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The Missing Piece: A Tale of a Tail

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners analyze and write about their findings of the dinosaur discoveries of Edward Cope. In this Edward Cope lesson plan, students examine illustrations of concept maps, discuss challenges, analyze skeleton diagrams, and write...
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DNA is Who I Am

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the SEE strategy to visually organize data.
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A Look Back

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the contributions of women in the field of mathematics.  In this middle or high school mathematics lesson, students use their reading and listening skills to examine lesson targeted at the stereotype of women having...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: International Museum Day

For Students 6th - 11th
In this language skills learning exercise, students read an article on International Museum Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble ...
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Lessons in Biodiversity: The Writings of Aldo Leopold

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the conservation philosophy of Aldo Leopold as they discuss the importance of biodiveristy.
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Prescription Stimulants

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study ADHD and how prescription drugs can help.  In this behavior therapy and drug abuse lesson students read articles and complete a worksheet. 
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How Do I Learn Best?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students discover their learning styles. In this language arts lesson, students read about the various learning styles. Students determine their learning style and discuss how they can use this knowledge.
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Cell Reviews

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students draw cells, make a cell, and list organelles in plant and animal cells. In this cells lesson plan, students create edible cells.
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Brown v. Board

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate Brown versus Board of Education. They read and discuss a handout, discuss vocabulary terms, and in small groups create a brochure, bookmark, puzzle, and a short skit.
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Podcasting: Sharing Your Ideas About Featured Topics and Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate podcasting. They read an article related to podcasting. Students access a podcast and using various features such as pausing, rewinding, and fast-forwarding. They work in small groups to produce an original...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: National Sense of Smell Day

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills instructional activity, learners read an article about National Sense of Smell Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word ...
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Biogeochemical Cycles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research an assigned biogeochemical cycle. In this cycle activity, students need to determine that all cycles need energy to continue. The students will look at a given cycle to describe it, research and draw an assigned cycle,...
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Island Culture: Puerto Rico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the culture of Puerto Rico. They create maps of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. They work in small groups to research a decade in history and add drawings and pictures to a timeline of their decade. They practice...
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Analyzing Textbook Formats

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the characteristics of a non-fiction text. In this comprehension lesson, students are led on a guided tour of each text and identify the features of a non-fiction text. Students continue to practice locating features...
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Water Awareness Portfolio Instructions

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners participate in a water awareness portfolio.  In this water conservation lesson students create a portfolio to help make them aware of current water conditions. 
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Plant Identification Pictionary

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine ecosystems and the variety of plants and animals that can be found in them.  In this plant identification lesson students identify the basic parts of a plant and categorize them according to their...
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Identifying Clouds

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students work in groups to research and prepare a report on cloud types. They present their findings to the class and take a group quiz competing for points. Students go outside and determine which type of clouds are visible on that day.
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Wildlife and Highway Management

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a research questions about animal underpasses and how animals use them. In this animals lesson plan, students use their collected data to answer their question.
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Scientific Method

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the steps in the scientific methods. Through activities, students discover the scientific is a tool for solving problems of any kind. Learners will fill out a scientific method chart, and determine what information is...
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Skin Cancer Prevention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore ways to prevent skin cancer. Using activities, students explore suggestions on protecting skin. Learners report their findings to the class. They discuss events in their personal lives and changes they should make to...
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Ida Tarbell: Hysterical Woman vs. Historical Facts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine journalism and its different styles.  In this effective communication instructional activity students create an editorial message and articulate an article.
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Interview with Meriwether Lewis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students ask questions and prepare responses to Meriwether Lewis and his expedition. For this journal instructional activity students present their questions to the class.
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Our Eye in the Sky: The TIROS Weather Satellite

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the political context of the creation of a weather satellite. In this technology and society lesson plan, students explore the historical, technological, and political context of the TIROS weather satellite....
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Creating and Restoring Health Forests

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils explore how to create and restore healthy forests. Given a scenario, teams of students create a management plan to assist the forest in becoming healthy, safe, and appealing. Pupils consider the ecosystem, adaptations of the...

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