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Chalk Talk
Young scholars complete a "Chalk Talk" as a way to share their insights, perceptions and observations of the working world. They then express their personal insights of the working world in a piece of reflective writing.
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Statistical Accuracy and Reliability
Ninth graders assess the accuracy and reliability of current survey data and how it is represented. They design a survey, collect data, and use technology to analyze the data and present the results. Students examine scatter plots and...
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The Hunt for Red October
Ninth graders identify and apply some of the vocabulary used in Science concerning the Sea Perch project. They view a video of The Hunt for Red October, and students make a comparative study of the translation of the printed work onto...
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Laetoli Trackway Puzzle
Students try to reach a "best explanation" after viewing diagrams. In this trackway lesson students complete several worksheets, make observations and hypothesize.
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Volcanic Violence
Students complete activities to study volcanic activities. In this volcanic activities activity, students read an article about violent volcanoes. Students complete discuss questions and volcano projects for the activity. students also...
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Superbugs
Students research deep sea communities and discover strategies for combating antimicrobial resistance and write reports on it. They consider overprescription and prophylactic uses of antibiotics as causes for their ineffectiveness.
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Healthy Snacks
Ninth graders examine teen attitudes towards snack food merchandising in schools and what contributes to successful food merchandising. The context for the lesson is found in the research conducted from the Health Canada Website.
Other
Central Rivers Aea: Webb's Depth of Knowledge (Dok)
This page offers a wealth of downloadable resources for teaching critical thinking skills. Choose the thinking skill you wish to teach, and several .pdf files will be available, including strategies, assessments and student handouts.
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: How to Choose Credible Sources
This tutorial focuses on choosing credible sources for a research project. It offers two versions of a slideshow: a non-audio slideshow and an audio slideshow which explains the information as it is shown. They each define terms, offer...
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Number Sets
Interactive assessment (with multiple correct answers) which determines depth of knowledge in rational, natural, and integer numbers.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Epistemology
Wikipedia offers an in-depth, advanced look at the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of knowledge and truth--epistemology. It gives details about the differences between the Rationalists and the Empiricists on their views,...
San Diego State University
World History for Us All: World Politics and Global Economy After Ww Ii [Pdf]
It is imperative that young scholars understand what happened in Europe after WWII, so they may gain a deep knowledge of our contemporary world, including its key economic, social, and political developments. This in-depth unit covers...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Who Wants to Know the Periodic Table?
The purpose of the project is to help the students gain an in depth knowledge of the Periodic Table of Elements. The periodic table is the very backbone of chemistry. In order for the students to be successful in chemistry, they must be...
Other
University of Illinois: Population Genetics [Pdf]
This site from the University of Illinois at Chicago provides an in-depth article on Human Genetics, with a focus on primarily population genetics. The article is factual and informative full of charts, formulas, and extensive text. A...
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Even and Odd Functions
A detailed definition of even and odd functions begins an in-depth look at how these functions are composed and evaluated in the study of math. It goes from from basic algebra through calculus. Interactive LiveMath Notebooks are provided...
Educaplus (Jesús Peñas Cano)
Educaplus: Calibre
Learn how to measure the inside diameter, outside diameter and the depth of different parts. This interactive activity shows you six different calipers. Once you understand the exercise, then you can test your knowledge with a quiz.
Other
Math Pages: Net Area and Green's Theorem
This site from Math Pages explains how to use Green's Theorem to find net area. It is very in-depth and mathematical, and would be very hard to understand without a prior knowledge of the subject.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Plix: Seafloor: Sonar Boats
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site includes a brief example of how sound detector boats work. It also includes an assessment for students to show their knowledge of using sound waves to predict the depth of water.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Famous 5 Heritage Edukit: Student Zone
The Famous 5 Heritage Edukit is a great place to increase your knowledge and understanding of these important women in Canada's history. Learn about the individual women by visiting the 'profiles section'. View films such as 'Now that we...
Other
Math Pages: Polynomials From Pascal's Triangle
This site from Math Pages contains relevant information regarding polynomials from Pascal's Triangle. The information is in-depth and a good knowledge of the subject is advised for better understanding.
Other
Math Pages: Ancient Square Roots
This site from Math Pages proivdes information and gives the Babylonian method for solving square root equations. The site is very intense and in-depth with good information. The material is pretty intense, however, and a background...
McGraw Hill
Oregon State University: Alkanes and Cycloalkanes
This site is from the Organic Chemistry Online Learning Center and provides useful information on both Alkanes and Cycloalkanes. The information is not too in-depth, but a background knowledge of the subject would definitely be helpful.
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Scholastic: Inauguration Time Line
An easy to use interactive timeline utilizing Macromedia Flash Player that provides brief facts on the inauguration of each American President and major events during their administrations. Also provides links to more in depth knowledge...