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Street Language and Learning
Students examine the type of language they use on the street in the city. In groups, they brainstorm ideas about a topic they decide on from a cluster of words. Using those ideas, they organize them into a written paper using proper...
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The Best Place in the United States to Live
Students, working in small groups, analyze information provided in U.S. maps to make a logical determination of the best place to live in the United States in regards to natural and human-made hazards. Then, working individually, they...
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EMERGING DISEASES RESEARCH PROJECT
Tenth graders work in teams to gather and present historical as well as current information about an infectious disease. They complete student reports on a Disease Database form for all diseases selected. Students then share their...
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The Inaugural Speech: Setting The Tone For The Administration Of A President
Students investigate the Inaugural Speech of the President of The United States while comparing two speeches. They conduct research to find the two speeches on the internet and look at them side by side. The lesson includes background...
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Courage in Action
Seventh graders explore what it takes to be courageous. For this social studies lesson, 7th graders analyze different character traits. Students explain their feelings on their specific character traits.
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Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health
Students research about different genetic disorders. In this biology lesson plan, students create a poster highlighting facts about the disorder. They present their findings in class.