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Seeing a World of Difference

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read through the lyrics and listen to a song about biodiversity. Using pictures they draw, they interpret the song according to their prior knowledge. They identify the threats to different regions around the world and create...
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What Is CLIVAR and EPIC?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct Internet research to analyze climatic conditions. They answer questions by conducting Internet research about CLIVAR and EPIC and write an essay about why climate research is an international issue.
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What Is The Relationship Between Radon and Breathing?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the effects of radon on their breathing. They review the anatomy of the respiratory system before completeing this lesson plan. They also complete equations to show how carbon dioxide forms in their body.
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Hometown Heroes

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students interview various entrepreneurs in their town, asking what they considered in starting and then operating their business. They compose a short essay to report their findings.
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Communication, Day 2: Assertiveness

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read examples of statements and label them assertive or non-assertive. They demonstrate assertive body language and model it in given situations. They answer questions to end the lesson.
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Reproduction, Day 2: Pregnancy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify pictures of women labeling them pregnant or not pregnant. They discover what happens inside a woman when she is pregnant. They explain the relationship bettwen intercourse, fertilization and parenthood.
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Meet the Press II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work with a partner to research a historical figure. Using the Internet, they also research the history of the country the important figure came from. They role-play the role of the figure and a reporter. They must ask...
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Fruits and Vegetables

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the differences between plants with seeds and seedless.  In this fruits and vegetables lesson plan students examine some vegetables and nuts that are really fruits.
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Construct Figures to Find Specific Volume

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use number cubes to explore volume of two-dimensional shapes. They roll a die and construct a shape using the numbers rolled as measurements of the sides. They estimate the volume of a given object, and then use the...