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Exploring Racial and Ethnic Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore and examine racial and ethinic diversity in the metropolitan areas of the United States. They examine data from the US Census Description of Race and Ethnic Categories. Students explore the population by race and...
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Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the life cycle of a cell. In groups, they identify and describe the function of organelles. They compare and contrast the differences and similarities between plant and animal cells as well. They complete...
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Research a State in the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research one state of the United States of their choice. Using the internet, they gather as much information about the state as possible along with appropriate images. They present their findings to the class in the form of a...
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Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph quadratic equations on paper and check their results on the graphing calculator. They predict the direction of the graph and the vertex point. Students use the vertex, axis of symmetry and knowledge of which direction the...
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Galloping Gertie

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use the internet to discover what a galloping gertie is. After reading an article, they answer questions and view a slideshow of various bridge designs. They examine what happened to the structure when the bridge...
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Developing a Local Stratigraphy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine rock strata for the distribution, deposition, and age of sedimentary rock. They describe rock types in a variety of outcrops and construct a regional stratigraphy.
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Environmental Assessment Course

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore how the campus is linked with the larger environment. They investigate how to collect data by interviewing and researching, analyze findings, and make recommendations. Students explore how to present their findings to...
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Sarita Wetland Restoration

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students collaborate on the plannng and implementation of the Sarita Wetland Restoration. The Sarita Wetland is the remnant of former Lake Sarita that was drained in the early 1900's. The goal of the entire project is to improve water...
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Salaries

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are engaged in the study of salaries and how they vary according to different occupations. They conduct research using a variety of resources in order to summarize the earnings potential in the human services field.
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What is a Global Citizen?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students discover how to become a good citizen and to make a positive difference in our world. For this social studies lesson, learners put a list of 9 social and environmental responsibilities in order of importance. Groups discuss and...
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Gender Equity in Fairy Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore language arts by researching fairy tale stereotypes. In this gender roles instructional activity, students read the stories Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White with their class. Students analyze the...
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Women in Mathematics: History to Today

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate important women in Mathematics.  In this middle or high school mathematics lesson, students research the accomplishments of women that played an important role in the history of mathematics or women currently...
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Gender Equity--Cinderella: An Adaptation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify characteristics common to heroines in a fairy tale and list ways images affect males and females.  In this gender bias lesson, students see an adapted version of "Cinderella" and write a journal response.  Students list...

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