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Exploring the Slopes of Parallel and Perpendicular Lines.

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students find the slopes for perpendicular and parallel lines. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between parallel and perpendicular lines. They use Cabri software to create lines to compare.
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Create-A-Line Dance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate knowledge of the processes, principles, and structure of line dance. In groups students choreograph their own line dance, implementing moves learned from previous dances taught in the line dance unit.
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Ratio Relationships

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve for the different ratio and proportion of a problem. In this geometry lesson plan, students show their knowledge of how to solve proportional relationships. They convert between percent, decimals and fractions.
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Regulation - Human Nervous and Endocrine Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore homeostasis within the nervous and endocrine system with this Smart Board activity. In this biology lesson plan, students will fill in the know and want to know sections of a KWL chart as a class...
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Eye in the Sky

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use the Internet to broaden their knowledge and understanding of the Hubble Space Telescope by participating in an Internet scavenger hunt, searching for information about the objectives, past successes and repair of the telescope.
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Music, Culture and War

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students see that music serves as a major conduit for the transport of knowledge. As they watch video, students tabulate the variety of music artists listed by different soldiers.
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Governance - Grade 7

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine the governance of natives in Canada. In this native studies lesson, students read handouts on the Iroquois and Huron Confederacies and then respond to discussion questions about the 2 governance systems.
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Why can't We Use SSA to Prove Triangles Congruent?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate triangles and congruences. For this geometry lesson, students differentiate between inductive and deductive reasoning. They differentiate between similar and congruent triangles.
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Rollin' Down the River

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine the contributions of Lewis and Clark. In this Louisiana Purchase lesson plan, students research Internet and print sources regarding the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Why Opposites Attract: Observing Magnetic Fields

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils brainstorm background knowledge and any questions they may have about magnetic fields. They investigate the role that William Gilbert had in laying the groundwork for modern experimental science. Students observe magnetic fields...
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The Origins of Man

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students learn about new technologies being used to update what is known about human evolution and migration. They then compare the new theories to the traditional knowledge.
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Merchants and Craft Guilds

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the craft guilds of the middle ages to the production of goods today. In this Middle Ages lesson, students discuss the structure of craft guilds after they have read articles on the topic. Students conduct...
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Due Process: Is It Always Due?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the basic Constitutional protections of due process and then consider the balance of these basic protections with issues of national security. A variety of segments of U.S. Supreme Court cases are examined in this...
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Introduction To Composition And Elements Of Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars create a finished drawing with a dynamic, asymmetrical composition. Pencil sketches are encouraged for final projects. Students assess their own work prior to submitting the artwork.
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Mix It Up Grammar!

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students review the parts of speech to begin the lesson. Using computers, they listen to instructions from their teacher and write the word under the categories respresenting the different parts of speech. Using the same word, they find...
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The Pythagorean Theorem, the Distance Formula, and Slope

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of the Pythagorean Theorem. In this Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students derive the distance formula and slope of a line from the Pythagorean Theorem.
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Multi-Media Hero Analysis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners consider how the attributes of heroes have evolved. In this character traits instructional activity, students define heroism in their culture and research the epic heroes of literature. Learners select heroes to write about and...
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Using a Multi- Sensory Approach

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners identify the slope of a line given two points on the line. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve linear equations by finding and comparing slopes of lines. They differentiate between the steepness of the slope...
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The Impact of Hazelwood on School Publications

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the Supreme Court Case Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier.  In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research the recent history of censorship and how the courts have been involved in either...
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Teach Your Friends Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate polynomials.  In this ninth or tenth grade mathetmatics lesson, students teach their peers the steps to adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and factoring polynomials.  Students create a PowerPoint...
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X Is For Wonderment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the "X" chromosome and how ti is part of genetics with the use of Punnett squares. They use this tool in order to predict future genetic outcomes while focusing upon specific questions.
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Pre-Columbian Native Peoples and Technology

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Pre-Columbian native cultures. In this Exploration Era lesson, students define the words "primitive," "civilized," and "technology." Students consider the connotations of the words and then investigate...
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Constructing Perpendiculars

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students construct perpendicular lines. In this geometry lesson, students use a compass and straight edge to do construction. They start from a point to a line.
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SAS Similarity Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify and use the similarity theorem. In this geometry lesson, students differentiate between congruent and similar triangles. They solve problems using the computer modifying shapes by dragging.