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I am, you are, we are...

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners recognize that individual and groups have both common and different attributes and that each individual may be a member of many different groups. They choose a potato to paint a picture showing the character of their "friend"....
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Say Ahh!!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the short /o/ sound in spoken words, and recognize the letter symbol /o/. They say a tongue twister emphasizing words with the short /o/ sound. They then listen to the story "In the Big Top" and identify the words...
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Are you in Denial?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze 4 novels around the theme of projection/denial. They discuss reading material (The Coquette,The Awakening, Huck Finn, & Passing) and play a Talk Show entitled, "Are you in Denial?"
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Japanese Americans and the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students become aware of the Japanese American internment camp experience. They develop a sense of empathy by simulating the situations which Japanese American children faced.
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Care to Canoe?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars experience to balance with another student and maneuver in a two person canoe on still water. They analyze important aspects of canoeing including putting in, portaging and weight distribution. Students discuss the...
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Fire Safety (Stop, Drop & Roll)

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review what to do in case they are faced with a fire in their homes or school. They review what to do if they are faced with moving safely within a structure that is on fire. Students play a Tag Game together to reinforce...
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Destructive/Constructive Communication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of destructive and constructive communication. In groups, they send I-messages to other groups of examples of each. To end the lesson, they participate in role-play activities to practice...
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Save the Planet!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the Recycle City Web site. They examine ways to save the environment. They write a short interview between a news reporter and an environmental expert. They practice acting out their news report.
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DNA Replication

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars work with a partner to answer any unanswer questions on their review sheet. They work in groups of 4 to make flash cards as study aides. Students play a review game for the remaining of the class period. The winning...
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Bones or No Bones?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students move to music and study bones and their purpose. When the music plays slow, gentle sounds the students have NO bones and their bodies are like Jello or an egg that has been cracked open on the floor . When the music changes...
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Entrepreneurs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore becoming entrepreneurs. In this career exploration lesson, students work in small groups to begin a new business that they will "build" from scratch as they learn what it takes to create a successful business by using...
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Who Will Get the Last Drop?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the importance of California's water system. In this earth science lesson, student play the role of different stakeholders. They present a 2-3 minute argument on their group's perspective about their need for water.
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Milky Way Galaxy

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars simulate stars in the Milky Way Galaxy using newspaper prints. In this space science lesson, students compare the number of 'stars' on their page to familiar things. They calculate how many pages they need to have the same...
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Water Quality

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students play the role of scientists testing for water quality in the area. In this ecology lesson, students determine the water sample's pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen and turbidity. They write a journal reflection after the activity.
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Rover Races

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students simulate driving a rover on the surface of Mars. In this space science lesson, students identify the challenges experienced by astronauts in operating a vehicle. They recommend some changes to make their 'rover' better.
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Penny Moves

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this spatial movement lesson, students utilize a four square grid and a penny to practice moving the coin horizontally, vertically and diagonally as instructed....
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Primate Characteristics and Exaptation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare the features of gorilla to humans. In this biology lesson, students simulate adaptation using materials found in the classroom. They explain what exaptation means.
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Just Saying No-Three Methods

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students give examples of situations when it is difficult to say no. For this sociology lesson, students practice three methods of saying no. They role play some sample scenarios.
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The Day the Water Ran Out

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore ecosystems by researching desert characteristics. In this drought instructional activity, students identify the potential impacts of a drought on their home state and interview people who are familiar with water...
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Edible Model of the Sun

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify the different features of the Sun. In this space science lesson, students create a model of its surface using cookies and candies. They compare and contrast their model to the real Sun.

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