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2.0 "Water Is Life" Global Water Awareness Mini-Unit (Grades3-5)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study the amount of potable water on the Earth. In this water lesson plan, students examine the amount of potable water as compared to all the water on the Earth. They discuss why many parts of the world do not have access to...
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The Changing Me

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the human body. In this health lesson, 3rd graders discuss that everyone's body is growing, measure body parts using a tape measure, and color the body worksheet.
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Firsts from Aboriginal Peoples to Pioneers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine Aboriginal people of the Americas. For this history lesson, students make connections between their own lives and those of Aboriginal people. Students engage in a 'talking circle' and use storytelling as a mode of...
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Agriculture- It's More Than You Think

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students research careers in agriculture. For this agricultural lesson, students discover the various careers related to agriculture. Students construct resumes and "apply" for agricultural jobs.
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Busy Bees

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the pollination cycle. In this pollination lesson, students investigate the process of pollination. Students illustrate the pollination cycle of bees on paper plates.
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The Tobacco Time Bomb: What's In A Cigarette?

For Teachers 4th - 12th
In this enlightening and disturbing health instructional activity, students read and discuss information on smoking and closely-look at the ingredients in a cigarette. You will be amazed at the list of ingredients that are found in...
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First Day of GT

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to and discuss a poem about a gifted student. They discuss what being gifted means to them and their families, and participate in a game that helps students to bond with each other.
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Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners discuss the nature of fractions and compare fractions based on a similar whole to determine relative size.
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Chapter 10: "Currents of Change in the Northeast and the Old Northwest" Chapter 11: "Slavery and the Old South"

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils use the indicated text and the internet to compare and contrast the North and South. They discuss the social and political implications of the two predominant economic systems (slavery and factory). They are introduced to the...
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What is Happening to Our Water?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners compare and contrast Wisconsin's water resources to that of Puerto Rico. They research books about islands, particularly the Puerto Rican islands. Student view illustrations of island ecology. They discuss the illustrations and...
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Men in Space: From Goddard to Armstrong

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students view "Men in Space: From Goddard to Armstrong," taking a examine the the extraordinary lives of the men who conquered space.
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U.S. History: The Great Depression

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the Great Depression and federal relief programs such as the Civilian Conservation Corps. Focusing on Texas, they assess the effects on poor farmers and discuss what they would do for a living had they lived in...
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Corn in Ancient America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the importance of corn to the survival of early civilizations of the Americas. Through research and discussion activities, they read and describe how corn was used as food and currency in early civilizations. They...
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Labor Matters

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the labor movement. In this labor issues lesson, students discuss the role of labor organizations and research their beginnings in order to better understand the debate over the Employee Free Choice Act.
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Water Is Cool!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the importance of water. In this water lesson, students view a table to determine the amount of water found in the oceans, lakes, atmosphere, and streams. Students discuss ways to be a good steward of water.
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Dancing in the Desert: The Genie

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study nuclear destruction using visual literacy. In this nuclear destruction instructional activity, 5th graders work in groups to examine a group of pictures that show the destruction of a home by a nuclear blast. They...
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Wise Shoppers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete several activities to learn about currency and the functions of money. In this money functions lesson, students complete activities to learn what are the functions of money. Students calculate item prices with...
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Sea Ice: Cracking the Egg Code

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study the egg code to learn about sea ice. In this sea ice lesson plan, students discuss and view a diagram to learn about the egg code when describing sea ice and its thickness. Students work in groups to play a game using the...
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Different Perspectives of Oregon's Forest Economic Geography

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students map data on employment in wood products manufacturing in Oregon counties. In this Oregon forest instructional activity, students discover the percentage of people employed in the forest manufacturing industry. Students create a...
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At Home on the Range

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore rangeland uses in Utah. In this Utah rangeland lesson, 8th graders read background information on the purposes of rangeland. Students work in groups to create their own ranges using peat. Students discover grazing...
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Making a Brand for Ourselves the "Cowboy" Way

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students define cowboys and learn about their roles on rangelands. In this rangeland lesson, students define cowboys and cowgirls and complete a KWL chart. Students read Cattle Kids and Til the Cows Come Home. Students visit the Diamond...
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Corn in Legend and Myth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compare myths and legends about corn and use creative abilities to act them out. In this corn legends lesson, 7th graders read background information about corn and its importance. Students work in groups to research...
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Ethical Problems Surrounding Surrogate Motherhood

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the definition of surrogacy and the types of surrogacy. They analyze surrogacy and the law. They conduct debates, skits and teen forums regarding the subject of surrogacy.
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GAURI AND PRITHVI: THE SUB-CONTINENT GOES NUCLEAR

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write short papers on the background of the Pakistani missile called Gauri, named for one of the first Afghan military invaders of India in 11th century, Prithvi is named for Hindu general who fought Muslim invaders, Agni (Hindu...

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