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Improving Discussion Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students participate in group activities to stimulate group discussions. They respond to statements by listening, reacting, reading, and modifying them. They discuss the statements of their group and listen to those created by the other...
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Indian Mathematical Achievements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how Indian culture and religion prompted Indian advancements in math and science. In this Indian culture lesson, students read "India's Work in Math" and conduct research regarding Indian mathematicians.
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Crash Test Physics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design and test balsa cars.  In this crash tet lesson plan, students design and build their own cars to specifications.  They explore the physics of motion and vehicle crash safety.
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Seeing Mathematics in the Forces of Nature

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students study waves and their characteristics.  In this wave lesson students calculate the speed of waves, wavelength and the period. 
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Searching for life

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students explore the possibility of life on Mars and what that might look like.  In this planetary lesson students complete several activities on looking for life on Mars. 
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Visiting a Marine Sanctuary

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students gather information on a kelp forest and identify species in that ecosystem.  In this underwater ecosystem lesson plan students gather data, give an oral presentation and create a poster.
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Stonehenge: Solving Ancient Mysteries

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore archeologists and anthropologists and the tools and methods they use to gather and interpret scientific evidence. They research current archaeological excavations and contact the scientists working at these digs.
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Dealing with Chemical Emergencies

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how all levels of government react to chemical emergencies. They identify activities which could lead to an emergency. They discuss how they respond to contaminants released into the air.
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Condon Bingo

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use COndon Bingo to decipher genetic codes. Students practice transcription and translation of codons while playing the game. They enjoy playing the game, while actively participating. Students develop an increase proficiency...
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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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The Long and Short of It: Summarizing Important Details

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students practice their summarizing skills while listening to a brief biography of Amelia Earhart. Students take notes while the teacher reads the article and write a paragraph that summarizes the important events from Amelia Earhart's...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: International Museum Day

For Students 6th - 11th
In this language skills worksheet, learners 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
High schoolers 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. For 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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Brown v. Board

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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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Cell Reviews

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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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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 worksheet, students 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 scramble ...
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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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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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Island Culture: Puerto Rico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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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