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Map Studies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars analyze maps of Europe, and research and discuss current wars in Europe, and compare them to World War I and World War II.
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"One Day in the Prairie" by Jean Craighead George

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students collect "prairie insects" for data collection and analysis.
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POETRY LESSON ON LANGSTON HUGHES AND THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders read the short biographical sketch and selected poems of Langston Hughes, 8th graders examine the hardships historically faced by Black Americans through class discussion, interpretation, and journaling.
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Propaganda Flyer

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a persuasive flyer to sway the opinion of the class on a controversial issue. They read assigned editorials representing the viewpoint that they must defend.
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Economic Use of Public Natural Areas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the public controversy between the use of public natural areas for economic activities by viewing video clips, researching on the Internet, and calculating sustainable land.
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Literary Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in pairs, go on a literary scavenger hunt using the Internet to find information.
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Ancient India

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create a travel brochure highlighting the accomplishments of the Indus Valley civilization. Group work allows students to create brochures illustrating the location, government, religion, agriculture, cultural and...
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Credit: Taking an Interest in Credit

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine how credit works but looking at how credit cards and interest rates work. They use percentages to solve problems using credit card interest rates while completing a worksheets.
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Case Study - An Ecotour

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars plan an ecotour of the Australian rainforest. They prepare fact sheets about animals, create a mural, prepare a advertising brochure and a guided tour of the rainforest.
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It's Getting Hot out Here! Should I be concerned? (Climate Change)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the effects of global warming. They examine the differences between weather and climate. After viewing a video, students summarize information on climate change and drought.
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Utah History & Geography

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate and determine the distances between counties in Utah. Using a map of Utah, they determine the distance between three county seats, the total distance round trip, and label a map with the distances.
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Out and About-Creating Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate the elements of design by creating a digital photography portfolio of photos taken in and arond the scool. The edit photos using Photoshope to emphasize the element of desing in each phot.
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Al Capone Does My Shirts

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are introduced to the novel "Al Capone Does My Shirts". Using primary source documents, they identify the unique geographical differences between where they live and the setting in the novel. They complete a Venn diagram...
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Life in Extreme Environments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast local environments with the extreme environment of the Dry Valleys, Antarctica. Students explore and gain knowledge of the adaptations organisms use to survive extreme conditions and the diverse conditions...
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The American

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in the study of "The American" by Henry James. They read the novel and watch the film to create the context for a variety of activities. Students conduct research about the novel and the author using different resources.
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Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze historic rulings that played roles in the Civil Rights Movement. In this civil right lesson plan, students research Internet and print sources regarding Plessy v. Ferguson, Sipuel v. Board of Regents of the University of...
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BIOMIMICRY, Housing Naturally: Habitat as Model

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore natural animal habitats. In this lesson on biomimicry and habitation design, students will use classroom and field examples to examine animal habitats. Students will construct a model of a natural animal habitat. This...
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Plows on the Hunting Grounds: The Indian Allotment Act of 1887

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss the Indian Allotment Act. For this social studies lesson, students research a selected tribe and write a report on their selected tribe.
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Force and Gliders

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners explore physics by creating data graphs in class. In this flight properties lesson, students read the book Flying Machine and identify the force, resistance and construction necessary to keep a glider in the air. Learners...
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The History Of The Internet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explain how the Internet evolved and what it is today.
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Arctic cleanup

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine pollution problems and how it affects the community.  In this arctic cleanup lesson students study ocean currents and how they affect pollution. 
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When Are We Ever Going to USE This MATH?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in discussion of various occupations and learn where math fits into the scheme of things. They are diagnostically assessed to determine proficiency in computer, writing, and problem-solving mathematical skills set...
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There's Gotta Be An Angle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the external variables that affect a downhill skier in the quest for speed. They access websites imbedded in this plan to become ski teams competing against one another. Each team presents results of all experiments.
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What's Your Favorite Color?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the psychology behind color choices using two sites on the Internet. They complete a worksheet and construct an Inspiration file with the data from the charts. Then they form a hypothesis and test it using the...

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