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Molecular Biology and Primate Phylogenetics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pairs of high school biologists compare amino acid differences in the beta hemoglobin of different primates. They use the information collected to construct a phylogenic tree. Follow-up discussion questions are provided. This is a...
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Effective Writing is More Than a Five Paragraph Essay

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Groups become experts in one aspect of the six traits of writing, prepare a PowerPoint presentation, jigsaw, and teach others about their trait. Writers then focus on these traits as they compose a persuasive essay about a person they...
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Kudos by Kiddos

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students explore types of awards for children's books. They design a new award. Students review books and select one to receive the newly designed award. Students create a "medal" for the book jacket. They write an explanation of the award.
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War Consumes Europe

For Teachers 7th - 10th
How did the world react to Austria's declaration of war? This activity, guided by the McDougall Littell text, World History, has historians examining the beginnings of WWI through cause and effect analysis. Groups reference the text as...
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The assassination of the Archduke: Exploring Perspectives

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Use political cartoons for a multiple-perspectives strategy, as pupils learn about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. After an anticipatory discussion, they are split into 2 groups. The class reads a primary source account...
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Prepping for a World War I Test

For Teachers 10th
Review your WWI unit with this helpful resource. Young historians group up, complete a series of web-based activities, take a pop quiz, and examine the contents of a trunk considering items that would be most important during WWI. The...
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How green is your school?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read about Sidwell Friends School and the Green School concept and develop coverage for their student media. They employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to...
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How green is your school?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars read about Sidwell Friends School and the Green School concept. They develop coverage for their student media. Students interview administrators, janitors, teachers and young scholars. They present findings to the class.
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Purim, Esther, and Bella Abzug: Wearing Costumes and Choosing Roles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore the story of Bella Abzug and her role as a 1940s office worker. Collaborative learners work in groups to tell the biblical story of Esther and add details as each member participates. Comparing and contrasting the roles of Esther...
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The Faithful Friend

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work in co-op groups to create a Reader's Theater production of the story. Students create a flow map that sequences the major events in the story. Students research the island of Martinique and create a travel brochure...
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King Bidgood's in the Bathtub

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students add their own scenarios to the book using the same rhythmic pattern. Students describe what is happening in the picture as a class shared writing activity. Students discuss reasons why the people in the kingdom were upset that...
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Language Arts

For Teachers 5th
In this literacy worksheet, 5th graders practice putting sentences in order, use words to complete sentences, and rewrite them correctly for the 25 questions.
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Veterans Day Fact And Opinion

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students answer 10 questions about the Veterans Day holiday. Students decide if the statements given are facts or opinions.
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The Birchbark House: Chapter 11

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this The Birchbark House comprehension check worksheet, students respond to 25 short answer questions covering chapter 11 of "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich in order to help them better understand the novel.
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Durango Street: Chapter Nine

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this Durango Street comprehension check worksheet, learners define 2 vocabulary words and respond to 5 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 9 of Durango Street in order to help them better understand the novel and the author's...
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Chess Math

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students review angles. In this geometry lesson plan, students become chess players on a floor chess board. When they make a move, they need to identify the angle of their movement. In the lesson plan it says the "degree" of the angle,...
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Medieval Times Challenge

For Students 5th - 7th
In this medieval times worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about the time period. A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Leadership: Leading Off

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore leadership skills. For this leadership lesson, students examine leadership styles as they reflect on controversies and celebrations in American baseball. Students discuss the attributes of positive and ethical leaders.
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Whoever You Are

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine cultures, traditions, and feeling throughout cultures. In this cultural lesson, students use literature, maps, and cultural information to examine how people have universal feelings despite their different cultures and...
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A Monument Please, For the Big Cheese

For Teachers 3rd - Higher Ed
Students research a President from the United States. In this United States history lesson, students read about their selected President and record interesting facts. Students design a monument for the President they researched.
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Beach Replenishment Mock Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students study the issues and stakeholders involved in a beach replenishment project. In this beach replenishment lesson, students study the point of views for the various stakeholders in a beach replenishment issue. Students are...
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The Rise of Islamist Terrorist Groups

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students analyze the rise of Islamist terrorism. In this terrorism lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the growth of Al Quaeda and other terror groups. Students respond to discussion...
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"Let us Reason Together" Lyndon Johnson, Master Legislator

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the contributions of Lyndon B. Johnson. In this congress lesson, students listen to their instructor lecture on the prowess of Lyndon B. Johnson's legislative skills. Pupils respond to discussion questions connected to the...
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The Color of Justice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze racism and justice. In this legal system discrimination instructional activity, students listen to their instructor lecture on disparities in the legal system. Students respond to discussion questions...

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