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Breaking News English: Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Human Bird Flu Spreads to Western Turkey," 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: Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Energy Drinks Harmful to Kids," 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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Afghanistan in ruins

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students think about and internalize how they would help to rebuild a country. They study the meaning of global interdependence and why rich countries help poor countries. They also explore different types of international aid and...
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Buried in Ice: The Mystery of a Lost Arctic Expedition

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read a novel about a lost arctic expedition by Sir John Franklin. In groups, they discuss the author's quest to determine what happened to Franklin and his crew. Using the internet, they compare and contrast the expeditions by...
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CALORIE COUNTDOWN

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students will categorize foods according to their components and energy content.1. Design a large bulletin board with sections for carbohydrates, fats and proteins. 2. Ask students to bring labels and packages of different food products....
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Indoor Air Quality

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students examine the role of pollution indoors rather than outdoors. They identify pollutant sources and complete a KWL chart. They also measure pollutant levels and discuss how they can improve air quality.
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Live Well Now to Live Longer Later

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders select a topic to research, completing the sentence, "Are the effects of _______ really that detrimental to one's health?" They record information in a journal, including sources of information. Students work in groups with...
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Read a Tonsil Poem

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine a poster to determine where the tonsils are located and listen as the teacher explains what the tonsils are used for. They read along as the teacher reads a poem about tonsils aloud. They discuss the poem to check for...
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USING the SCIENTIFIC METHOD for PROBLEM SOLVING

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work in teams to map the scientific method as applied in a present day medical situation. Their collaboration of data and findings should lead to a mutual conclusion. Students watch a variety of video's concerning these situations.
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Genome: The Secret of How Life Works

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students become aware that genetic issues impact many areas of life, such as medicine, food and agriculture, and law. They become aware that there are many ethical issues related to genetics.
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Genetic Pamphlet with a Purpose

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers design a human genetic condition pamphlet which they present to the class and then take to a doctor's or pediatrician's office.
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Kirk Medical School

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct research on the major organ systems of the human body. They create and present 3D models of a body system, and collect basic first-aid supplies for donation to a third-world community.
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The Passing of the Papacy

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students research and study the life of Pope John Paul II life. The discover how he influences others. They view web sites and pictures of Pope John Paul's life.
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What Can I Do?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners describe the things that citizens can do to reduce ground level ozone and particulate matter. They design a flyer, poster or webpage to teach others about diesel bus retrofitting projects.
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Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars write a day in the life story from the point of view of another endangered animal. Students write to your local newspaper to express their opinions on the issue. Young scholars research a horse's diet and explain why...
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The Great Plague of 1665

For Students 6th - 7th
For this Great Plague of 1665 worksheet, students read several passages about the Bubonic Plague. Students learn its origin and how it spread.
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Beginning Critical Reading - The Flu

For Students 5th - 6th
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about the flu. Students answer 3 questions about the story and their explanations.
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Breaking News English: Marburg Virus Death Toll up to 114

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Marburg Virus Death Toll up to 114," 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: Sunbed Cancer Risk for Teens

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Sunbed Cancer Risk for Teens," 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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Extracting DNA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore DNA, genes, chromosomes and the chemicals that make up DNA. They research Internet resources to develop their knowledge of DNA. They conduct an experiment to separate DNA from peas and create a poster that they can use...
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The Alternative Fix

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the history of the government's involvement in medicine. They examine the popularity of alternative medicine in today's society and the dangers that some alternative medicines may pose. Students research the...
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Water Taste Test

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars brainstorm the different characteristics of potable water. In this general science lesson, students test several water samples and hypothesize which samples and brands they are. They discuss where drinking water came from...
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Be Screen Free for a Week

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Challenge yourself to completely close all of your electronic screens for seven straight days!
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What Are the Food Groups?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine how eating a variety of foods keeps them healthy. They also explore how similar foods are grouped together in food groups.