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Common Gemstones and Fossils
In this science worksheet, 4th graders respond to questions pertaining to gems and fossils. Students answer ten questions which give clues and visual aids to assist in answering.
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Fact and Opinion Pre-Test
In this fact/opinion activity, students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Students may click on a link to view correct answers.
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Floods: Rising Waters and You
Students examine the relationship between human-made structures, flood waters and the increasing population through video clips, websites and a lab experiment.
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Investigating Human Behavior
Students explore the Holocaust and themes such as prejudice and discrimination.
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Web Wilderness
Fourth graders write an expository paper using notes taken during a field trip or a guest speaker.
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Hebu Mandari
Students sing "Hebu Mandari" by John Parker in this High School Choir lesson. State and National Standards are addressed. The lesson emphasizes student ability to sing Major 3rd and Perfect 5th intervals in the group choral setting.
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Strawberry Girl: Lesson 5
Students read the book Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski. In this literature lesson, students read chapters 8-15 and complete journal entries. They look at how life was in the 1890's.
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Volcanoes: How Safe Are They?
Students explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.
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Scaling the Map
Students practice determining map distances using the map scales. They discover how much an area represents on the map in relation to the actual area. They decide on the best place to build their cavern.
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AMACO Gloss Decorating Colors... "Majolica GDC's"
Students use different techniques to apply a decorating gloss. In this informative handout, students are introduced to various techniques for applying Gloss Decorating Colors for Bisque and Majolica.
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Keep Your Lamps
Students practice their singing using the correct posture. Using music, they practice reading it and using the correct rhythm. They are introduced to a Oratorio and stretching exercises to use before beginning a song. They share their...
Other
Henry Morrison Flagler, History of the Railroad
A thorough biography of Henry Flagler, a man instrumental in the history of Florida: his work in St. Augustine, his work with the railroads, his life in Miami, and the building of the railroad to Key West. Much more information is given...
University of South Florida
A Short History of Florida: Ponce De Leon: Florida's First Spanish Explorer
Read about Juan Ponce de Leon, his exploration of Florida, and his fruitless search for the "Fountain of Youth."
Other
The Seminole Tribe of Florida: Culture
Use this site to explore the culture of the Seminole Indians of Florida. There are links to find out about their art, basketry, clans, and much more.
Other
The Seminole Tribe of Florida Culture
Use this site to explore the culture of the Seminole Indians of Florida. There are links to find out about their art, basketry, clans, and much more.
Other
Augustine.com: History of St. Augustine
A detailed text of the history of St. Augustine, Florida. The menu bar to the left acts as an interactive graphic timeline allowing each main event to be viewed. An excellent source for detailed research.
A&E Television
History.com: Florida
Take a detailed look at the state of Florida! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
Other
Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Popular Imagination
This rich visual exhibit celebrates Florida's diverse cultural and social history by showcasing artifacts from Florida's history collection. A history of the growth of the state's tourist industry is noteworthy.
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Museum of Florida History: Florida in the Popular Imagination
This rich visual exhibit celebrates Florida's diverse cultural and social history by showcasing artifacts from Florida's history collection. A history of the growth of the state's tourist industry is noteworthy.
Other
City of Miami Beach: History of Miami Beach and South Florida
A brief history of Miami Beach on the city's official website. A link at the end of the text, Historical Photographs, takes you to a collection of one hundred sixty-nine photos, going back to the late 1880s, that can be viewed as a...
The Newberry Library
Newberry: Geography of Transportation: Map 12: Auto Trails of Florida, Ca. 1924
Lessons for students K-12 using historical maps teach students about the history of travel and tourism by car, identifying the technological and economic changes taking place in the 20th Century.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: A Brief History of the United States by Joel Dorman Steele
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book A Brief History of the United States by Joel Dorman Steele (c1885). This is an illustrated history of the U.S. from the early settlers through the Reconstruction...
Other
Spaceline: History of Cape Canaveral (b.c. 1948)
This site is a history of the Cape Canaveral area in Florida. An extensive look at the peoples who settled in the area and its history through 1947.
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Springs Eternal Florida's Fountain of Youth
A PBS website where you can learn all about what's swimming around below the waters of Florida.