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Miners

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners complete various activities related to mining and mining safety. They write an energy sentence, complete a word puzzle, cut and glue safety equipment on a mining character, solve a math code word puzzle, and complete a maze...
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The Power of Compounding

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the concept of compounding interest on invested money. They explore how much interest their money would earn through compounded interest. Students conclude that they should invest early and often.
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Machines: Useful But Dangerous

For Teachers 1st
First graders study, observe, and use a simple machine. They study necessary safety and review posted safety rules related to using a machine and identify strategies for reporting any accidents or injuries.
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Space Shuttle Statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
students are the opportunity to enhance their computation skills using real life statistics associated with the Space Shuttle. Skills emphasized include working with fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, comparing units,...
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Bungee Man Lab

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the motion of a toy bungee jumper using the scientific method. They view a video of a bungee jumper and discuss what can be measured about a bungee jump. Students discuss the scientific mehtod and how to design an...
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Let's Go! Virtual Yellowstone Tour

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils research the geologic wonders of Yellowstone National Park. They locate the main geologic features of Yellowstone on a map of the park. Students write a description of the geologic features to be included on the map for a...
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Animating Motion

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners apply what they recall about objects in motion by animati ng sequences of pictures that model a set of physical conditions. They animate the orbital motions of the Earth, the space shuttle, and the Moon based on calculations of...
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Indians at Arras

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the role played by Britsih Empire troops in the First World War. They analyze the natrue, origin and purpose of propaganda. Students watch the "Newsreel", they are asked to write down everything that they can infer...
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Doing Science: Computer Models

For Students 8th - 9th
In this computer models worksheet, students read information about how scientists use computer models to advance the work of science. Students also answer a critical thinking question comparing computer simulations to direct observations.
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Leading a Council of All Beings

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this communication instructional activity, students create masks of beings.  Students then answer questions about their being.  Students meet in a circle and talk about the state of their being on this planet.
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The Magician's Elephant

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the fiction book, "The Magician's Elephant." In this literary lesson/activity, students complete extension activities that coordinate with the reading, including magic tricks, and a writing activity.
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Africa Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Africa vocabulary quiz, students match vocabulary words with definitions, 12 total. Reference for material not present, but link to site and additional worksheets is.
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Water Spiral Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this water puzzle worksheet, students use a set of 8 clues to complete a spiral word puzzle. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Environment Vocabulary and Definitions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this environment worksheet, students are given a list of vocabulary words related to the environment and their definitions. Worksheet has no associated activities.
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Average Vehicle Occupancy In Your Community

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students determine the average vehicle occupancy in their community.  In this transportation lesson students develop and analyze a survey to determine attitudes towards air pollution and transportation. 
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Benjamin Hawkins and the Creek Indians

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the settling of South Carolina.  For this U.S. History lesson, student research the events leading to the settlement of South Carolina by the Native Americans, then discuss and answer questions that relate to...
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State Sovereignty and the Ethics of Intervention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the history, ethics, politics and law of state sovereignty and its limits.  In this investigative instructional activity students listen to a lecture, discuss then complete a few assignments. 
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Geography Made Fun with Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners incorporate knowledge box into their classroom activities. In this technology integration lesson plan, students fill out a graphic organizer using Glossopedia to analyze a new subject.
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Brown vs. Board of Education and NAACP

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the issues surrounding Brown vs. Board of Education.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders study the key civil rights legislation passed in 1964 and 1965.
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Breaking News English: Israel And Hamas Reject Amnesty Report

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Israel And Hamas Reject Amnesty Report," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Converting Metric Units and Prefixes

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the length of various objects. In this measurement lesson, students convert one metric unit to another. They explain the importance of a uniform system of measurement.
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Gas Properities Definitions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students, after reading the Web page Gas Properties Definitions, complete the activity to demonstrate an understanding of the properties of gases.
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Keeping Warm

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders measure the temperature of water using a thermometer. They record the temperatures of water on a chart. Students use the temperature data to determine which materials are the best conductors of heat. They discuss their...
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JetBlue Soars on CEO's Creativity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of entrepreneurship. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students read an article about how the CEO of JetBlue has become successful. Middle schoolers discuss how ADHD has helped the CEO of JetBlue....

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