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Introducing Nepal Through Music
Students define traditional music, describe distinguishing characteristics of traditional songs, and discover the connection between music and cultural heritage in this Music and Social Studies lesson for the fourth through tenth grades.
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In the Shadow of My Country: A Japanese American Artist Remembers
Students analyze artist's themes and means of communication, think critically about their sources of information, and weigh claims of national security against the civil liberties of diverse groups.
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A Measuring Adventure
Students practice measuring items. In this measurement lesson, students read the book Measuring Penny and create their own system of measurement. Students measure various items in the classroom, using their creative measurement system.
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A-Z List
Learners practice using vocabulary terms about the Louisiana Purchase by creating a picture dictionary, an ABC book of terms, a word sort, or a game. Each project should include people, places and terms as they relate to the Louisiana...
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Shapes, Shapes Everywhere!!!
Students set out on a scavenger hunt throughout the school building in search of photos of various shapes to be inserted into a PowerPoint presentation. Students later share their presentations with their peers.
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Local Heroes
Students investigate heroes in their community by presenting a story of a true hero to their class. In this storytelling lesson, students interview a local person who has performed a heroic deed and create a presentation with...
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Habitats
First graders investigate animal habitats. In this habitats instructional activity, 1st graders visit the woods to identify examples of food, water, and shelter that animals use to survive. Students complete a worksheet.
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Signal Flags
Students examine the use of signal flags on vessels. They use measurements and symmetry to create their very own signal flag. Students work together and as individuals to solve problems and express their ideas.
Florida State University
Florida State University: Molecular Expressions: Basic Concepts in Optical Microscopy
This site explores the microscope in great detail. Content includes a focus on the microscope's basic functions (including a general diagram), the history of the microscope, each feature of the microscope, differing objectives,...