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Teeth Identification in Omnivores, Herbivores and Carnivores

For Teachers 1st - 10th
Students practice identifying teeth. In this biology lesson plan, students explore the differences in teeth structure and how it determines what a specific animal eats by constructing a raccoon puppet.
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Arthur Meets the President

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars take a pre-test on presidential knowledge.  In this president and Washington, D.C. lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and discuss it.  Young scholars work in groups to brainstorm everything they...
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Around the World, A Multicultural Unit

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate Native American tribes through their stories.  In this cultural lesson, students read stories of the Inuit tribe and discuss the themes, people, and customs.  Students illustrate a picture of the Inuit...
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Cocaine in the Brain

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the effects of cocaine and heroin and withdrawal symptoms.  In this drug  instructional activity students participate in an activity that illustrates cocaine's actions. 
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Pump Up the Volume

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders calculate volume. In this volume lesson, 4th graders calculate, estimate, and compare units of volume in English and metric systems.
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Law of Sines and Law of Cosines

For Students 11th - 12th
For this Pre-calculus/Trigonometry worksheet, students use the laws of sines and cosines to solve triangles. The four page worksheet contains thirteen problems. Answers are not included.
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Aerodynamics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the basic principles of aerodynamics, including the roles and identity of natural forces involved. They examine how the force of gravity is overcome by the curved shape of an airplane wing and air pressure.
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Using Comics to teach Habitat and the Balance of Nature

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students visit a specific online comics website to view a comic. They discuss the elements of the food chain that were seen in the story. They choose an inhabitant of the pond habitat that they have been reading about and do a research...
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Time Management

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are taken through the design process to develop a system of time management for themselves and others. They practice participating in a critique of other students' time schedules and modify and improve their initial time...
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Zebra Mussels and Water Pollution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Research the proliferation of zebra mussels and their effects on local bodies of water. The class obtains zebra mussels and examines them, identifying their basic structures. They brainstorm ways the mussel may have been introduced to...
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Solving Single-Variable Equations Part II, Simplifying

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of solving single-variable equations. In this solving single-variable equations lesson, 7th graders discuss how to simplify both sides of an equation. Students discuss using parenthesis and the...
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For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils play several activities that allow them to know the terminology used.  In this project management lesson students create a storyboard. 
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Working with Cuisenaire Rods In Mathematics

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn the numerical value of each underlined letter of the standard Rod Code and develop systematic usage for building new units.
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Folk Tales Thematic Unit

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read different folk tales and discuss them. They are given a template of a letter and they are to write a friendly letter. Special education students are paired with advanced students to help them.
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Nebraska Entrepreneur Success Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore entrepreneurs of Nebraska. In this business and social studies lesson, students research Nebraska entrepreneurs to discover the history of their successful company.
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Chucky Chickadee

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars create an original project dealing with birds. In this bird instructional activity, students take a virtual field trip to bird feeders around the nation. Young scholars replicate the coloring of winter birds.
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Quotes About Love #38

For Students 7th - 8th
In this quotes about love #38 worksheet, students interactively complete 7 quotes about love by selecting the correct phrase, with immediate online feedback.
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Bats, Bats, Everywhere!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners research information on bats while working in cooperative groups. They design posters with the information from their research.
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Thanksgiving Web Quest

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars review the reasons why Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. Using the internet, they research the history of the holiday and discover what the first Thanksgiving was like. They also examine a typical menu for...
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What is Climate?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the differences between climate and weather. In this introductory lesson plan of a climate unit, students discuss the vocabulary and concepts associated with weather and climate. They build their information base for...
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Suspect Sources at the Republican Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore and analyze statements made during a televised presidential debate. In groups, they research and test the validity of the statements made by the presidential contenders. Students examine sources and draw conclusions on...
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Birthday Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
For this crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues birthdays. For example, "Card requesting attendance" and "Type of party."
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Painting a Neighborhood

For Teachers K
Students explore the concept of neighborhoods and identify primary and secondary colors. For this colors and community lesson, students read the book Harold and the Purple Crayon and then discuss the concept of a neighborhood. Students...
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Kids Learning Exercise -Match Word & Picture: Q

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 6 words listed to the appropriate pictures. Students may submit their answers to be scored. All of the words begin with the letter Q.