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The Influence of Physical Geography

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the limits and demands of their physical world and how it relates to the survival and well-being of people.
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The Fabric of Our World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss cultural diversity, and examine how the community reflects the cultural background of the inhabitants. They read the book, People, take a community walk, create a rainbow chart, and research other states for relocation...
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On the Trail of the Blue Crab

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the article "Blue Claw," discuss crab migration, and look at a map of the Hudson River. They complete a worksheet where they must use subtraction to determine the distance migrating crabs travel.Web links, article, and...
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Vitamin C and Protein Analysis

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze various beverages to determine vitamin C content. Students research diseases resulting from vitamin C deficiencies and identify countries most affected.
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My Diary From Here To There: Understanding Mexican Culture Through Research and Diary Entries

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the adventures of an immigrant as she comes to the United States. They discuss the difficulties the immigrants had and they research the Mexican culture and society. Students create a diary of their own.
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Kwanzaa

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a "mkeka" (place mat). They explain how particular symbols and associated colors are used to focus attention to the meaning of an African-American celebration called Kwanzaa.
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AT HOME ON THE RANGE

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The student will learn how ranchers on the western frontier helped saved the bison from extinction.Hand out student worksheets. Have students read the information about bison on Student Worksheet A before completing Student Worksheet...
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Let's Read! Tops & Bottoms

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story Tops & Bottoms and learn the name of one vegetable which grows above ground and one which grows below ground.
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Inca Artifacts and Civilization Lesson Plans

For Teachers 5th - 6th
By learning about Inca artifacts and this ancient civilization students can delve into history, geography, and much more.
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Dia de los Muertos

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the Day of the Dead, an important Mexican holiday. They view videos, investigate Mexican geography and history and compare the Day of the Dead to the celebration of Halloween.
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A TOUGH NUT TO CRACK

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Based on a set of criteria, middle schoolers will evaluate the quality of pecans.1. Bring a gram scale and papershell pecans. Provide five pecans for each student. 2. Divide the class into groups of five and provide each member with five...
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Nutrition and Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the conditions faced while sailing on the ocean regarding health and physical fitness. They experience the importance of Vitamin C. Students analyze the cause of many diseases and sicknesses on the ships.
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GET THE POINT!

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The student will measure the width of the horns on drawings of longhorn cattle and then convert the measurements from inches to centimeters and from inches to feet.1. Review with students the steps required to measure an item and to...
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A Brief History of Los Angeles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the diverse cultures that make up the population of Los Angeles.
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HIT THE TRAIL

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students draw three cattle trails that passed through Indian Territory, using a written description of the trails and will create a diary of trail life. Students research a historical trail as assigned. Students share their information...
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Lingolex

Lingolex.com: Spanish Food

For Students 9th - 10th
Not sure what those Spanish cooking terms mean? This is a great Lingolex site! Bilingual dictionary of all sorts of cooking terms! Easy to use. Perfect while reading recipes in Spanish.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Food and Drink in the Spanish Language

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the names of the foods and drinks in Spanish. Listen to the Spanish word and match it with the correct picture.
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: How Much Water Is in a Fruit?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this lesson students investigate and compare the amount of water in an orange and an apple. Student sheets are provided in English and in Spanish.
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Department of Defense

Do Dea: Spanish 1: Unit 8: La Comida

For Students 9th - 10th
In this eighth unit of an introductory Spanish course, students learn about foods eaten in Spanish-speaking countries, traditions and eating habits, what's on a menu, they recite a tongue twister, gather and present information about a...
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BioEd Online

Bio Ed Online: How Can We Find Out What Is in Water?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this instructional activity learners use simple paper chromatography to investigate a mystery liquid. Student sheets are provided in English and in Spanish.
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Quia

Quia: Food/la Comida Flashcards

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the Spanish words for different kinds of food by playing this flashcard game. On one side of the card is a food item in Spanish and when you click the card it turns over and displays the food item in English. Review the words the...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Diversity in Latino Culture

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore the rich diversity within Latino culture using WGBY's bilingual program Presencia. The activity explores the variety within Latino food, music, and art and the individuals who celebrate their culture. Students...
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Ingles Mundial

Ingles Mundial: Food (La Comida): Listening/dialogs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Wonderful, extensive site for Spanish-speaking ELL. In this section, students listen to a couple of short audio clip dialogs in English and then answer interactive comprehension questions. Several activities provided - instructions in...
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Favorite Spanish Food Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic-friendly site that gives numerous links to classic Spanish cuisine, from "paella" to "flan". Even Christmas recipes! The recipes can be viewed in English or Spanish.