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God's Creation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore religion by analyzing the state of the country. In this American creation lesson, 2nd graders read that God created the world and therefore the United States and all of the beautiful things within the country....
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Is it Housing Discrimination?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the concept of discrimination.  In this Current Events activity, 12th graders prepare for a trial on discrimination.  Students participate in these trials as a specific role. 
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Linear Equations and Matrices

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students solve systems of equations. For this precalculus lesson,students solve linear equations using matrices. They use the Gaussian elimination method to identify the missing variables and simplify the linear equations.
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Fair-Division: Exam 2

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this fair-division exam worksheet, students complete problems using concepts of perception of value, last diminisher and sealed bids.
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Estimating Solutions to Word Problems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore number sense by completing word problems in class. In this estimation lesson, 4th graders define terms such as sum, difference, estimate and best. Students complete estimating worksheets based on the concept of...
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Turtle Hurdles

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore physical education by researching biology. In this survival techniques instructional activity, students discuss the methods turtles use to survive dangerous encounters and conduct a sea turtle role play exercise....
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4th Grade Math Quiz

For Students 4th
In this grade 4 math quiz worksheet, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts. 
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Hand Washing: I Can Handle It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore diseases by identifying sanitation methods. In this germ prevention lesson plan, 4th graders identify the common ways germs are passed and the overall impact they have on human health. Students complete several...
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What is a Sound?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the concept of sound. In this sound activity, 2nd graders discover what sound, vibrations, and pitch are through several experiments. Students watch a Power Point presentation that allows them to complete a graphic...
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students observe human heath by completing a worksheet in class. In this STD lesson plan, students identify the different types of diseases which are spread through sexual intercourse and what symptoms will become noticeable. Students...
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Andy Warhol and Silkscreen Pop Art

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore art history by researching famous paintings on-line. In this Andy Warhol lesson, students discuss who Warhol was, his impact on popular art and methods of painting. Students examine his use of silk screen printing and...
Activity
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Growth and Expansion of America

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Despite the difficulty of travel, the US expanded significantly between the 1800s and the early 1900s. To prepare for a performance task assessment on the rapid expansion of the US in the 1800s, class members engage in a...
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The Advantage of Machines

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Show your students how to make their work easier. The first lesson in a series of 10 introduces the class to work and the way simple machines can be make work easier. The simple machines scholars can find in everyday items are...
Unit Plan
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Reading Comprehension Unit Plan

For Teachers 8th Standards
A unit plan uses short texts to teach literary elements such as theme and characterization. Included are passages by authors such as Walter Dean Myers and Sandra Cisneros. Activities include quick writes, filling in graphic organizers,...
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Household Things that Fly and Why!!!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the four forces of flight. In this flight instructional activity, students test to see which types of items will fly. Students make predictions on whether the item will fly or not. Students gain knowledge about lift,...
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Have a Ball with Bernoulli

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate Bernoulli's Principle. In this Bernoulli's Principle lesson, 3rd graders examine blowing air through a tube and the movement of the ball. Students make inquiries into what effect the air has on the ball and...