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The Xmas Factor

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the mass marketing of Christmas. In this gift giving lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the history behind gift-giving, research marketing techniques, and consider giving alternative gifts.
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Executive Decisions

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students explore the role of judges in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the responsibilities of judges and the justice reform in Britain.
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Linear-Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students create graph with specific coordinate points. They use the Ti to visualise and differentiate between the two functions.
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Who Am I?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore study different mathematicians. In this mathematician lesson, students research twelve mathematicians. Pupils question one another to guess who their mathematician is. Students create a timeline of big events in math.
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Metabolism Lesson Plan

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Not a lesson in the traditional sense, this is a collection of resources with which you can craft a lesson on metabolic processes. It includes an outline of topics, some brief discussion, and a large array of animations, images, and...
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Designing Another Juilliard

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the characteristics for a top notch school.  In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders create their own fictional school that promotes excellence in a discipline of their choice.  Students read Frank...
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Alaska Natives and Health

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the Maniilaq web site to explore how one organization in Alaska has created a health care system following the 1975 American Indian Self-Determination Act.
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You're The Chef

For Teachers 1st
First graders view an animated picture book at a web site. The book provides step-by-step instructions on how to prepare a hamburger. After exploring the book, groups of children will create cookbook recipes by drawing a picture and...
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How Does Your Garden Grow?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders view an animated picture book at a Web site. The picture book illustrates each step in planting and growing a garden. They design how-to books showing the process. They will draw a picture and write a caption for each step.
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Build an Exhibit

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discover the importance of keeping the water in the water supply clean. Using the internet, they complete an activity in which they record their answers on a worksheet. In groups, they create their own exhibit on...
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Coin-Shaped Books

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students review United States coins throughout history, and create shape books for their favorite coins. Each book contains text and illustrations created by Students.
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Understanding Wikis and Ethical Responsible Posting of Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, using the Internet, post information about local attractions. They choose a topic and create a website. They review each others website and make comments on its content.
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Spell Check - Live!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create vocabulary words and a variety of spelling exercises, using the H.I.P Pocket Change website.
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The Alphabet of Coins

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use letter/sound relationships of initial consonants to complete sentences that follow a given repeating pattern. These sentences be based on coin terms found on the U.S. Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web site.
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Sing It To Me

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils raise public awareness of a specified organization. They discuss their favorite jingles slogans or sayings associated with a company. In groups, students create and perform an advertisement for the entire class. Pupils explore...
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Sights and Sounds with Spot

For Teachers 1st
First graders view an animated picture on a Web site. Creatively they decide which objects to add to the picture for flair. In addition, sentences are written to describe what they see and hear in the picture they helped to create.
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Web-Linked Activities Activity: Make a Poster

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders receive activity sheets and visit a linked web site. They follow directions to navigate to the correct area. Students answer questions about fire safety, and check their answers on the site. Students create a fire safety...
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Symbols on Coins: U.S. Coins Evolved from Ancient Times

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.
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A Geological Wonder: Niagara Falls

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the geological features of Niagara Falls. In this earth science lesson, students create a poster board proposing a new website for the tourist center. They share their project in class.
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Language Development: Yours and Humankind's

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm on the evolution of communication with the use of an animated cartoon activity, 'From Caveman to Spaceman.' They discuss their own personal communication development and create a timeline to illustrate how they have...
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European Immigrant Journey Museum

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders write a five sentence paragraph about what one special item / toy they would pack in the family trunk to take with them on their trip to the new world. They research family history finding names of parents and grandparents...
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Technology: Historic Figures

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research historical figures and create Powerpoint presentations about them. They present their completed projects to the class. Students gfenerate one question about their figure which is included on a quiz.
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Refining and Reasoning Behind Scale Drawings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss accuracy and the need for it in blueprints in order to create the final project. They further refine and perfect drawings as part of the school drawing project. Students create a blueprint for the new school building...
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Class Penny Quilt

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore penny quilts made in the late 1700s through the early 1800s. They identify significant events from their lives and create their own class penny quilt displaying this information.