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Introducing Biodiversity
Young scholars investigate biodiversity by creating reports with their classmates. In this ecosystem lesson, students utilize the Internet to research the different types of life in our environment and different locations around...
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Chewin' in the Chesapeake
Students examine a web page on food webs and select a habitat to research. In this research lesson students identify the organisms found in the food web and present their findings to the class.
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Oil Slick Emergency
Students examine how to recover and remove oil from an oil spill. In this oil spill clean-up lesson students use role play and act like a committee to determine how to clean up an oil spill.
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Human Rights Violations
Students explore how human rights are different in each part of the world. In this freedome lesson, students define human rights, research how human rights in one country ultimately affect other countries, and share their findings...
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Beyond Louisiana
Eleventh graders examine the challenges that faced United States as a new nation. For this American History lesson, 11th graders study the chronology of events leading up to the expedition of Lewis and Clark. Students...
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Radiation Reassessed
Students investigate the dangers of radiation by exploring recent nuclear tragedies. For this scientific debate lesson, students define the idea of radiation "half life" and determine if low doses of radiation are truly damaging to...
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Twister: The Tornado Story
Students examine dangerous weather by researching tornadoes. In this extreme weather activity, students identify the states included in Tornado Alley. Students create a virtual tornado using 2 plastic bottles.
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Tornadoes
In this tornadoes worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about tornadoes. Students answer 6 questions about tornadoes.
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Cultivating Oklahoma's Future
In this Oklahoma agriculture lesson, 8th graders read and discuss information and vocabulary about new developments in agriculture. Students write essays on the future of agriculture in Oklahoma.
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Rock n' Rollin in the '50s
Students explore the culture of the United States in the 1950's. In this history lesson, students research culture in the 1950's, with a focus on fashion, music, television, automobiles, etc., then work in groups to create a...
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A Look Back
Students explore the contributions of women in the field of mathematics. In this middle or high school mathematics lesson, students use their reading and listening skills to examine lesson targeted at the stereotype of women having...
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Obesity in Our World Today
Seventh graders investigate overeating and personal health by researching obesity facts. In this healthy eating lesson plan, 7th graders research the Internet for facts about youth obesity and the causes of ailments such as diabetes....
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Europe – Religion and Reformation
Ninth graders examine the Reformation. In this European history activity, 9th graders explore the 95 theses of Martin Luther and discuss the reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to his ideas. Students then take a quiz based on the...
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Lost in Time
Students study time and how to accurately calculate it. For this time lesson students complete a lab activity in pairs and discuss their findings.
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Twain: Icon and Iconoclast
Learners examine work by Mark Twain in the context of pre- and post-Civil War America. In this cross curricular lesson, students gather biographical information about Twain, use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast him with...
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Apple Now World’s Most Valuable Brand
Students read an article about Apple overtaking Google as the most valuable brand in the world and complete several activities regarding the topic. In this ESL instructional activity, students explore brand names as they pertain to...
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Climate Change Challenge: Earth Day
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students watch a video about state policies pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions. Students plan and carry out an Earth Day service project...
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Observing First Impressions
High schoolers explore their own personal qualities. In this social awareness lesson plan, students explore their identities as results of genetics and environments. High schoolers also discuss first impressions and their reliability.
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Energy Efficiency Ambassadors
Students consider how to cut their energy use. In this physical science lesson, students investigate the connections between energy use and climate changes. Students compute the actual electrical energy consumption of 2 bulbs and...
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Energy Awareness Quiz
Students examine and become aware of critical energy issues. In this energy awareness lesson students complete an activity sheet and quiz.
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Energy Efficiency Ambassadors
Students compare two products that provide the same function but require different amounts of energy. In this energy efficiency lesson students research and demonstrate energy efficiency in action and how it applies to...
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He's Donating $100 Million to a University
Students explore the concept of social philanthropy. In this social philanthropy lesson, students read an article about billionaires donating money to universities. Students discuss social entrepreneurship and how billionaires are...
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The Dark Side of Chocolate
Students learn just what goes into a chocolate bar. In this chocolate lesson, students research cacao beans and the nations that produce them. Students also examine chocolate recipes.
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Bill Gates
In this Bill Gates worksheet, students read about the life of the businessman, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.