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Breaking News English: Medicine

For Students 5th - 10th
In this medicine worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Breaking News English: Waterproof Genetically-Modified Rice

For Students 5th - 10th
In this waterproof genetically modified rice worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer...
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Kansas Ponds, Lakes & Reservoirs

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners compare the ponds, lakes, and reservoirs of Kansas.  In this geography lesson plan, students use Google Earth to research the different ponds, lakes, and reservoirs in Kansas.  Learners will discover that many of the...
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Global Climate Lesson Plans

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of global climate. In this global climate lesson plan, students research and investigate global warming and its effects on the world over the course of 9 lessons. Students create a proposal that show the...
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Salt Marsh in a Pan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a model of a salt marsh to discover the impact of pollution and human activities on water-based habitats including bays and the ocean. They recognize the relationship between natural and developed areas. Students impact...
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Your Area, Their Area

For Students 8th - 10th
In this Your Area, Their Area worksheet, students locate and identify an area on a map, then write short answers to factors about it. They then create a poster with materials provided.
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Folk Traditions in the Blues

For Teachers All
Click here to download a PDF of this instructional activity. (2.8 MB) Overview This instructional activity will enable teachers to use the blues to explore selected topics in African American folklore. Students will learn about some of...
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History, African Americans, The Blues

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This lesson enables teachers to use blues music to explore the history of African Americans in the 20th century. By studying the content of blues songs, students can learn about the experiences and struggles of the working-class...
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MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH MAPS

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define choropleth map. They construct a choropleth map. They interpret a choropleth map. They present geographic information.
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Using Local Geography to Make Maps

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research, create, and present a scale representation of the county in which they live.
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Blame It On El Nino

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students understand what the weather phenomenon El Nino is and what causes it. Students recognize how remote sensing technology can detect and predict El Nino. Students discover how El Nino effects weather conditions throughout the globe...
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The Right to Education for California's Minorities and Immigrants

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine the elements of various court cases and how state and federal laws affect them. They participate in a series of mock trials to gain a better understanding of the issues involved.
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My Own Private Idaho; Using Social Studies to Explore Idaho

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars engage in several activities to explore Idaho and Social Studies themes. Using an variety of media, students become familiar with Idaho's geography and geology.
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U.S. History: The Progressive Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Colonial Revival Movement as a response to industrialization and immigration. focusing on Deerfield, Connecticut, they create a documentary artifact reflecting the period.
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Non Native Species: English Ivy-Landscape Plant or Deadly Killer?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the impact that invasive species have on biodiversity and more natural areas.
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FOLLOW THAT WATER

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners build simple stream tables and vary the angle of the stream tables in order to simulate different flow rates and compare the results. They observe various features formed in a stream table by flowing water and compare these to...
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Wetlands/Migration

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students use a hopscotch course to simulate the problems birds incur as they are migrating due to loss of wetlands.
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Mystery Photo

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research the effects of soil erosion and pollution in the soil.
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Stewardship of Yosemite National Park

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers devise a plan that would be true to John Muir's spirit of stewardship toward Yosemite. They analyze a core map to determine the original plan and usage of the park and compare the original plan to a current park map.
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Blowing and Flowing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and evaluate the rate of erosion from water and wind on three type of landscape: bare land, land with sparse vegetation, and land covered by dense vegetation.
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Twister Season Springs into Action

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover how weather conditions can give rise to severe storms and tornadoes. They study the different types of severe weather, how they can track conditions in their own neighborhood, and how to prepare for the worst.
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Living in Hurricane Country

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how hurricanes grow and their strength levels through an interactive program. They define terms associated with hurricanes and how the public is affected by the storms.
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Pollute Locally, Spread It Globally

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students examine the rate of pollution throughout the world through an interactive program. They define air quality and the air quality index. They examine fuel economy and its impact on the Earth and renewable and nonrenewable resources.
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The Other Water Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine human impacts on the water cycle. They compare/contrast the permeability of various materials for the purpose of engineering landscape drainage systems, and answer discussion questions.

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