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Mathematics In You

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students construct ratios using the hand as data. They use examples of cortical and trabecular bone found in the long bones to measure circumference, diameter, length, and weight of long bones. They perform computations using growth...
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Classical Conditioning Experiment

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars define classical conditioning and identify its four parts.
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Short Stories and Sitcoms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars compare 19th Century short stories to 20th Century sitcoms. They address seven questions as the watch a sitcom for homework and create a web to use for further comparison.
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Eating a Variety for Breakfast

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students describe different types of breakfasts they would like to eat. They make and eat breakfast food.
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Minerals, Crystals, and Gems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover the relationships between minerals, crystals and gems. They bring in rocks that they find at home, in the schoolyard, etc. and examine them and attempt to identify them. They set up a classroom exhibit that includes all...
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Japan: Images of a People

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn the geography of Japan and its location in reference to the United States.
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Strong as the Weakest Link

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars discover the types of stress that materials undergo. They examine how bridges and skyscrapers are built to withhold the tension. They create their own structure out of marshmallows and spaghetti.
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Teaching Responsibility to Children in Different Cultures through Film and Literature Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review the notes they took for "The Little Prince". After identifying the instances of responsibility in the text, they discuss them with others in English. As a class, they watch parts of "Children of Heaven" and write down...
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Assessing Public Opinion Polls

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the purpose of public opinion polls. Using recent polls, they determine the demographics of who was interviewed and when and where the interview was conducted. In groups, they develop their own public poll...
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The Four Lobes of the Brain

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are introduced to the four lobes of the brain and their functions. As a class, they participate in a discussion about an article they read earlier. They answer comprehension questions as a way to review the material.
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Islamic Roots of Judaeo-Christian Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the stereotypes associated with the major religions of the world. Using primary sources, they summarize the information and role play various roles to the class. They participate in a debate between the different points...
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Nutrition 3: Got Broccoli?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover why the human body needs food in order to survive. In groups, they analyze advertising for the foods they eat the most and try to identify the nutritional value of them as well. They complete a worksheet showing them...
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New York City Water Quality Assessment Project

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars investigate the chemistry of water and how its molecular structure supports life through its biochemcial, physical, and environmental roles. They investigate the quality of water as it interacts with the environment. ...
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The Doctrine of Signatures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use the graphing calculator and the core equation: y=Ax^2+Bx+C where A = the acceleration of gravity/2, B = the initial velocity, and C = initial height above ground to graph parabolas for Earth and Mars. They experiment with...
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Lift and Drag: Principles of Flight and the Soaring Imagination

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students construct models of early gas balloons and gliders. In this balloon and glider lesson, students create models of early gas balloons and gliders, discover how the forces of lift and drag effect aircraft in flight, and put on...
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Building Bridges: Living in a Diverse Society

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Young scholars participate in various activities that help them build esteem, and explore racism. In this multicultural lesson plan, Students increase their awareness of, and appreciation for, cultural differences and similarities. ...
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Why Does Money Have Value?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study money and its value and usage in the world today. In this economic lesson, students research money as they learn what it stands for, why it is important, how it is valued and what it represents in the United States.
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It's All in Your Mind

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students investigate the definition of memory.  In this memory lesson students investigate strategies to improve memory as well as examine what the difference is between a short-term memory and a long-term memory. 
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Teaching with Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in a nature walk to learn about their natural environments. For this nature study lesson, students brainstorm a list of things to look for on their nature walk. Students go on the nature walk and locate objects they...
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Throwing Precaution to the Wind Validity of the Precautionary Principle for Solving Climate Change

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study climate change and come up with possible remedies for it.  In this global warming lesson plan students complete and activity and watch a video on climate change.
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The Fall of the Ruler

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine their reaction time using a ruler. In this Physics lesson, students calculate the class' means and variances. They plot the graph and analyze if there are outliers.
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SLAVE TRADITIONS AND RELIGIONS: AN INSTITUTION CREATED WITHIN THE SLAVE COMMUNITY

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students learn and discuss the origins of slave traditions and religions. They use a T-chart and compare the slaves lifestyle with other modern lifestyles.
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Colors of Gray

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film about theatres in Chicago. They discover how performing arts can be enjoyed by all ages and how one becomes involved in performing in theatre. They answer questions and discuss to end the lesson.
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Environment

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the energy saving benefits of trees. They identify ways in which trees reduce air pollution. They also work together to solve problems related to pollution.

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