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Animal Masks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students design and make animal masks. In this research and application lesson plan, students use a computer to research what a panther eats, select an animal mask they want to make and then use the materials provided to create...
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Hard Edge Painting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the history of hard edge painting and discover demonstration techniques using a variety of fonts and discuss lettering. They present a number of abstract works of art with hard edge technique and works of art with...
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Getting Started with Java

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the history of computers and describe how hardware and software make up computer architecture. They review the binary system and the evolution of programming languages then discuss the fundamental concepts of object...
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What is Biotechnology

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover the concept of biotechnology. In this biotechnology lesson, students explore the history of biotechnology and its implications today.
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A Cat's Life

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students construct a timeline of a panther's life. Students decorate their timeline with illustrations and words, or they can choose to have it orally read to the class. Students use the computer to construct their time-lines. Students...
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Innovations In Adult Care

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study scientists and the important Nobel Prize dates.  In this investigative lesson plan students divide into groups and watch a program then complete a project.
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Apes To Man

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study primates and their evolution history.  In this role play instructional activity students view a video on evolution then demonstrate how primates walked and other observations they noticed in the film. 
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Three Newport Mansions of the Gilded Age

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students visit the Newport Mansions. In this Gilded Age lesson, students explore the architecture and design of The Breakers, The Elms, and Marble House. Students create visual presentations that show the artistic features of the homes...
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Aviator Timeline

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this aviation activity, students research five famous aviators using a variety of sources, and present the information in a timeline format. Lesson uses Florida state standards meeting English and history requirements studying 5...
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Susan B. Anthony and the 19th Amendment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars take a closer look at the Women's Suffrage Movement in America. In this women's rights lesson, students research suffrage leaders and write papers about them. Young scholars then read and discuss information...
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Cryptography on the TI-83 Graphing Calculator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the history of cryptography. They assess function notation and transformation, matrix operations, and the fundamentals of modular arithmetic. Using graphing calculators, students develop their own encryption schemes.
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How Has Technology Affected the Presidential Election Process in the U.S.?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students measure technological advancements as they consider how they impacted the election process in the United States. In this presidential politics activity, students research technological changes since the 1900's and create...
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Immigration in Nebraska

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students will examine data and research the historical backgrounds of various ethnic immigrants. In this Immigration lesson, students will examine the impact of immigration on the state of Nebraska. Students will research a facet of...
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War in the News

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars consider the portrayal of war in the news. In this lesson on Journalistic perspectives, students will work in groups to critically examine news articles written during war times throughout history.
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Creating a Collage

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify and describe the characteristics of collages. They familiarize themselves with the history of collage making. They select pictures from magazines that relate to their chosen word of the week. They design a collage.
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Art of Egypt Activities

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners understand the visual arts in relation to history and cultures and reflect upon and assess the characteristics and merits of their work, and work of others.
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Witnesses to Joan of Arc and The Hundred Years' War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the key events of the Hundred Years' War Using computer technology, they research the life of Joan of Arc. Students explain Joan's military and political strategies and their importance in history. Students complete...
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Immigration For Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars engage in a lesson about the concept of immigration. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create context for class discussion or a class presentation topic. They also read...
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My America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders compare 1920's America to modern America. In this historical perspectives lesson, 11th graders research both eras in American history using inquiry skills. As a culminating activity, students create digital slide shows...
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A Dream and an Idea: Searching for a Roadmap to Create a Country

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students listen in on American historical events. In this colonial America lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to watch video segments that feature Revolutionary War battles and the Constitutional Convention....
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US Presidential Election Process and the Campaign Trail

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students campaign for president. In this presidential election lesson, students discuss the process of electing presidents, write their own campaign songs, research a campaign train schedule, and create campaign maps.
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Post It!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create agricultural posters about an agricultural topic of their choice. In this agriculture lesson plan, students positively critique each other's posters.
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Animal Species Richness in Tioga County, PA

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students compile an extensive list of animal species seen throughout Tioga County. In this data collecting lesson plan, students report daily any animal species seen during the course of their travels and adventures outdoors in Tioga...
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People of the Plains:Music and Dance

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are given a worksheet stating the goal of the day, different sections to visit, and time spent on each section. They are given the CDs, 4th graders are told to insert the CDs into the computer. Students go to The Plains...