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Key Figures of the 1899 Harriman Alaska Expedition
Students gain general knowledge of the goals, route, participants, and significance of the 1899 Harriman Expedition. They link names of glaciers, fiords, mountains, flora and fauna with names of the 1899 Harriman Expedition...
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Introduction to the Circulatory System
Fifth graders analyze the components of the circulatory system. They take notes as they watch a video on blood and circulation. Students discuss the human circulatory system, including blood, veins, arteries, capillaries and the heart.
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Happy Birthday!
Students honor African Americans in history. In this celebrating achievements lesson, students plan, design, and implement ways to honor persons in African American history during Black History Month.
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Digging for Knowledge
Young scholars explore coal mining in Great Britain. In this mining instructional activity, students visit selected museums and learning centers online and in person to study mining processes, the history of mining, and mining disasters.
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Geography: Islands and Alcatraz
Students, in groups, create maps of islands including map keys and compass roses. They compare and contrast their island communities with that of the island prison, Alcatraz. Students select from a series of projects, including writing...
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Guidebook
Young scholars create a book about plants they observe after identifying and researching them.
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Michigan History Through HyperStudio
Students explore the history of their local community. They visit historical landmarks in the city of Marshall. Students create a HyperStudio project about local Michigan history.
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Creating a National Park
Learners explore how national parks are created, operate and benefit society by creating a new national park for their state.