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Introduction to the Periodic Table

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the different elements of the Periodic Table. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders pick an element to research, then present to the class using a powerpoint presentation or a poster.
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Personalities, Perspectives and Agendas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students debate the causes of the American Revolution. In this American history lesson, students conduct research to determine how bias and perspective have made their way into historical documents. Students compose essays...
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Establishing the Presidency

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider how George Washington influenced the presidency. In this presidential history worksheet, students discuss the precedents Washington set and analyze a letter that Washington sent to James Madison. 
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In Remembrance of George Washington

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the contributions of George Washington. In this early American history lesson plan, students analyze the provided eulogy for George Washington written by Henry Lee and then write their eulogies for the first president.
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Native American Pebble and Pot Game

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students participate in a game using 12 manipulatives.  In this addition and subtraction lesson students play a game originated by the Native Americans and  look at a number of items and calculate how many are hidden....
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Into the Wild,

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the importance of point of view. They use a well-known fairy tale to explore how changing the point of view changes the whole story. They discuss what "point of view" means by asking: whose story is it? Whose eyes are we...
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Decimal Search

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners locate and report on books using the Dewey Decimal System. They return the book to its proper place.
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Colonial Williamsburg

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders share information on one aspect of colonial life with an email partner each week. They take on the personal of a character from Colonial iamsburg and tell their partner about they have done that day with a focus on a...
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Story Map Book Report

For Teachers 1st - 7th
This is an example of what a story map book report can look like using mind wing teaching concepts. Consider this idea as a way to provide special needs or those with learning disabilities a way to communicate what they know or learned...
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Bells 'n' Scales

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Pupils work together to arrange bells in order from low to high and play songs. They discuss differences in pitch and musical notation.
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Group Forming Activities for ESL/EFL Students

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students increase discipline, energy and cohesion within a classroom to take on important group tasks. Students examine ways of how to pick partners within the boundaries of a classroom. Students validate certain ways to choose thru...
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Mathematical Analysis of Temperature Scales

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students use the point-slope formula to determine the relationship between the Celsius and Fahrenheit scales of temperature. They use a graphing calculator to determine the slope of the line between two points in each scale.
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Integration: Statistics, Scatter Plots and Best-Fit Lines

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this math worksheet, students identify the type (if any) of correlation on 6 scatter plots. They use information given on a table to create a scatter plot and identify the type of correlation. Students use the scatter plot to make...
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Measurement of Angles

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students measure angles that are formed by parallel lines and a transversal lines. In this angles lesson plan, students measure and define angles that are made by parallel and transversal lines. They will color code the angles based on...
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Surface Area and Volume of Similar Solids

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore similar figures. In this surface area and volume lesson, students identify the relationship between the surface area and volume of similar figures.
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In and Out Function

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine how to solve in and out function problems, or mystery numbers. They analyze a variety of mystery number problems together and extend the patterns. Students then independently complete a Mystery Number activity...
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Transversal and Angles

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify angles formed by parallel lines and a transversal. Using meter sticks and bolts, they perform hands-on activities to demonstrate the properties of parallel lines and congruent angles. They color code diagrams to...
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Creating Graphs from Tables

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students interpret data from tables and then create a graph to show the same data in a different organization.
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Counting Zero to Five

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to the numerals zero through five. They associate the numeral with the correct number of objects. Students comprehend the quantities zero through five showing "How many?" by counting their fingers or using a...
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Express Yourself

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write to Key pals. In this description lesson, 6th graders describe a place to their key pals and the pal has to draw a pictures based off their description.  They also create a Fun Facts Worksheet about their...
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Scale and Image Reproduction

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students practice using mathematical issues of scale. They compare and contrast digital images verses the object in real life. They share their observations with the class.
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College Search Made Easy

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research colleges to assist them in determining what college to attend. They conduct Internet research, e-mail questions to university professors and students, and develop a portfolio of their information.
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Get a Job

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of items needed to have a successful career. Individually, they complete a webquest in which they identify positions they might be interested in. They also practice the interview process and how to complete...
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Identify triangles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore triangles. In this geometry lesson, students will create note cards with pictorial depictions of right, acute,obtuse, scalene, isosceles, equilateral and equiangular triangles. Students will verbally describe each type...