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DNA Diagnosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the fundamentals of DNA such as structure and replication. Given a picture of a gel, they circle the band that represents the smallest DNA, the largest DNA, and show which DNA sources are the same.
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Social Class, Social Change, and Poverty

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate how sociological research and literature can add to our understanding of poverty. They explore poverty and its implications on society and future organizations.
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Credit - Good? Bad?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine credit cards. They explore the detrimental effects that result from debt and poor credit. Students analyze interest rates, minimum balances, and consumer debt. Students survey the benefits of credit cards.
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Puberty

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in a whole group discussion about their thoughts and feelings surrounding puberty. Students watch a video and view slides in order to describe the bodily changes that occur during adolescence.
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Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students survey the characters in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet. Using Inspiration software, students create individual character webs for both Romeo and Juliet. Students describe the two main characters.
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The Circulatory System - Part II

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize that the heart muscle requires food. Students observe a Venn Diagram to identify foods that are good for them. Students provide one ingredient to make healthy heart soup.
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People Who Make a Difference

For Students 2nd
A thought-provoking worksheet on vegetarianism and animal's rights awaits your second graders. Learners discuss Cesar Chavez' reasons for becoming a vegetarian, then answer some questions on the worksheet.
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A Brief History of Fairfax County

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students brainstorm a list of things they already know about the history of Fairfax County, Virginia. After reading a primary source document, they discuss the similarities and differences between their prior knowledge and what they...
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Religious Influence On US History

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the influence of religion on U.S. History. Using an internet database website, they research the religious affiliation of governors, Presidents and Vice-Presidents. Students write a paragraph explaining how...
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Pregnancy and Birth

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Participants describe the process of pregnancy and childbirth. Working in pairs, they sequentially order a set of ten cards listing the steps of pregnancy and childbirth. After the cards are arranged correctly, each phase is discussed in...
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Back In The "Old Days"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders collect data during their worker interviews while in groups to compile job changes. They analyze the data to determine the categories of changes, patterns/trends of change and future projections. Each group then develops a...
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Healthy Heart Parent Night

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use a smoke analysis machine and create a visual display to show risks involved in smoking. In this cigarette smoking lesson plan, students demonstrate how to use a smoke analysis machine and show results in a visual display....
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Bully Prevention

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the topic of bully prevention. In this character education lesson, students establish what bullying is, role play bullying scenarios, and discuss how to manage bullying incidents.
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Sanitation and Disease Challenge

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore global health issues related to water and sanitation. In this Peace Corps lesson, students participate in an online game that requires them to examine how hygiene education, tapping springs, constructing wells, and...
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 3 - Exercise 6b

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 6 - Exercise 5c

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills instructional activity, students answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Romeo and Juliet

For Teachers 9th
Use this SMART board activity to review the familial relationships in Romeo and Juliet. Review the characters from the play using descriptions first, then in the context of the other characters. The SMART board file (included) guides...
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The Outsiders Journal Guide for Chapter Six

For Students 6th - 10th
In this novel guide instructional activity, learners respond to eleven short answer questions about the plot and literary elements of Chapter Six in The Outsiders.
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Plant Growth

For Teachers 9th
Examine the growth regions and tissues in plants.  The structures and specialized areas of roots, stems, and shoots are defined and supported with diagrams and pictures. Your class will also learn the details of specific growth...
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Addressing Student's Questions in the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attacks

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students discuss peacemaking. In this political policy and emotions lesson, students explore ideas for expressing feelings in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. Students reflect on punitive and restorative justice.
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Early Christian Ireland: The Arrival of Christianity from AD 400 onwards

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Tour the green hills and misty skies of Ireland in this presentation, which discusses the arrival and integration of Christianity. Some slides have a large block of text, which could be remedied with some editing. Representing the...
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Totally Trivial - "A"

For Students 9th - 12th
High school students can hone their research skills by utilizing the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line worksheet. All sorts of questions are posed: everything from questions about famous...
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We're All Different!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Use this presentation to discuss diversity and self esteem issues. Learners talk about what makes them special, why someone might bully others, and the different types of talents people possess. This is a simple, but effective way to...
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Word Roots 3: CERN, JUR, LEG Beginner Crossword

For Students 7th - 12th
Print out this crossword puzzle and have your class practice their vocabulary. There is no word bank, so learners will have to truly know the definitions and be able to spell the word to complete this activity. These words are related...