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My Personal Best

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students persevere to build character. In this philanthropy lesson, students consider how to put forth their personal best in all areas of their lives as they participate in a physical activity.
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Ocean Planet: Pollution Solution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson, students investigate the impact of oil spills as they discuss historical spills. Students use problem solving skills to brainstorm clean-up methods.
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Earth's Tilt Creates Seasons

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners examine how the Earth's tilt creates the seasons. In this seasons lesson, students study a diagram that shows the rotation of the earth around the sun and how it tilts during the rotation. They answer 4 discussion questions and...
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Habitat

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the attributes of animal habitats. In this habitat instructional activity, students examine animal habitats as they conduct a scientific investigation to create an animal habitat that provides food, shelter, and space.
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Gray Whales on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study whale migration and their natural history.  In this migration lesson students plot whale migration on a map and describe their ecosystems. 
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How to Catch a Fish

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students conduct an experiment to demonstrate the effects of different fishing methods.  In this commercial fishing lesson students create posters and public announcements to share their information.
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Morse Code, Telegraph, and West Virginia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students prepare for a visit to the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson plan, students research the Morse Code and telegraph. Students create their own Morse Code and discuss communication history prior to...
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"Using Manipulatives and/or Technology to Solve Math Problems" by Cooking Dinner

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore math functions by preparing a meal. For this food measurement lesson, students examine a recipe for a meal and alter the size of the recipe based upon the amount of servings needed. Students utilize manipulatives to...
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"Where Does Pi Come From?"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore geometry by exploring Pi. For this circle measurement lesson, 5th graders identify the relationship between the radius, diameter and circumference of a circle and how Pi is the key to unlocking any circular...
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Modern Marvels

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine the man-made wonders of the world. In this current events lesson, students research selected websites to learn more about the most recent wonders of the world competition. Students also research Stonehenge.
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US Presidential Election Process and the Campaign Trail

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students campaign for president. For this presidential election lesson, students discuss the process of electing presidents, write their own campaign songs, research a campaign train schedule, and create campaign maps.
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Planets in Balance

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners study the solar system by researching the planets.  In this exploratory lesson students divide into teams and create mobiles.
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Applied Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. In this calculus lesson, students identify the graphical connections between functions and accumulation functions. They use a TI to represent the functions.
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How Far is Far?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the standard deviation of data. For this statistics lesson, students collect data, plot it and analyze it. They identify the mean, median and range of their data.
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Moving and Working in Space

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students complete four tasks with certain restrictions. For this astronomy lesson, students explore different ways that astronauts can anchor and maneuver in space. They recognize the challenges they face from day to day.
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The Celestial Sphere and Circumpolar Motion

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students investigate the celestial sphere and circumpolar motion. In this science lesson, students view an applet, The Celestial Sphere and Circumpolar Motion. Students discuss the Earth's rotation and stellar movement.
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The Amazing and Beautiful Aurora

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an oil pastel painting. In this pastel painting lesson plan, students examine images of the aurora borealis. Students produce an original pastel painting of the aurora.
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Aging of Trees

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners examine tree rings to determine its age.  In this tree ring lesson, students examine core tree samples, identify the tree rings, and then determine its age. Learners complete a worksheet, deciding which of the two core...
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Atlatl (Native Americans)

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students discover what an atlatl is and how to use it. In this Native American lesson, students discuss the history of the Native American atlatl and practice throwing with it. Students will analyze the effects of the atlatl in terms of...
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What Shape am I?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They find shapes in their environment, and communicate why it is like the shape of their choice and not like another shape.
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Where's Up?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use a needle and a magnet to create a compass.
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Tubularastic Roller Coaster

For Teachers 3rd
Students observe the effect of gravity on objects. They use tubing and other materials to simulate a roller caster. Afterward, they create a journal to write their observations and summaries.
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Folk Dancing Fun

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss different kinds of music they have heard. They listen to a short selection of folk music and discuss where they think it is from. Using a globe, the teacher shows students where the music is from. They spread out on...
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What Goes Around Comes Around!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students create an ecosystem in a jar to show a model of the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle. Working in small groups, they research and present orally the information they find on this cycle.

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