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The Science of Magnets

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to the concept of magnetism and investigate the properties of magnets. In this magnetism lesson, students identify a magnet then examine why certain things are attracted to magnets and some things are repelled by...
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The Journey to Civil Rights

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars explore Civil Rights. In this Civil Rights instructional activity, students read about Ruby Bridges and define the words segregation and supremacy. Young scholars make a timeline of important events in Civil Rights and...
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The Root of the Problem

For Teachers 5th
Identifying root and base words is an important skill. Using this lesson, learners practice identifying Greek and Latin roots. However, this resource is incomplete and should be augmented to provide a complete experience.
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Cranes, Crosswalks, and Big Gulps

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils watch a video and answer questions based on wildlife jobs. In this wildlife lesson plan, students learn that biologists don't just play with animals but that there is a lot of study involved.
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Beginning Understanding of Computers and the Internet

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore the use of a computer and the Internet. In this beginning computers lesson students students show what they know about the computer and Internet and demonstrate their skills. They investigate the computer training...
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Successful Traits of Mentors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners engage in a lesson that is concerned with the traits that mentors share. They brainstorm in order to create a definition of a mentor that is shared in groups while writing in journals. Students also write about the traits needed...
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Thanksgiving Through Literature

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students dramatize scenes from the picture book Turk and Runt. In this holiday lesson, students view the book Turk and Runt and identify the events of the text. Students dramatize scenes from the text to demonstrate comprehension.
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Homelessness:Key Terms

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the concept of homelessness. In this social issues instructional activity, students research homelessness through key terms, in order explore the concept in more depth.
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Presenting Ecology through Rodent Control

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss and explore an ecological problem regarding rodent populations.  For this investigative lesson students work in teams, research a problem and present their findings to the class. 
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Three R's on the Hill : Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners develop an understanding for the Canadian Federal Parliamentary System by constructing a game.