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The Three Worm Phyla
Ninth graders examine the three worm phyla. In this classification lesson, 9th graders observe, compare and contrast the planarian, tapeworm, and fluke.
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Measuring Wind Speed
Young scholars study wind speed and collect wind speed data. In this wind speed lesson, students visit a website to learn about the local wind speed forecast for their week. Young scholars discuss wind and wind speed. Students collect...
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Types of Dinosaurs
Young scholars complete puzzles of dinosaurs. They compare each piece of the puzzle to a fossil and simulate a scientist's role in learning about dinosaurs.
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Folded Fractions
Second graders, in pairs, use various geometric shapes to represent fractional parts and divide them into equal parts.
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You Gotta Have A Hat
First graders compare versions of the folktale, 'Caps for Sale.' After listening to both stories, 1st graders utilize a Venn Diagram imbedded in this lesson plan to produce a graphic organizer detailing the similarities and differences...
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Bah Humbug
Young scholars listen to two famous stories about people who do not like Christmas, and then create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the main characters.
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Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"
Eleventh graders read Hawthorne's, "The Scarlet Letter" prior to doing the project. They find a contemporary person who has been shunned by society, write an essay, and give an oral presentation about the person.
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Writing Similes
Fifth graders identify and write similes. They define simile and discuss different examples, and with the help of a thesaurus, write original similes that compare the colors of crayons to objects or feelings. Students copy their rough...
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Bottled Model Lungs
Students will learn about the respiratory system by comparing and contrasting models, building their own models, and giving one another feedback. Questions about familiar body systems can be useful in getting students to start thinking...
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Language Arts: Living in "The Matrix"
Students are able to identify, in a discussion mode, the ways in which the media uses persuasion to achieve their desired aims. They analyze, also in a discussion mode, the media's influence on our society by comparing media advertising...
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Name That Continent
Students practice locating the seven continents, four hemispheres, and four oceans using a large world map and a review song. They also import a world map to the Kid Pix computer program then type in proper labels on the map. There are...
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I Scream for Ice Cream!
Students perform an experiment. In this combinations lesson plan, students complete an experiment where they find out how many ice cream cone combinations they can make with 5 different flavors of ice cream and 4 types of cones. They...
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By Golly, By Gum
Students investigate the ingredients and creation of chewing gum. In this scientific method lesson, students make predictions about what will happen to the mass of a piece of gum as it is chewed by a human. Students graph the...
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Agriculture in Motion
Students discuss agriculture. In this farming lesson, students compare farming practices from the past compared to when machines were introduced. They discuss this concept as a class and participate in multiple activities. This lesson...
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Ratio
Young scholars calculate the ratio and apply it to construction. In this geometry lesson, students convert between different units and use decimals and fractions interchangeable. They find the fraction of a given amount using the...
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Walking on Frozen Ground
Students listen to an Elder speak about permafrost structures in their area. In this permafrost lesson plan, students listen to the guest speaker, take a tour outside to view permafrost structures, and draw them.
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The Wonderful Pigs of Jillian Jiggs
First graders compare fictional and real pigs. In this pig comparison lesson, 1st graders read a fiction text then a non-fiction text on pigs. Students complete a K-W-L chart and fill out a Venn Diagram.
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A Day on the Space Station
Fifth graders discover what it would be like to live in space. For this technological advancements lesson, 5th graders discuss how space life would be different from Earth life. Students also identify how technology has made life in...
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Mahler: Ruckert Lieder: ‘Urn Mitternacht' [1905]
In this music learning exercise, students examine their general knowledge and musical knowledge of Mahler's "Urn Mitternacht" as they respond to twenty-seven short answer questions.
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Making a Treasure Your Own: Lesson Two
Students write an essay describing the Curtis Center and what they learned there. In this descriptive writing essay, students discuss the five paragraph essay and review sensory discoveries from their trip. Students draft an outline and...
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Let's Graph It! Pre-Test
In this graphing learning exercise, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, clicking on a link to see correct answers or print the page.
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Play or Film Review
Students review the elements for a successful play review. In this play review lesson plan, students work in groups to complete peer responses, a consensus activity, and tally activity. Students write a play review. A Peer Review Sheet...
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Media Views
Students create a collage of images depicting trends in the media. For this media lesson, students watch excerpts from several films, television shows, and commercials. Students compare and contrast media views...
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Hold Off on the Headphones
Students explore hearing loss caused by sound waves. In this physical science lesson plan, students will start by learning about waves and wave characteristics and move into sound waves. Students will study how sound effects their...