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Science and Technology Timeline and Report

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students research one area where science and technology have affected our lives. Using the internet, and other sources, students identify six important events that have benefited society. They create timelines, cite references, and ...
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Present Simple Verb Form Worksheet

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this present simple verb and occupations worksheet, students fill in 15 blanks using the verbs given in the key. They fill in the missing words and verbs in a paragraph. They match descriptions of occupations with the proper word and...
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Bank On It! Plants

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science and language arts learning exercise, students read an article about plants. They select from 7 words to complete the article. Students learn about the advantages of plants to our environment and practice reading...
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History Close to Home: Creating Your Own Special Museum

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars create their own museum exhibit. In this museum creation lesson plan, students research their local history so they can decide on a theme for their exhibit and what objects they will use in order to design a museum...
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Check Out Lights and Shields with Beads

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore Ultraviolet detecting beads and conduct several investigations with them.  In this investigative instructional activity students participate in an experiment to see the harmful effects of UV light and discuss their...
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Nanofibers: Why Go Small?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the surface ratio of an object.  In this surface area to volume lesson students construct a data table, make calculations and create a graph. 
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Life in Space: International Space Station

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the potential challenges of living in space.  In this investigative lesson plan students search the Internet to locate 16 nations that are working together to build the Independent Space Station, then they divide...
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Body Invaders: Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study clinical depression and its various treatments.  In this depression lesson students create a poster that shows one of the misconceptions about depression. 
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Reading 2: Laughter Linked to Health, Happiness

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a selection about laughter and then respond to 5 true or false questions.
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Watch Your Mouth

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the importance of good dental hygiene.  In this health lesson, students examine periodontal disease through a series of activities, and how it can be controlled by good oral health.
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Sports Science Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this sport science quiz worksheet, learners respond to 15 short answer and true or false questions regarding the science of athletic activity.
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$$$eaweed

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and evaluate the world's different seaweeds.  In this investigative instructional activity students study seaweed and the harvesting of it.  They then interpret the data collected and graph the seaweed...
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Industrial Revolution - Inventor's Exposition

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the impact of the Industrial Revolution on America today.  In this American History lesson, 6th graders research a specific inventor from this time period.  Students write a paper describing this inventors...
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Occupations

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this occupations worksheet, students search for occupation words in a word search and label pictures based on occupation descriptions. Students complete 2 activities.
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Lesson Plan on Intellectual Property: Combating Piracy in China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers determine how counterfeit goods undermine the economy. In this global issues instructional activity, students examine economic principles. High schoolers discuss how international piracy and property rights undermine trade...
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Heart Disease & Stroke

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars study heart disease and how to prevent it.  For this investigative lesson students list heart disease and stroke risk factors. 
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Keep It Clean…Or Pass It Around

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the harmful and beneficial effects of bacteria. In this biology lesson, students test the effectiveness of antibacterial cleaners. They create a presentation based on researched information and experimental results.
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ESL-Idioms

For Students 5th - 7th
In this ESL idiom worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions with a phrase that is similar in meaning to a given idiom.  A website reference is given for additional activities. 
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It's A Jungle in Here!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research rainforest destruction. In this geography and ecology lesson, 5th graders work as a group to research the effects of logging, farming, and mining on the rainforest. Students gather and display data and information...
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History of the Battery

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study the development of batteries. In this electrochemistry lesson, students compare the different types of batteries. They explore its applications especially in the medical field.
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Wushu Were Here

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils create a fan-shaped story screen that explains 4 major points surrounding various facts, myths, expressions, or story elements in Chinese history, culture and/or literature.
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Sports Injury Symptoms and Causes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research possible symptoms and causes of sports injuries. They research websites to list injuries and causes on a worksheet as they complete the template. After conducting their research, they discuss how sports injuries can be...
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Bivalve or Univalve (Clam or Snail)?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the meaning of the prefixes "bi" and "uni." In groups, 4th graders observe pictures of shells and handle real shells. Students create a chart to classify each shell as a bivalve or univalve. They identify the...
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Mollusk of Interest

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Student choose a mollusk that they are interested in and research it. They present their research to the class and compile all the information on mollusks in a packet. Information must include common and scientific name, family,...