Assessment
New York State Education Department

Grade 4: Elementary-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2007

For Teachers 4th
For this fourth-grade science standardized test practice learning exercise, fourth graders answer 42 multiple-choice and short-answer questions to review their science knowledge.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2009

For Students 8th
For this standardized test practice activity, eighth graders answer 83 multiple-choice and short-answer questions to review their science knowledge.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2007

For Students 8th
In this eighth-grade science standardized test practice worksheet, learners answer 79 multiple-choice and short-answer questions to review their science knowledge.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2006

For Teachers 8th
In this eighth-grade standardized test practice activity, learners respond to 73 multiple-choice and short-answer questions that require them to review their science knowledge.
Assessment
New York State Education Department

Grade 8: Intermediate-Level Test, Science Written Test, 2004

For Students 8th
In this eighth-grade science standardized test practice activity, pupils answer 78 multiple-choice and short-answer questions to review their knowledge.
Lesson Plan
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Separate But Equal Video

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders watch the video "Separate But Equal." They choose an incident or event from the video that is interesting or meaningful to them and write an objective news article and an editorial.
Lesson Plan
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Diplomacy, Humor Take New NHTSA Chief Far

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore traffic safety. For this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Diplomacy, Humor Take New NHTSA Chief Far," respond to discussion questions regarding the...
Lesson Plan
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Beginning With Writing

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students brainstorm what it means to "convey ideas in writing" They review the standard graphic clarify vocabulary and Discuss the importance of having a standard definition for writing and making sure everyone is in agreement of that...
Lesson Plan
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Playing by the Rules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss honesty and the common good. In this character education lesson, students observe a role play demonstrating inappropriate classroom behaviors. Middle schoolers evaluate consequences of actions and draw a t-chart...
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TE Activity: Pollution Politics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine how a bill becomes a law in the US Congress. They investigate legislation about global warming. They determine the role of engineers as they educate Congress, the public and other government institutions about...
Lesson Plan
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Scientific Measurement Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students measure irregularly shaped bones, once using a variety of measurement methods and tools, and then again using standard conventions and metric tape measures. They explore firsthand that standardizing data collection makes...
Lesson Plan
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Conflict Resolution: Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners analyze concepts related to health promotion and conflict resolution. In this character education lesson, students answer discussion questions about resolving conflicts. Learners complete a conflict resolution activity using a...
Lesson Plan
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Rhythm In Motion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work independently and with a partner to demonstrate proficiency of steady beat, meter and basic note values while creating written rhythmic patterns for class performance. State and National Standards are addressed.
Lesson Plan
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Starting at the Beginning

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders develop basic band skills through in-class instruction, individual practice, and the Essential Elements band method. Instruction is teacher-led with examples and drill/practice. National Standards for the arts are...
Lesson Plan
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Scene Writing

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create an original scene or short one-act play within specified guidelines. Assessment is based upon the performance of student-created scenes during class time. Rubrics for assessment and connection to state standards...
Lesson Plan
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Costume And Make-Up Shakespeare Style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create original costumes and make-up for a puppet presentation of a scene from Shakespeare in this week long creative project. Performances of the Shakespeare scenes end this lesson geared towards state and national standards...
Lesson Plan
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Technology as a Design Tool for self-portraits

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students create self-portraits using the technology of digital cameras mixed with other media. Adobe Photoshop is a requirement for this specific three week project. State standards for the arts are addressed.
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Technology as a Design Tool for Abstract Artwork

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students manipulate pictures using Adobe Photoshop and digital cameras to produce unique abstract works. This lesson can be modified to include a painting/mixed media element. State standards are addressed in this lesson.
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Music Around the World: United Nations Week

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discover the United Nations through the use of musical examples and performance. This two day lesson requires two forty-five minute sections and delivers information about different cultures around the world. Emphasis is on...
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Performance Evaluation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate in class performance of music previously prepared by the ensemble. The rubric and assessment criteria are adaptable to any orchestra setting which allows the teacher to choose music to be assessed. Critical thinking...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Big Hand Challenge

For Teachers K
Students utilize a computer spreadsheet to record and analyze data. In this problem solving lesson plan, students compare their hand size to that of the principal. Students understand standard and nonstandard measurement.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biofilms Are Everywhere

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research biofilms and create brochures. They role play as advertising firm members assigned to educate the general public about biofilms. They create "wanted dead or alive" posters about harmful and helpful biofilms respectively.
Lesson Plan
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Education: Activities for Multiple Intelligences

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore the various types of intelligences and develop strategies to include them in their classrooms. In groups, they research multiple intelligences and create posters about them. Students present their posters to the class...
Lesson Plan
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Integration of Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the history of Civil Rights and how the struggle for Civil Rights and the Second Reconstruction, transformed society and politics in the United States in the 1950s. Then they identify why American Schools are...