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Woodwork Merit Badge Workbook
In this Boy Scout woodwork merit badge learning exercise, students complete 4 pages of short answer questions that include a list of the first aid that would be needed for woodworking injuries. They write about safety procedures, how to...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Horsemanship
In this boy scout merit badge: horsemanship worksheet, 8th graders research the topic using the websites listed, answer 11 detailed questions about safety, anatomy, breeds, saddles, diseases, care and feeding of horses, then perform...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Golf
In this boy scout merit badge: golf worksheet, 8th graders research the rules, history, first aid, terminology, benefits, and careers of golf using the website listed, then answer 8 detailed questions as part of earning a merit badge.
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Geology - Merit Badge Workbook
In this geology merit badge activity, learners answer 5 multiple level questions with information about geology. They complete research to find the answers to questions about geology, fossils, and rock formations. This is a Boy Scout...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Geneology
In this boy scout merit badge: genealogy worksheet, 8th graders research the topic using the websites listed, answer 9 detailed questions about family records, genealogical resources, documents, Internet use, then complete a family...
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Boy Scout Merit Badge: Fly Fishing
In this boy scout merit badge: fly fishing instructional activity, 8th graders research the topic using the websites listed, answer 10 detailed questions about first aid, safety, equipment, types of flies, fish habits, local laws &...
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Students Working in Local Historic Preservation
Students develop an appreciation of history as they volunteer their time in historical museums. In this historical perspectives activity, students work with valuable local documents as they aid the staff of selected local historical...
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Lessons from the Holocaust - Hitler Youth
Students examine the political socialization that contributed to the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, students read about supporters of the Nazi party and how political socialization led to the Hitler Youth.
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Microsoft Publisher Country Brochure
Learners explore geographic information. In this geography and technology lesson, students choose a county and answer related questions on a Webquest. Learners create a word web and design a country brochure.
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Recording the Deed: Note-Taking on Heroes
Students prepare to write summaries of heroes. In this note-taking instructional activity, students listen to a guest speaker discuss the attributes of unsung heroes and take Cornell method notes.
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Rights for Indigenous People
Students consider how to fight poverty. In this global issues lesson, students define indigenous communities and participate in an activity that requires them to allocate funds to end poverty among the indigenous in Papua New Guinea.
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Digital Values: Internet Safety
Students explore digital communication by participating in a critical thinking activity. In this Internet safety lesson, students discuss ways to protect their identity on the Internet as well as preserving friendships. Students complete...
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Merit Badge: Mammal Study
In this mammal study activity, 8th graders explore online resources to answer 5 detailed questions, select specific activities and complete one project.
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An Introduction to Mental Models
Pupils discuss what mental models mean to them. In this teacher learning lesson, students read some articles and share what they learned with their group. They explain how mental models can help in education.
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Studying Shadows
Students measure shadows and explore the altitude of the sun. In this sun lesson students will graph the length of shadows and solar altitude against time.
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Succession and Microclimate
Learners compare the population of insects in different microclimates. In this biology lesson, students collect data using probes to tabulate temperature and soil data. They predict how certain parameters change as an area goes through...
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The Regions In Which I Live
Students investigate different regions. Beginning with the idea that a neighborhood is a region, students explore maps to discover that towns, states, and countries can also be considered regions. Students create a book, with...
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The Measurement of All Things: Atmospheric Detectives
Students identify the characteristics of aerosols. Using remote sensing, they participate in an experiment in which they determine how the sun's radiation and elements in the atmosphere interact with one another. They also research the...
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Pollution Prevention At Ft. Riley
Student examine methods of pollution reduction used at Ft. Riley military institution. Students review the economic impact of the use of enviromentally sensitive materials.
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Let's Celebrate Our Land!
Young scholars investigate Woody Guthrie's beliefs. In this citizenship lesson, students research and discuss the beliefs of Woody Guthrie and write down several facts that they learned.
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Habitat Lap Sit
Fourth graders physically form a circle that shows the interconnectedness of the components of a habitat. They form circles and role play the parts of habitats.
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Watch Over Wild Wanders
Young scholars collect and organize data relating to migratory species and habitats; undertake a habitat action plan, then maintain planting and building projects for continuing benefit to wildlife; understand the unique needs of...
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Doing More In Less
Learners watch segments of a NASA program called "Doing More In Less". In groups, they examine the concept of human exploration and how NASA has contributed to specific research. They are introduced to new vocabulary and answer...
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Uchiwa Lesson Plan
Students view images from Japan's Summer Festival celebration. They create a uchiwa fan to use while doing the Kuma River Dance.