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Researching Engineers Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research different kinds of engineers and investigate what each one does. After completing three days of research and using a research guide sheet, they create a PowerPoint presentation of at least 8 slides but no more than 15.
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Review)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concepts related to inverse trigonometric functions and then review the graphs for the inverse. They apply the functions using the context of the example problems provided in the instructional activity. The...
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Ship Shape

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders experiment with, identify, and follow teacher-directed instruction toward understanding two-dimensional geometric shapes found within the environment. Groups of students utilize geoboards to help them explain geometric shapes.
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Introduction To Calculus

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is about an introduction to the course of calculus. They practice some of the basic concepts and solve some problems applying different principals of calculus. The teacher uses the sample problems...
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Differentials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson plan that is about finding the differentials of an equation. They practice computing the differential and apply them to obtaining the approximations for cube roots. The lesson plan includes examples for the...
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Derivatives Of Logarithms

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students investigate the derivatives of logarithms. They use the example problems in the instructional activity to help them take derivatives of logarithms to any base. The instructional activity includes detailed examples for the...
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Logarithmic Differentiation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils engage in a lesson that is about the concept of logarithmic differentiation. They practice solving problems to take derivatives of expressions by applying logarithms. The lesson includes examples the teacher could use for direct...
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Evaluating Definite Integrals With Substitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how to evaluate the definite integral with using substitution. They evaluate expressions when using the substitution method to find the definite integral. The lesson includes example problems for the teacher to use...
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Area Between Two Curves

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept area that is found between two curves. They find the area in the top and bottom curve and then examine the differences. The examples can be used for direct instruction and to provide a guide for helping...
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Going Up and Down

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to and compare music to gain understanding of melodic direction in song, discuss types of movement in song, sing song while moving to it, and create movements that show pitches of melody moving upward, downward, or...
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The Pentagon Papers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine national security issues. For this Vietnam lesson, students research the background and controversy surrounding the Pentagon Papers. High schoolers discuss press rights in light of maintaining national security.
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Number Line Relay

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners investigate the placements of numbers on a number line. In this algebra lesson, students visualise addition and subtraction on a number line.
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Vowels Short And Long: Elevators

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study short and long vowel sounds. They use a variety of drill and practice software to support basic skills acquisition and simple menus to locate information, with teacher assistance. They watch the movie and listen...
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Slope

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the slope of a line. In this slope lesson, students use a graph, an equation or two points to help them calculate the slope of a line. They differentiate between a slope of zero and an undefined slope.
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Rocket Science

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners conduct an experiment. In this physical science lesson, students learn about Isaac Newton's theory that for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction. Learners show this theory by looking at how a rocket is propelled...
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Dynamic Earth

For Teachers K - 5th
Students show how earthquakes affect sea waves. In this tidal waves lesson students use a rubber mallet on a table to create waves in a box on top of the table. They experiment with striking the mallet in different locations on the...
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Exploring Aerodynamics

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore aerodynamics. In this aerodynamics lesson, students study the flight patterns of three paper airplanes and discover the underlying principles of aerodynamics. Resources and grade level modifications are present.
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Short "E" Searching

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a lesson which uses resources from the PBS show, Between the Lions to help identify the sound "e" in words that are written, read and sung.
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Wonderful Wintertime

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Learners explore the seasons and how to describe them with adjectives. In this lesson about winter and descriptive language, students develop an understanding of the seasons specifically winter, and become equipped to describe them with...
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Using Data to Determine the Location of the Stiffest Opposition to School Desegregation in the 1970's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze historical data. In this school desegregation activity, students make predictions about opposition to desegregation, examine the provided desegregation data, and determine if their predictions were correct.
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Activity Plan 5-6: All About You And Me

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore their unique qualities as they create "me" puppets. In this early childhood lesson, students play a category game, discuss uniqueness, and create their very own "me" puppets.
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Mood

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars analyze their feelings after reading or listening to music. In this moods lesson, students react to the feelings generated by the story or music they heard. Young scholars pair edit their stories.
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Style Myself Batisse

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the artwork of Henri Matisse. In this Matisse lesson, 3rd graders recognize the characteristics of Henri Matisse. Students create a pastel collage self portrait in the style of Henri Matisse.
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Elephants

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore elephants.  In this elephant art lesson, students compare Asian and African elephants, and draw an elephant by following step by step instructions from the teacher.