Lesson Plan
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December

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars create snowflake similes, Kwanzaa plaques, menorah banners, and more for the month of December. In this December activities lesson plan, students also analyze characters in How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Lesson Plan
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Changes in Arkansas Indian Life during the Mississippian Tradition

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils research and describe major causes and effects of change in the lives of the Arkansas Indian Culture during the Mississippian Tradition.
Lesson Plan
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Historical Perspective and the contributions to the development of national and world-view of Arkansas

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the development of national and world-views of Arkansas. They discuss how people and events have shaped the image of Arkansas.
Worksheet
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Test Your Reading Skills: Complete the Sentences 4--Intermediate Level

For Students 4th - 6th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose the best word to complete each sentence.
Lesson Plan
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Dinosaurs - Creatures Of The Past

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use the Internet to search for dinosaurs, then distinguish between meat-eating and plant-eating dinosaurs. They explore theories about the extinction of dinosaurs and create illustrations of dinosaurs using Kid Pix or other...
Lesson Plan
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Rate Your Plate

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze the nutrients, calories, and food groups using the USDA CNPP website Interactive Healthy Eating Index. They write a summary of their personal findings related to their eating habits - including some ways to improve...
Lesson Plan
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Investigating Endangered Species

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars pick an endangered animal to research and report their findings to the class.
Lesson Plan
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Making Your Own Sampling Tools

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars begin a class recycling project. They create data sampling equipment using their own designs and test them in the field.
Lesson Plan
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Butterfly

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use a purchased kit to explore the characteristics and life cycles of several butterflies including the Monarch, Western Swallowtail, Red Admiral and Painted Lady. They create a plaster casting of each species for study and...
Lesson Plan
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BIOME VIDEO Exchange Project

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students videotape information about the biome in which they live without naming it and send this to other students across the nation so they can guess which biome it comes from. Students include local ecosystems, information concerning...
Lesson Plan
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Water Pollution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine what contaminated water looks like, and how it becomes polluted. They examine a teacher demonstration of water is not polluted but does contain rocks and other things that do need to be cleaned out before drinking...
Lesson Plan
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Wacky Water Critters

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students recognize the biodiversity that exists in a wetland ecosystem. They identify individual wetland organisms. Students define, identify, and comprehend the importance of adaptations. They describe the process of metamorphosis.
Handout
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Fearless Fables: The Moon in Mill Pond

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students participate in reading a fable about some animals who lacked good sense. There are no questions about the story on this page.
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Net Present Value (Npv)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains, with examples, what the net present value is and how to calculate it.
Lesson Plan
Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Health House: Food, Fitness and Fun: 24/7

For Teachers K - 1st
Engage your students in what it means to live a healthy life. They'll learn how to read food labels and understand basic nutrition. They'll take part in fun active play and learn about exercise benefits. Learn why healthy habits such as...
Interactive
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Animated Polyhedron Models

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this tool to see animated models of over 100 different types of polyhedra. There are five options for how they appear, and you can also see the net, 'explode' the solid so that the faces are separated, or drag it to rotate it...
Handout
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Internal Rate of Return (Irr)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains, with examples, what an internal rate of return is, its uses, and how to calculate it using the net present value.
Interactive
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Investment/loan Graph

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive graph lets you explore how a loan or investment performs in different scenarios. Adjust the present value, the net present value, the loan or investment amount, the length of time, and the interest rate, and see the data...
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Tick Tock Triangle

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a "three star" geometry problem where prior knowledge of probability is required to solve this "Tick Tock Triangle" problem, have fun!
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Teachers.net

Teachers.net: Explore Latitude and Longitude With Pumpkins: Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students paint pumpkins to make their own globes in this fun way to learn longitude and latitude.
Activity
Other

Teachingheart.net: End of the Year

For Teachers K - 1st
Celebrate the end of school and the arrival of summer with these fun activities to finish the school year with your class.
Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Executive Branch: President Has Fun

For Students 3rd - 5th
Have you ever wondered what a President does to have fun? Find out about the less-important part of the most important job in the country.
Activity
Maths Challenge

Maths challenge.net: Right Time

For Students 9th - 10th
You will need to do some visualizing to solve this "Right Time" problem. Have fun!
Website
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Alphabet soup.net: Farm Animals

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Check out this awesome resource on farm animals. Students and teachers will benefit from the links found within this site. Learn what sound each of the farm animals make and more.