of activities that involve farming and crops. Some examples include: answering questions, creating a storyboard, poetry, and...
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The World's Tallest Building
Young scholars investigate the world's tallest buildings. In this architecture lesson, students discover how humans change the physical environment. Young scholars read about and view pictures of famous buildings in the world. Students...
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Classification of Cerealites
Students create a dichotomous key. In this categorizing lesson plan, students create a dichotomous key for different types of cereal. Students classify the cereal into groups such as flakes and cereal with holes. Students discuss their...
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Economics: What Are Some Other Uses for Rice?
Sixth graders investigate ways rice is sold by creating a chart of the different rice foods. In this economics lesson plan, 6th graders examine their local food store and list at least 10 rice by-products in a class chart. Students...
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Apple Estimation: Percentages & Subjective Reasoning
Learners practice using their estimation skills by utilizing apples. In this percentage lesson, students utilize a scale and an apple to discover the percentage of each bite they take. Learners share their data with the rest of the...
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Problem-Solve Your School
Students explore the role of problem-solving engineers. In this engineering lesson, students discuss several real-life problems at their school and choose one to focus on. Students come up with tests to design a solution to the specific...
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Oklahoma Stone Soup
Students discover the history of the Oklahoma Territory and what foods cowboys used to eat while on the move. In this culinary lesson, students read the ingredients to Oklahoma Stone Soup and prepare them in a crock pot over the course...
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When pH Changes What Happens?
Learners explore the pH of water in this fourth through ninth grade science lesson. They test water samples to determine the pH, then record observations at the aquatic site and compare their observations with the pH readings.
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How is Atomic Energy Used Today
Students investigate energy sources by examining photographs. In this atomic energy lesson, students identify and describe various pictures and how atomic energy is used in them. Students create a presentation demonstrating how many...
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Designing the Experiment and Answering the Question
Students investigate scientific methods by analyzing an article from the Natural Inquirer. In this data analysis lesson, students read an article from the magazine and discuss at least 2 scientific methods that could be used to solve...
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Raising Plants
Young scholars investigate the life cycle of plants by growing their own in class. In this botany lesson plan, students practice using plant vocabulary while they grow their own Wisconsin Fast Plants. Young scholars collaboratively...
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World Trade Center Design Proposals
Young scholars explore architectural design. In this critical thinking and architecture lesson, students view a number of websites providing proposals for design plans of a new World Trade Center. Young scholars choose and evaluate...
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What is el Dia de los Muertos?
Students explore the Mexican celebration el Dia de los Muertos. In this Mexican celebration lesson, students discuss ways people in the US honor the dead. Students compare and contrast Mexican holidays and American holidays. Students...