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International Email Connections

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are matched with international students and communicate through email. They concentrate on sentence structure, spelling, details, and composition in their communication.
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Insects

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners work in groups to investigate the concept of insects. They participate in a variety of activities that include the gathering of samples and making observations like identifying different body parts. The lesson plan integrates...
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A Real-Life Application of Ratio

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the concept of "aspect ratio" of the Helios Prototype. They find real life objects that are taller or shorter than them by a certain amount. They practice with ratio and measurement.
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Noise Levels, Bar Graphing, and Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research items that can damage hearing. They explore statistics about the decibels of certain objects. From the information collected, students create a bar graph. They formulate ratios to determine what sounds are harmful to...
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My Big Rock

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read a story entitled, "My Big Rock." After observing pictures in the book, 2nd graders predict what they believe may happen. They examine strategies for decoding unfamiliar words. Students discuss the girl in the story...
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Satellites

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the history of space travel and satellites. Through a teacher demonstration, 8th graders observe how a satellite revolves another object. They identify natural and artificial satellites, explore how satellites...
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Satellite Mobiles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss satellites and their functions. They design and construct their own satellite out of readily available materials. Students are taught the definition of a satellite. They discuss the two main purposes of satellites:...
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Not So Snappy 1

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve 6 word problems. These problems are not difficult but some have a tricky question, extra information and some numbers written as words.
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Shop projects Summer Smile Program

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the list of products available to make and choose at least 2.  In this project instructional activity students pick and choose their own projects to create in a shop class.
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After 7 years, capsule of comet dust heads to Earth

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students examine an article on a space capsule and explore NASA.  In this space exploration lesson students brainstorm the pros and cons of space exploration, then rehearse a sketch and present it to the class. 
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Sun too close? We'll just change Earth's orbit

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study an article and discuss what would happen if the Earth's orbit changed.  In this Earth's orbit lesson students answer a list of questions and complete an activity.
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A New Century Of Flight

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students study an article on high speed travel.  In this investigative lesson students students read an article, answer questions then work in groups to calculate problems. 
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Energy Forms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore energy by participating in a science lab in class. In this energy form instructional activity, students define the different types of energy such as light, mechanical and sound while examining energy measuring...

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