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Too Much...Or Not Enough?
Students discuss and define flooding. They identify areas in northeast Florida that may flood. Students examine droughts and explain the conditions that cause them. They examine the need for growth management in the state of Florida.
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SIRS Discoverer Searching
Third graders become familiar with the options on the tool and menu bar of an Internet browser and learn to identify the SIRS Discoverer to search for subject categories. They then locate and summarize an article using the SIRS Discoverer.
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The Story Tree
Young scholars create dialogue that relates to a Florida Archives silent film clip. They research the Florida Memory Project and view a film clip. They record their dialogue on index cards and review and revise the dialogue as needed....
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Bioinformatics
Students are exposed to the tools and databases currently used by researchers in molecular and evolutionary biology. They gain a better understanding of gene analysis, taxonomy, and evolution.
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Clues to Climate Change
Eighth graders study topics related to global weather patterns and their local effects. They hone their research and presentation skills using online resources content specific tools, and graphing data. They create simple PowerPoint...
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Making a Class Web Site
Fourth graders explore and discuss how to create a class web site with a background, graphics, clip art and photos. They assess the safety issues putting a web page on the Internet, develop sound interviewing techniques and coordinate...
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The Great British History Quiz!
In this social studies worksheet, students test their knowledge of British history by completing 10 multiple choice questions.
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Recording Artist and MP3 Players
Students explore the concept of being a recording artist. In this recording artist lesson, students determine the costs of producing various music products such as a demo tape, 8-track tape, and a record deal. Students discuss supply,...
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The Trial of the Bloody Sucker
Students study creatures that drink blood. In this blood suckers lessons, students watch videos to learn about creatures that drink blood. Students divide into groups and make posters about the organisms. Students then participate in a...
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Cool! Awesome! What is it?
Students infer what a mysterious object is in a photo. In this inference lesson, students practice their scientific skills to identify what they see. Students enjoy solving the mysterious identity of objects and extending their knowledge...
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I am the Walrus
Pupils research walruses using the library and the Internet, then write an essay from what they find in their research. In this investigative instructional activity students view a video on walruses then write an essay after...
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India's Endangered Tigers
Pupils explore India through maps, as well India's tigers. In this investigating India lesson students use the Internet to research the tiger and its environment.
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Living With Risk: The Human Element of Natural Disasters
Seventh graders research the Internet and the given websites to complete this lesson. In this investigating natural disasters lesson students complete several activities about natural disasters.
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Qualitative and Quantitative Data
Seventh graders study the different ways that they have been evaluated over the years. In this qualitative and quantitative lesson plan students complete a learning activity while in groups.
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The Queen's Empire
Eighth graders study insects and make observations about their habitat. in this insect research lesson students research the Internet to compile information on ants.
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SIX WIVES OF HENRY VIII
Students research one of the six wives of Henry VIII in groups to provide expert presentations. In this European History instructional activity, students view a film and take notes on Henry VIII's wives. Students evaluate the information...
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I Had To Tell This Story
Tenth graders analyze the video "Berga: Soldiers of Another War." In this World History lesson, 10th graders read a quote and discuss the meaning of the quote. Students read and answer questions based on a video
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"Exquisite Corpse" Travel Illustrations
Ninth graders research the exquisite corpse on the web. In this World History lesson, 9th graders create images that illustrate the exquisite corpse.
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Mary Ann Patten: Clipper Ship Heroine
In two groups, learners research the history and current building of clipper ships. In this inquiry lesson plan, students present information and compare and contrast the technological revolution with the development of clipper ships....
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Designing Another Juilliard
Ninth graders explore the characteristics for a top notch school. In this Social Studies lesson, 9th graders create their own fictional school that promotes excellence in a discipline of their choice. Students read Frank...
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Presenting Ecology through Rodent Control
Students discuss and explore an ecological problem regarding rodent populations. In this investigative lesson students work in teams, research a problem and present their findings to the class.
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Exploring Heroism
Students research heroism online. In this heroism lesson, students use the documentary of Heroes of Ground Zero to explore the theme of heroism. Students complete five days of activities to research and participate in activities that...
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Jewish Assimiliation in Contemporary American Literature
Students read a collection of stories and watch videos to learn about the Jewish assimilation in American literature. In this American literature activity, students watch videos about Judaism, read stories from a contemporary Jewish...
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Bbc: Captain Cook: Explorer, Navigator and Pioneer
A engaging biography of the great British explorer that discusses not only his contributions to expanding the British empire but also his work in the prevention of scurvy. Archived.