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Exploring the Objectives of the European Union

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the members of the EU and brainstorm on how these countries would benefit by having an alliance. In groups, they examine the main objectives of the EU and present to the class.
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Clouds and Your Weather

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify clouds and the weather associated with them. They use informational articles and personal weather observations to learn about the relationships between weather fronts and clouds.
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Reading Aloud

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners practice their reading aloud skills. They examine different careers that focus on public speaking. They also gather new tips to practice when speaking aloud.
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Polygons And Polyhedra

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars recognize and name two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric figures. One group of students will extend the study of polygons to quadrilaterals while another group of young scholars will extend the study of polygons...
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The Secret Garden

For Teachers 5th
Students explore plants in science and England as they synthesize data from the book, "The Secret Garden in this twelve lessons unit. Comparisons between the nuturing needs of plants and humans are made.
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Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding Contemporary Cultures

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare and contrast folk songs from different cultures. In this music lesson plan, 4th graders listen to and list the attributes of selected Japanese and American folk songs. Students discover the customs, foods, and...
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The Rise of the City States in Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine Ancient Greece and its development of democracy. For this Greek History lesson, 6th graders explore the rise of city-states in Greece and its overall effect on the development of democracy. The class continues with...
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Greers Ferry Dam

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers reseach the history of Greers Ferry Dam, using the internet.
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Lâlâkea Stream: Diversion and Restoration

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the history of the Lalakea stream diversion and restoration. They examine the restoration project from multiple viewpoints and consider how it affects the stream-related environments.
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Conflict in the Frontier town of Deerfield

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use primary sources to investigate, explore and represent varying perspectives on the 1704 Deerfield Raid. They consider the reasons Deerfield was at the center of English, French and Native American conflicts in the early 18th...
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Fostering Geospatial Thinking: Space to Earth: Earth to Space (SEES)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students locate and access data to help them with their science inquiry.  In this geographical positioning instructional activity students evaluate and compare data sets. 
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Pollution Prevention At Ft. Riley

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Student examine methods of pollution reduction used at Ft. Riley military institution. Pupils review the economic impact of the use of enviromentally sensitive materials.
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Making Cents of Independence

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the causes and major events of the Texan and American revolutions. Comparisons and contrasts are made between the two revolutionary experiences and applied to the symbolism used on the Texas State quarter.
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EcoTravel Log

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners keep travel record over time, analyze data collected and use the information to identify ways in which they can change their behavior to benefit their health and the environment.
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Growing Concern

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students will define glossary words necessary for discussing global agricultural trade and explore the issues behind the Group of 21's walkout at the September 2003 World Trade Organization meeting. They then research the agricultural...
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Daily Life in Ancient Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover what everyday life was like for Ancient Greeks. In this Greek history lesson, 6th graders examine the cultural diversity of Ancient Greece and how it affected daily life for its citizens.
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Treaties- Grade 7

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine treaties pertaining to the Canadian natives. For this Canadian history lesson, 7th graders research and discuss the negotiations that took place between the First Nations cultures and the Canadian government over...
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The Apollo-11 Landing Area at High-Resolution

For Students Higher Ed
For this moon crater worksheet, students use images of craters taken from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to determine the size of the craters. This worksheet has 6 problems to solve.
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Unequal Unemployment

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine unemployment in the United States. In this statistics lesson, students examine data and primary sources regarding unemployment in the United States.
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social studies: Life in Colonial America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the trials and tribulations early colonial life and note its successes. Through literature, Internet research, and interactive software, they engage in various activities to evaluate early social and cultural development.
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Comparing Ethnic Groups

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the relationship between the United States and the Native Americans from after the Civil War to the early 1900's. They evaluate the actions of the United States towards Native Americans and compare the actions to...
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Evolution of the Right to Vote in Canada and Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore civics and develop their research skills while learning about democracy.
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Solid Waste and Recycling

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this unit of lessons, students examine solid waste and recycling. They examine the relationship between Native Americans and land. They also decorate bags in which they discover the concept of decomposition.
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Texas Instruments: Map It!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this activity, students explore map making. Students' read a story, identify the locations of different places in the story, decide the distance between each set of places in the story, and create a map with a legend.