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Clothing-Based Bias

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate stereotypes attached to clothing. In this teaching tolerance instructional activity students explore how the way someone dresses can influence other people's perception of that person. Students discuss what groups of...
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Endangered!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research endangered species.  In this ecology and literacy research lesson plan, students work with a partner to research an endangered species of their choice. Students choose from a variety of presentation methods and...
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Measuring Soil Temperatures at South Penquite Farm

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate soil temperatures. In this graphing and earth science lesson, students insert temperature probes into different types of soil at varying depths. Students complete a data chart and construct a related graph...
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Airplane Manufacturing in Kansas

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine how Kansas become a producer of airplanes. In this Kansas history instructional activity, 7th graders read selected Read Kansas! cards and articles. Students then discuss the primary sources they read regarding...
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English Exercises - Jobs

For Students 6th - 8th
In this job naming interactive worksheet, students fill in 12 blanks by naming the job that is shown in each clip art picture. They submit their answers using the "Done" button.
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Stanley Park and Aquarium Field Trip

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the beauty of British Columbia by participating in a class field trip. In this ecosystem observation lesson, students investigate the Vancouver Aquarium and Stanley Park, one of the largest parks in North America....
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Contrasting Landscapes - UBC Farm Field Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students visit the UBC Farm. In this lesson plan on various landscapes, students spend a day at the University of British Columbia exploring the farm and trail adjoining the campus. This lesson plan could be modified for use in any...
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Quilting with Middle School Students: Using Proportionality to Develop Quilt Designs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students use quilt patterns to illustrate ratios. In this fractions activity, students color quilt patterns using given fractions and ratios of colors. A finished "quilt" is assembled from the work of the students. This is an...
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The Amazing Tomato

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students gain an understanding of where our food comes from. In this plant life lesson, students review what plants need for growth and how long it takes them to grow. Students research which plants it takes to make salsa. Students then...
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I See a Coyote

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students role-play coyotes looking for natural resources.  For this natural resources lesson, students examine the relationship between animal life and the environment.  Students play a game that demonstrates how natural resources affect...
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Identification of Career Choices

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student examine gender in career choices. In this career lesson, students are given a list of careers and asked to put them in groups of male. female, and neutral. Students also look through magazines and cut out pictures of people in...
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Carpentry: merit badge

For Students 5th - 12th
In this carpentry worksheet, students fill out short answer questions using their workbook about carpentry in order to get a merit badge. Students complete 6 questions total.
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American Business: merit badge

For Students 5th - 12th
In this American business worksheet, students fill out short answer questions using their workbook about American business in order to get a merit badge. Students complete 6 questions total.
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Graphing Dairy Production Statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover the total impact of milk on our society by graphing data.  In this statistics lesson, students discover the dirty and sometimes unhealthy road milk travels to get into our bodies.  Young scholars analyze dairy...
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Architecture: merit badge

For Students 5th - 12th
In this architecture worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about architecture and sketch buildings. Students complete 5 questions total to get their merit badge.
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Automotive Maintenance: merit badge

For Students 5th - 12th
For this automotive maintenance worksheet, students use their workbook to answer short answer questions about automotive maintenance. Students complete 12 questions total to get their merit badge.
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Quilt Squared

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics lesson, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Pop Shop 4 - Shopkeeping

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students create a store where they sell pictures, tee shirts, and prints. In this store lesson plan, students learn about sales, marketing, and how to run a business.
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Soil, Designing the Small Farm of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the history of farming. In this environmental farming activity, students explore the web and complete a variety of activities in order to understand the necessity of local, sustainable, and small farms for the...
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Are You an Energy Efficient Consumer?

For Students 7th - 10th
In this energy consumption worksheet, students use on line resources to explore the energy use by different countries around the world. Students compare the amount of light emitted by different countries and their carbon dioxide...
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Soil, the Forgotten Resource

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners discuss soil understanding that is is often overlooked as a natural resource. In this science lesson, students recognize that we depend on it for energy in the form of foods. Learners experiment with six boxes of soil to help in...
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Energy Internet Activity

For Students 5th - 7th
In this energy Internet activity activity, students use links to websites to answer 16 questions about energy use.  This page has numerous links to helpful web resources.
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Energy Alternatives and Conservation

For Students 7th - 8th
In this energy alternatives and conservation instructional activity, students research the topic, answer 3 questions, then complete a 4 step plan to create a print or digital project.  This page has numerous links to web resources.
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Smart Meter Plan to Save on Electricity

For Students 7th - 8th
In this smart meter plan to save on electricity worksheet, learners research smart meters, the cost of electricity  and methods for conserving energy, then answer 7 questions.  This page has several links to helpful websites.