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The Chicken Run

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in a group of 4 to make rectangle with a 12m length of string. They discuss its perimeter and how they would calculate its area. Then another group of 4 make another rectangle and estimate if the area would be greater...
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African-American History and Culture in the English Classroom

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and recognize characteristics of nonfiction in literary works, explore language and culture of Gullah people, compare and contrast purposes of spirituals and quilts in terms of their relationships to escape from...
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Designing Your Future

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders demonstrate an understanding of the transitions and changes that they(the students) face in the future and evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses in managing change.
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Publishing Written Reports

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders discuss the importance of presentation in report writing. They prepare and publish written reports on pre-selected topics. Students use various media, including covers and visual aids.
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Revisiting the Personal Plan of Study

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders listen and formulate personal questions as the panel members share their "I wish I'd known" reflections. They engage in a conversation with a panelist and ask insightful and thought-provoking questions about the lack of...
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Lab for Truss Design and Testing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design and build their own truss. In this physics lesson, students calculate the forces and maximum load. They complete a full scale diagram of their design.
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Economics Help: The Impact of an Ageing Population on the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative analysis of what an aging population means for the future, both negative and positive, and government and economic strategies that could be employed to lessen the detrimental effects. Includes embedded links to more...
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Internet Legal Resource Guide: Employment Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
A sample employment agreement form, a contract document that outlines expectations and obligations between a new employer and employee.