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Careers in Science

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Stuents explore the current job market for scientists. They explore types of jobs, salary range and job requirements. Students write a letter of application for a particular job.
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Mural of a Piscataway Village

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in groups to make a large reproduction on bulletin board paper and/or cardboard of one aspect of the Piscataways' life (i.e., housing, clothing, animals they hunted, crops they grew, women's work, men's work,...
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Native Americans

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are assigned a group of Native Americans from the North Carolina area to study. They research and write a paper, including sections on family, government, food, clothing, shelter, European contact, artifacts and give an...
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A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION: A SIMULATION

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss two computerized options to change the current U.S. government. In this Constitutional Convention lesson, students write a statement advocating for one of the choices and participate in a mock modern Constitutional...
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Dividing the Philanthropic Shares

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils define who volunteers are the and the types of jobs that they do. They identify various groups who volunteer in their community, and locate them on a city map.
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Shopping

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different store types and consumer buying strategies. They watch a video clip and discuss the importance of being a smart shopper.
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Heritage: Make a Model of a Typical Utah Settlement

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the different types of settlements used in Utah. They take a community map of Utah past and present and compare the two. They create a model of the early types of settlements used by pioneers in Utah.
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Explora-Pond: 1st Grade Shore Count

For Teachers 1st
First graders experience addition through the exploration of a virtual pond. They categorize the various plants around the pond, count the number of various types of plants on the pond shore, and calculate the number of shrubs.
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Comparing Apples and Oranges

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders, in groups, examine different types of apples and how they are different. They also taste the differences of each apple. They use this lesson to explore how to make observations.
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Water Use and Conservation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students discuss the different types of water found on Earth. They discover why not all water is used for drinking and calculate how much water they use. They create their own water conservation plan.
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Local Dynamics of Child Prostitution - Causes & Consequences

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students are introduced to the topic of child prostitution. They identify the main causes that drive children to this type of life. Using the internet, they research a country and how access these type of children have to healthcare...
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Pyramid Play

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners investigate the concept of the Food Pyramid. They use a game as a tool of discovery in order to classify different types of food in the pyramid. Upon completion of the game the students construct their own models of it.
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Ancient Highways-Native Byways of Salmon Lake State Park

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concept of the trail system used by the Native Americans. They compare and contrast the trails to modern transportation roadways of today. Students also define the types of information archaeologists use to...
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Fatty Food

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view various types of food that are listed as bad for all people. Students chart out all findings within this lesson. Students talk in an open forum of ways they could change their eating habits in the future.
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What It Is, What It Isn't

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders classify and sort different types of beans to be introduced to the classification system in science. As a class, they identify the characteristics of living and non-living organisms and make a chart in their journal to ...
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How Many? How Far? How Thick?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of magnetism and electricity. In groups, they are given different types of magnets and discover how the magnetic force differs for each one. They measure the amount of distance a paper clip moves toward...
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Centennial: Home Sweet Home

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the various types of homes made by Native Americans. In groups, they compare and contrast their homes to those of the Native Americans and discuss how homes reflect one's culture. To end the lesson, they read...
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Windows, Doors, Roofs, and Housing Styles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify window treatments and factors that lead to their selection. They study different types of windows and doors and a windows and doors project. They use their knowledge of styles to create an exterior drawing of a home.
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Dating

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the proper behaviors and attitudes to express while dating. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the reasons for dating. In groups, they examine various sexually transmitted diseases and discuss the various ways...
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Adequate Standard of Living: Children's Rights

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Pupils and parents participate in a variety of activities designed to explore the issue of every person's right to adequate housing. They make butter, make models of different types of housing, read books, discuss the rights and...
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Accessories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the types of accessories available in fashion. In groups, they are given a piece of clothing and are to accessorize it properly. As a class, they use this same reasoning and apply it to an interior room. To...
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Architecture Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers review vocabulary and terms associated with architecture. In groups, they complete an architecture scavenger hunt in which they examine the different types of styles in their community. To end the lesson plan, they...
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Food Poisoning

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study the bacteria that cause food poisoning using a written resource. They complete a research worksheet entitled, "America's Most Wanted." Next, they create a short skit about the causes, symptoms, prevention, and other...
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Fruit Bingo

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students review their notes on fruit as provided by the teacher. They then play a game called Fruit Bingo to identify the different types of fruit and their classifications. Each student receivec a bingo card. Finally, students identify...

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