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Amazing Apes

For Students 8th - 12th
In this global studies worksheet, learners read a 7-paragraph article about orangutans and respond to 6 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
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The Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the significant consequences of Spanish exploration and settlement of the New World on animals, humans, and plants. They read and discuss an informational handout, define key vocabulary terms, and complete a...
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The Columbian Exchange

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the consequences of Spanish exploration of the New World on animals, humans, and plants. They read and discuss an informational handout, define key vocabulary terms, and complete a Venn Diagram with Old World and...
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The Physiological and Psychological Development of the Adolescent

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the life of a teenager from their own perspective and an adult's. In groups, they focus on the biological changes and how they are different in a girl and a boy. Individually, they write a paper about these changes and...
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Scientists Breed See-Through Frogs

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars participate in a pre-reading activity, then read a news article about the breeding of transparent frogs. In this biology and current events instructional activity, the teacher introduces the article with a question and a...
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Spiders Build Giant Web in Texas Park

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students make predictions about a photograph of a humongous spider web, then read a news article about thousands of spiders that worked together to build it. In this biology and current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article...
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Honeybees are Vanishing

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students decide if they agree with a series of statements about the bee population, then read a news article about the disappearance of millions of U.S. honeybees. In this biology and current events instructional activity, the teacher...
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Earthquake!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students gain an understanding of earthquakes. They examine vocabulary associated with earthquakes, how earthquakes happen, and preventive measures taken to diminish damage or harm in the event that an earthquake should happen.
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Science Happens in a Social Context

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss how the same data is viewed differently between historians and scientists. Using the data, they compare and contrast the vocabulary used and the focus of attention. They analyze the conditions that help spread...
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Artist's Work/Artist's Voice: Louis I. Kahn

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars explore the process of construction and architecture. In this construction research lesson plan, students complete image based discussion activities and three related activities for architecture and design.
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Seals, Corals, and Dollars...

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the interdependence of animals and their habitat.  In this Hawaiian ecology lesson, students work in groups to research the necessity of preserving precious coral as a habitat for monk seals.  Students prepare...