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Defining Technology

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore technology by completing word processing assignments in class. In this software lesson, students utilize the software KidPix and familiarize themselves with the options, techniques and content the program offers....
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Shh...It's a Secret!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore codes, decode secret messages, and create codes of their own to use with their friends. They examine the use of gestures, letters, symbols and numbers in codes.
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History and Analysis of Cryptography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners are introduced to the code systems and art of cryptography. As a class, they review prior knowledge and brainstorm lists. Using the internet, they research the history of codes and determine how they are structured. They also...
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The Secret is Out

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research history of biomedical research and development of ethics in clinical trials, define informed consent, describe primary components of informed consent decision, and discuss government's role in protecting rights of...
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Cinderella Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore their creative writing skills. For this Cinderella writing lesson, students compare perspective as they read and discuss 2 versions of the "Three Little Pigs." Students then watch "Cinderella" and use their creative...
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Observing Elections Around the World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine elections in countries around the world. In this elections lesson, students watch a video segment regarding election observations and then access selected websites to research specified elections. Learners prepare...
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How Do I Learn Best?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students discover their learning styles. In this language arts lesson, students read about the various learning styles. Students determine their learning style and discuss how they can use this knowledge.
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Volcanoes:How Safe Are They?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore volcanoes, locate them on maps, record general information about volcanoes, and organize information on a fact sheet.
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We the People: 270 out of 538

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a instructional activity that helps them better explain the quadrennial ritual surrounding the election of a president in the United States of America.
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ESL Pronuniciation Voiceless -th-

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use computers and the internet to help them practice saying the -th- sound. They use interactive sound cards to practice the sound.
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Check It Out

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students discuss the many processes involved with personal banking. They create their own budget based on their career choices. They also practice balancing a checkbook.
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Hong Kong Symphony: Heaven, Earth, Mankind

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners complete a unit on the reunification of Hong Kong with China in 1997. They watch and discuss a documentary, write an essay about unification, conduct Internet research on three artists from the film, complete a data sheet, and...
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify the advantages and disadvantages of the Treaty of Versailles. Using the text of the treaty, they discover it created more tension between groups then bringing peace to the region. They discuss how this treaty could have...
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World War I: Propaganda

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine propaganda from the World War I era. Using the examples, they identify how they were able to change the opinions of those viewing it. They discuss whether the United States entered the war to find new markets and further...
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Editorial Writing

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students Write a persuasive essay that contains effective introductory and summary statements; arranges the arguments effectively; and fully develops the ideas with convincing proof, details, facts, examples, and descriptions. They write...
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The Supreme Court

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the Fourteenth Amendment. In this Supreme Court lesson, students define due process and equal protection as they analyze the impact of the amendment and the Supreme Court on workers' rights in the early 20th...
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Analyzing the Candidates in the 2008 Presidential Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research the 2008 presidential candidates and the required process for becoming an American presidential candidate. The class discusses both the process and the candidates, and some of the reasons someone might want to run...
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Taxes: Where Does Your Money Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of taxes. For this tax lesson, students investigate types of taxes and deductions taken out of a paycheck before they see it. Students calculate the tax on a given dollar amount. Students discuss 401(k)s...
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Bill Irwin: All in a Day's Work

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students perform for an audience. In this performing arts lesson, students explore the work of actor Bill Irwin in a variety of roles. Students direct and perform a fairy tale in small groups .
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Hank Williams: My Inspiration

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners research Hank Williams and explore his life and career. In this Hank Williams lesson, students complete Internet research, listen to example songs, and watch a movie all to analyze Hank Williams. The ultimate goal is to decide...
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Hunger in Africa

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate the work of the Carter Center in addressing hunger in Africa. In this African health issue lesson plan, students respond to essential questions regarding the work the Carter Center does as they visit provided...
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Mapping a Refuge

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners record observations gathered while at a national wildlife refuge. In this lesson on wildlife refuges, students choose an observation spot and record seasonal changes throughout the year.
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Slavery Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the issue of slavery. In this African American history lesson, 4th graders visit a website to take a virtual journey on the Underground Railroad. Additionally, students read various suggested slave narratives....
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The Civil War - Reading on the Internet

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars fill out a KWL worksheet and answer short answer questions about the Civil War. In this Civil War lesson plans, students find the answers to their questions by researching the Internet.