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Curated OER

Mycorrhiza

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the symbiotic relationship between fungus and plants.  In this ecosystem lesson students complete several mycorrhiza experiments.
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Curated OER

Exothermic Rehydration of Gypsum

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students observe exothermic reactions in the lab using plaster. In this chemistry lesson, students collect data from their experimental set up every five minutes. They explain the different stages in the hardening of plaster.
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Curated OER

Cracking Codes and Ciphers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore different codes and ciphers including Morse Code, Egyptian Hieroglyphs, and the Alphabet. They discuss how and why codes are used. Students create their own code and message to exchange with classmates.
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Curated OER

My 2011 Resolution: Investigate Mathematics of Calendars and Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Ring in the new year with interdisciplinary units related to the development of calendars and getting fit.
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Curated OER

Political Traditions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars compare and contrast the political institutions in Greece, Rome, and the United States. In groups, they take this information to determine the influences on James Madison when organizing the republic. They develop a...
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Curated OER

Constructing a Wardrobe

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast storage spaces of the past and present. They examine how furniture tells us how people lived, and work in pairs to design and construct a contemporary wardrobe that fits their personal needs.
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Curated OER

WHAT HOLDS US TO EARTH?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students they imagine they are Galileo and try to duplicate Galileo's experiments and results.
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Curated OER

In Search of Cosmic Rays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare rates to altitude. They conduct a class discussion about the results.
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Curated OER

Clash of the Canadian Titans

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research how individual Canadians have contributed to Canada and do a presentation.
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Lin and Don Donn

Mr. Donn: Ancient Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses

For Students 3rd - 8th
A listing of Greek Gods and Goddesses and their Roman counterparts as well as what each God represented. Click on each name to access a more detailed description.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: What Do We Know About Ancient Greek Culture?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about ancient Greek culture including the theatre, architecture, sculpture, pottery, and festivals.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Gods

For Students 2nd - 6th
Wonderful resource for kids provides an overview of Greek Gods and Goddesses in ancient Greek society. Provides animated examples and facts about each one. Includes teacher resources.
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Online Learning Haven

Online Learning Haven: Ancient Greek Art

For Students 6th - 8th
Brief article on Greek art and architecture and where the Greeks drew influence.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Theatre

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of ancient Greek theatre written in a kid-friendly format teaches about the architecutre of the theatre buildings as well as the structure of the plays.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Philosophers for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Greek Philosophers Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Greek Art for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Ancient Greek Art on this site. Study the classic sculptures of this great civilization.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Government for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Greek Government Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History: Ancient Greek Timeline for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the events and timeline of the Ancient Greek in history.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greek Mythology for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
History Questions: Ancient Greek Mythology Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Birmingham Museums Trust (UK)

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery: Ancient Greece:investigate Real Greek Artifacts

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short digital collection of Ancient Greek artifacts found in the Birmingham Museum. Additionally, find a timeline and activities to enhance study of the ancient civilization.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Architecture

For Students 1st - 7th
Wonderful overivew of the architecture of ancient and classical Greece provides information and examples for kids of Greek buildings and the three main styles. Resources include worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greek Mythology for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
On this website, students can learn about the Mythology of Ancient Greece. The history of this world civilization.
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Boise State University

Ancient Athens: A Virtual Field Trip

For Students 5th - 7th
Explore ancient Athens and learn about its culture and democratic government. Visit the Agora, the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Pynx, a typical ancient Greek home, and look at Greek artifacts in museums. There are virtual tours of...
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Science

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of science in Greece during the Hellenistic age when Greek culture mingled with Persia and many advancements were made. Teacher resources include worksheets, activities and quizzes.