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Introduction to Measurement

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners are able to observe and measure the variability in the length of the forearm and the length of the foot and to test a common belief of the foot is equal to the length of the forearm.
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A Penny for Your Height

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars investigate measurement.  In this fifth/sixth grade mathematics lesson, students explore the relationship between inches and centimeters.  Young scholars measure their height in inches or centimeters and convert...
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Area

For Students 7th - 8th
In this area worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include the measurement of various figures. First, they determine the area of each of the triangles, parallelograms and trapezoids. Then, students determine...
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Jesus And The Rise Of Christianity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine social change. In this Christianity activity, students explore the history of Jesus and his teachings. Students research the social classes of the time period and then present skits to their classmates that present their...
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Everybody Needs a Rock

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Here is a lesson that rocks! Young scientists choose a rock and list words that describe it. They estimate the mass of their rocks and rank them within a group. They measure their rocks for volume and write a story that somehow includes...
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Volumes in 3-D

For Students 11th
In this geometry worksheet, 11th graders calculate the volume of there dimensional shapes using the formula for cylinders. They are given the height and the base and asked to calculate the volume. There are 4 problems.
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Central And South America And Their Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders listen to lectures on the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans. They construct a mask base and then decorate it in thirds with symbols meaningful to each of the three cultures being studied.
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What is Classification?

For Students 9th - 12th
In this classification instructional activity, students describe the difference between Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. Then they define taxonomy and explain what was wrong with Aristotle's method of classification. Students also describe...
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Discovering Math: Concepts in Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students learn that speed is a function of time and distance, a quadratic equation can be used to figure out the path of fireworks, a photographer can use Algebra to figure out how many rolls he can afford if he needs twice as much of...
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Reading About the Journey: The Odyssey

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students practice their reading skills. In this reading fluency and comprehension instructional activity, students read instructor-selected passages from The Odyssey following the provided steps for the reading class activity that...
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Decimal Place Value

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders plug in numbers into a place value chart with decimals to the hundredths place. In this place value lesson plan, 4th graders fill in answers on the SmartBoard and a worksheet.
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Watercolor Rainbow Fish

For Teachers K
Students experience an art project as a follow up to reading The Rainbow Fish.
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Japanese Festivals and Celebrations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the importnce of celebrations anf festivals in Japanese culture and then create a story based upon an image from the instructional activity. Resource links are provided for images of events.
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Political Parties and What They Do

For Students 10th - 12th
The emerging politicians in your government might be familiar with the words "Democrat" and "Republican," but what do they really know about the role of political parties in America? Use this activity to reinforce information from your...
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Volleyball Work It Out

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice volleyball skill-related activities while working on cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
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Hinduism vs. Buddhism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create Venn diagrams showing the differences and similarities between the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism.
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The Elements of Poetry

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the elements in poetry. In groups, they complete a jigsaw puzzle and discover the strategies for completing a puzzle and reading a poem are similar. Students read short poems and identify key elements in a poem...
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Observation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars study the different kinds of observation: fact and opinion.  In this observation lesson students complete an activity that allows them to use their senses to make observations. 
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The Angiosperms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study angiosperms and their classifications.  In this investigative lesson students compare the sexual reproduction of angiosperms and seed formations. 
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The Holocaust

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders identify new vocabulary related to the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, 11th graders complete a vocabulary self awareness chart and answer questions while viewing a video about the Holocaust. 
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Constellation Mapping

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students plot constellations on a grid map. They discuss the various ways early explorers planned their travels. Students identify and recognize major constellations. They color their maps and take them home to try to find various...
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Flatworms- Observations of a Live Planarian

For Students 6th - 7th
For this flatworm worksheet, students observe a flatworm in a petri dish. Students describe the flatwork and measure the planarian. Students complete the various charts about the movement and observations of the planarian.
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How Many Cards Do We Need to Display the Dates of the Month?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students complete activities to study the concept of place value notation. In this place value lesson, students use cards for the days of the month that only number from 1 to 9. Students find a subtraction pattern to determine the amount...
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Seeing Doubles

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Pupils work with dominoes to recognize the number of spots on each side as they relate to addition facts. In this seeing doubles instructional activity, students make triangle shaped flash cards for the double facts. Pupils represent the...