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When Getting There is More Than Half the Battle

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the 'Design for the Other 90%' exhibition about low-cost solutions to give the "other 90% of the world's population" access to services and amenities many of us take for granted. In this technology design...
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Window Into Another Culture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read "A Single Lucid Moment" as a class. In groups, they identify the aspects of the United States that might allow for homelessness to happen and compare it with the culture of New Guinea. They write a journal entry about how...
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How Does Climate Influence Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students demonstrate their knowledge of the Earth's systems.  In this climate lesson students identify the climate of a chosen area and the effects it has on the lifestyles of those living there. 
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Breakfast First

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore reasons why breakfast is an important meal. In this healthy eating lesson plan, students research the benefits of eating breakfast and create a cookbook of healthy breakfast items. Learners establish a breakfast plan for...
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Welcome Bags

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify ways to make new students feel welcome. For this new students lesson, students work with school guidance counselors to identify ways to welcome new students to their school. Students create welcome bags for the new...
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Korean Road Trip

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research the geographical regions of Korea. They plan a hypothetical road trip that could be taken in the country. Students also write a study journal for the trip that records possible events that could take place.
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Water, Water, Everywhere!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students become aware of the important role the ocean plays in our lives. Students will gain general knowledge about the ocean by reading information on the Internet. They discover the weather events generated by ocean conditions.
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Observation and Stimulation of bioluminescence and chemiluminescence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are introduced to chemical reactions, reaction rates, chemiluminescence, fluorescence and bioluminescence. They use glow sticks are used to demonstrate the effect of temperature on the rates of chemical reactions. Pupils recall...
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Perkins School for the Blind

Safety Skills

For Teachers K - 6th
Learning how to stay safe in a dangerous situation is of utmost importance, especially when you have a visual impairment or special need. The teacher makes up a set of dangerous scenario cards based on the provided set of guiding...
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Perkins School for the Blind

Bagging Groceries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Bagging groceries is a skill that can help learners with visual impairments understand organizing, problem solving, and weight discrimination. In addition, it is also a wonderful job skill. Help learners as they determine how to bag...
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Build a Polyp

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research coral polyps. In this coral polyps lesson plan, students discover the anatomy of a coral polyp and how they feed. Students create an edible coral polyp model.
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Gandhi's Ashrams and School Sustainability

For Teachers 2nd
Explore philosophy and religion by researching Gandhi. Lead your young students to investigate the life and accomplishments of Mahatma Gandhi by reading the assigned text. Your class will define sustainability and create a sustainable...
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NOAA

Fishy Deep-sea Designs!

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Oceans represent more than 80 percent of all habitats, yet we know less about them than most other habitats on the planet. The instructor introduces the epipelagic, mesopelagic, bathypelagic, twilight, and midnight zones in the ocean....
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American Museum of Natural History

What do you know about Biodiversity?

For Students 6th - 12th
What do your classes know about biodiversity? A 10-question online quiz asks questions related to biodiversity and species groups. As learners answer questions, they click on links to additional information. The lesson could be an option...
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Varying Sentence Structure

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Show your writers how to use simple, compound, and complex sentences to add variety to writing. In addition, examples show how to employ semicolons and coordinating conjunctions to combine sentences. Colorful illustrations and graphics...
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Window Into Another Culture

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine cultural conflict issues. In this global studies lesson, students read the Robert W. Soderstrom essay " A Single Lucid Moment." Students discuss the essay and confrontation that may occur between cultures.
Interactive
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 4 - Exercise 3c

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, learners 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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Bratislava Old and New

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the capital of Slovak.  In this World History lesson, students read an article that describes specific details about Bratislava, Slovak, then complete numerous activities that are centered around the article,...
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Healthy Eating

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students examine healthy diet. In this health lesson plan, students use Online resources and provided web links to research the effects of diet on the body.
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Because of Winn Dixie: Water Management Practices

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the book Because of Winn Dixie and define the characters, setting, and plot. In this Winn Dixie lesson plan, 4th graders also identify quality water management techniques addressed in the story.
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Invent a Holiday

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students compare their own special holidays and traditions and then use their imaginations to create their own holiday.
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The Human Organism

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify their feelings and learn constructive ways of handling conflict. In this feelings and conflict lesson plan, students read a story about conflict and identify ways to understand emotions and resolve conflict.
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Subordinating Conjunctions

For Students 6th - 7th
In this subordinating conjunctions activity, students fill in the blanks in 20 sentences by using a conjunction from the word bank.
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Intergenerational Relationships

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students build relations with grandparents. In this intergenerational relationships lesson, students identify questions they would like to ask their elders and prepare cookies to take to the interview. Students then complete the Power of...