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A Study in Paper Permanence

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders compare the permanence of papers by testing pH, determining presence of alkaline reserve as well as fold endurance, and testing lignin content. They indicate the strength by using a starch test as a comparison.
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Activity #6 'Nothing' Matters: A Demonstration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students observe the 'pouring' of a gas. They compare the masses (weights) and densities of two gases. Pupils define the following terms: matter, mass, and density. Students answer questions after watching the demonstration.
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East Asia--The Asian Holocaust

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the effects of the Asian Holocaust by comparing it to the Nazi Holocaust. They view a Power Point and discuss the comparisons between both Holocausts. As they compare and contrast both, they discuss their reactions...
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Where to shop?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study a topic of an environmental nature that is relevant to them (as individuals) on a local level, but with global implications. They consider whether their family's shopping habits have any lasting effects on the environment.
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Disorders of the Respiratory System

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this respiratory system, students describe bronchitis, emphysema, and lung cancer by completing 26 fill in the blank statements.
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"Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann

For Students 7th - 10th
In this "Desiderata" learning exercise, students read and discuss this short poem with their classmates. Students relate the poem to real world issues.
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Climatic Changes

For Students 9th - 12th
For this climate changes worksheet, students review the different events such as volcanic eruptions and El Nino that change the climate. This worksheet has 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.
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Roller Coasters in the Classroom

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students define kinetic energy and know the effects of weight and speed on momentum.  In this investigative lesson students get into groups and design a roller coaster. 
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Why Study Fractals?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of fractals. In this fractals lesson, students use the website to research where fractals occur in nature. Students research what fractals are and how fractals are used to solve real world problems.
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ROLLER COASTERS IN THE CLASSROOM

For Teachers All
Students define potential and kinetic energy and explain the relationship of height to potential energy.  For this roller coaster lesson students construct a model of a roller coaster which will allow them to see the basic physical laws. 
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State Sovereignty and the Ethics of Intervention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars study the history, ethics, politics and law of state sovereignty and its limits.  In this investigative lesson students listen to a lecture, discuss then complete a few assignments. 
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Breaking News English: The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "The Year 2007 to be the Hottest Ever," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "New Ageism Laws Let Older Bankers Sue for Millions," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English instructional activity, students read " Rice Faces Questions over CIA Prisons," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: The Queen's Speech

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "The Queen's Speech," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.