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Interactive Meiosis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study meiosis and the stages of mitosis.  In this meiosis lesson students divide into groups and complete an activity. 
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The Nitrogen Cycle

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students study the nitrogen cycle and construct a diagram.  In this Earth Science lesson students use role play to see the various paths. 
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Becoming Bilingual

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the opportunities for bilingual workers. In this bilingual skills lesson, students select a foreign language to research and list ways their languages can be used in a work setting. Students explore career opportunities...
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My "Red" Room

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners utilize art analysis skills by examining the work of Henri Matisse. In this painting lesson plan, students examine L'Atelier Rouge by Henri Matisse and identify the objects in the room and colors used. Learners create their own...
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Landforms

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research landforms created by tectonic movement.  For this landforms lessons, students discuss caves, canyons, mountains, valleys, and undersea vents and the ecosystems unique to these environments.
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The Earth's Layers: Day 6: Landforms II

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars closely examine the earth's crust and various landforms. In this Earth's layers lesson students work in cooperative groups and analyze their roles and responsibilities therein. Each group is assigned a specific landform to...
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Diseases on Ships

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners create a presentation on one of seven diseases common to sea going ships.  In this diseases on ships activity, students research diseases commonly found on ships of the late 16th and early 18th centuries. ...
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Examining Letters to the Editor

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students write letters to the editor. In this written communication lesson, students read sample letters to the editor and use the active voice to compose letters to the editor about issues in which they are interested.
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Biogeochemical Cycles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research an assigned biogeochemical cycle. For this cycle activity, students need to determine that all cycles need energy to continue. The students will look at a given cycle to describe it, research and draw an assigned cycle,...
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Hershey and Advertising

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine Hershey advertising history. In this marketing activity, students analyze the advertising strategies employed by the Hershey company as they respond to discussion questions about 4 Hershey ads. Students write their own...
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Traveling Museum Book

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars research the Ndebele tribe. In this research project, students work in groups to create a traveling museum about the Ndebele tribe.
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Build Your Own Atom

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students build a model of an atom using an online program. In this chemistry lesson, students discuss the different parts of the atom. They complete an independent research about their chosen element.
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Geometry Jeopardy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the pattern in a problem. In this geometry lesson, students make predictions, collect and analyze data. They apply the idea of scales and measurements to the real world.
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Peace in the Middle East: A Primer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are introduced to the concept of three Abrahamic religions and complete the Comparative Religion Exercise. They view slides after taking their best guesses and read the article, "The Path to Peace Runs Through a History...
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Deliver

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers measure the mass, volume, length and area of various objects. They are assigned a letter. The task is assesses students' abilities to make simple observations and measurements.
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Impact of the Progressive Era

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the impact of the Progressive Era on the state of North Carolina. Using primary source documents, they discover the reason for the creation of schools during this time period. After reading news articles, they...
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Who Works for Nonprofit Organizations?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research nonprofit jobs. In this nonprofit organizations lesson, students brainstorm jobs available at nonprofit organizations and listen to guest speakers talk about working for a nonprofit organization. Students focus on one...
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Earth Pockets

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify the Earth's natural resources. In this Earth science lesson, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and discuss types of natural resources. Students use categories such as wood, paper, and trees and list items that...
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Writing Headlines

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars define the purpose of headlines and practice writing their own. For this news writing lesson, students define the elements of headlines and view examples. Young scholars read a news story in groups and create a headline...
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A Reef of Your Own

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the reproductive strategies of reef building corals.  In this coral reef lesson plan students describe the behaviors of reef building corals and their nutritional strategies. 
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Religion - Sikhism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate Sikhism. In this Sikhism lesson, students research the different aspects of this religion. They work in small groups to research details about Sikh practices, language, and culture. They design a presentation such as...
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Think Green

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils experience and practice compositing and recycling through hands-on-activities. They distinguish between which items from their trash can be recycled, composted and reused. The process for making recycled paper is also covered in...
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The Cricket and The Plant

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine determine the symbiotic relationship between plants and animals as the find ways to naturally reduce carbon dioxide emissions. They study the carbon cycle. They work with probe and graphing calculator to examine the...
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Germbusters

For Teachers K
Students identify various germs and discuss how germs are spread. They examine and identify materials in the daily environment, germbusters, which are useful in fighting germs, then play a fun germbuster game to help them remember how to...