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Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders access prior knowledge of the monarch butterfly and discuss what they would like to know.  In this Monarch Butterfly lesson,students read Monarch Butterfly and discuss the life cycle of the butterfly. Students gather...
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Rain Forests

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate claims of medicinal plants found in the rain forest. In this research skills lesson, students examine the validity of Internet sources as they visit websites in search of information about rain forest plants that are...
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The Gilded Age & the Progressive Era (1877–1917)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in the United States. Students may check some of their answers...
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Skeletal System Song and Lesson Plans

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Teachers can use a skeletal system song to help students learn science curriculum in a way that won't be easily forgotten.
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The Formation and Value of Temperate Grasslands

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners get an overview of the climate and organisms of the North American Prairie. After a lecture, and watching some videos imbedded in this plan, students compile research data on the North American Prairie.
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Mammals: Mammals and Their Ways

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the difference between innate and learned behaviors. They observe the adaptations and behaviors of mammals in this series of lessons.
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Stars and Constellations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate how ancient cultures viewed their world in terms of astronomy. They read and discuss an informational handout, construct an astrolabe, and locate stars and constellations using star charts.
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Roles of Individuals and Groups in Politics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the Federalist Paper by James Madison. They discuss the influence of interest groups in contemporary politics.
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Dried Meat

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the traditional method of drying meat used by Native Americans. They apply math concepts such as ratio, proportion, percent, and scientific notation to determine the amount of meat the is dried from an animal using...
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Power in the Tubes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the relationship between force, distance and time.  In this physical science instructional activity students compute the work done, graph and find the relationship between work and power. 
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U.S.A. State Capitols

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this state capitol worksheet, students fill in the state capitol of given states. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Polar Caps: Image Processing Tutorial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students utilize computer image processing techniques to measure the size of Earth's polar ice caps and analyze various phenomena visible on planetary images.
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Every Picture Tells A Story

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students view various pictures designed to create a sense of disequilibrium in visual perception. They view the images, decide what they see in each, record their ideas, and write stories based upon these observations.
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Every Picture Tells A Story 2

For Teachers K - 4th
Students view various images designed to create a sense of disequilibrium in visual perception. They view the images, decide what they see in each, record their ideas, and write stories based upon their observations.
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A Journey Through France

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine France and its culture. They create a passport, convert collars to francs, listen to French music, research Impressionism and Monet, and compare/contrast the French version of Cinderella.
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Electricity Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students conduct experiments on static electricity using the Internet. They compose a 30 second electricity safety jingle to be aired on a local radio station.
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Seedy Business

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate how a seed germinate to become a plant. They study a lima bean to review the parts of seeds.
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Cracking the Code

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore patterns with colors, shapes, and numbers by completing a fun quiz, watching a video, creating their own secret patterns/codes and completing an online patterning game.
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My Underwater World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the differences between underwater plant and animal life and human life. They create underwater scenes which display their knowledge of ocean life. They exhibit artwork in the classroom.
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Secrets of the Dead

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore theories surrounding Stonehenge and chart its physical properties. They build an astronomical calendar based on Sonehenge.
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Integrating the Internet into Instruction

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils describe personal confidence barriers to technology integration in the classroom
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Who Is That Knight Anyway?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explained how heraldry got its name. They identify heraldry symbolism and divisions and create their own coats of arms.
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Mirror Images

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore vertical and horizontal symmetry. They make their own unique collages using symmetrical shapes that they have created from construction paper. Also, they practice making symmetrical shapes on the Internet.
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Mountain Quest!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate scientific and cultural data in order to make a recommendation for locating a new observatory site for NASA. In five groups, they conduct research on the five locations, and prepare a multimedia presentation.

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