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Birds of Different Feathers: Species Specialization

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify differences in bird species and explain the concept of species specialization. They attain the knowledge that different birds occupy different habitats. Students identify characteristics and features of birds that make...
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A Chick Called Saturday

For Teachers K
Students discuss calendars in terms of measurement.
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Let's Sum It Up

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students summarize a selected piece of nonfiction text as a group. After reviewing the instructors preferred method for summarizing information by identifying the main idea and supporting details, groups write a summary paragraph of a...
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Nervous System

For Students 9th - 10th
In this nervous system worksheet, students identify and locate each of the vocabulary terms related to the nervous system in the word search. There are 15 biology terms to locate in the puzzle.
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Gastrointestinal

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this biology worksheet, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to the gastrointestinal system of the body. There are 33 biology terms located in the word search.
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Lymphatic and Immunity

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this biology learning exercise, students identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the lymphatic and immunity systems of the body. There are 42 biology terms located in the word search.
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The Theory of Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
In this biology instructional activity, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms pertaining to the Theory of Evolution. There are 30 biology terms related to evolution located in the word search.
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Genes

For Students 9th
In this biology worksheet, 9th graders identify and locate various vocabulary terms related to the study of genes. There are 18 biology terms located in the word search.
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Integrating Critical Thinking Skills Into the Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students receive an overview of critical thinking techniques. They break into small groups and practice reasoning through questions, identifying, presenting and justifying their answers.
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Consumer Culture in the 1950s: New Shopping Centers and Advertising trends

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze the cultural and social aspects of the 1950s. Using primary source documents, they work together to determine what society was like. They use that information to write an essay about how their information...
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Activity #7 Special Properties: A Discussion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify special properties of matter (absorbency, hardness, brittleness, malleability, and elasticity). They define the term matter. Pupils investigate some of the special properties of matter to aid in classifying matter.
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Translation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify and interpret vocabulary terms as they relate to vectors. Students practice translations by creating several tessellations. Students determine the direction and distance using vectors. Students use grid paper to...
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Science, Sounds And Hearing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine various sounds that are played on musical instruments. They conduct an experiment to listening to different instruments. They define significant vocabulary like "vibration" and "oscillation". Students suggest ways that...
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Biological Sampling Device Using a Sea Perch

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students construct plankton nets to be towed and collect specimens to be examined and analyzed in the classroom. They develop research skills through collection of an aquatic sample. They write lab reports after interpreting, identifying...
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Represent Rational Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars identify expanded notation and scientific notation. In this rational numbers lesson plan, students use a calculator to discover the powers of 10. Young scholars practice writing numbers in expanded notation using powers of...
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Cyberbullying

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate internet safety by discussing harassment on the web.  In this cyber safety lesson, students identify the causes and effects of cyber bullying behavior.  Middle schoolers discuss actions to take if...
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Tree-Mendous!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students classify trees. In this tree-mendous lesson, students categorize a variety of trees to assist them in playing a Jeopardy like game.  Students identify new vocabulary terms and classify the uses and benefits of trees for...
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All About Plants

For Teachers K - 5th
Students identify plant needs. For this biology lesson, students watch All About Plants and then write a paragraph describing the various details about plants.
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Human and Natural Made

For Teachers K
Students compare human and natural made objects. For this science lesson, students identify items that are made by humans and items that are natural.
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Achieving Valued Roles "Compendium Version"

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss the term initiating a conversation which means you make statements to begin a discussion with another person. They discuss if you initiate a conversation, then you have to tell the other person that you would like to...
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People Making a Difference

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research the idea of basic needs, study philanthropists in their community, and think about ways to help others receive basic needs. In this needs and philanthropy lesson, students brainstorm about basic needs. Students use...
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Mondrian, Math, and Amazing Colors

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study geometric shapes, lines, and the primary colors as they create Mondrian-like art prints.
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Oceans All Over

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify the locations and names of the world's oceans. They draw and label a round piece of fruit and answer discussion questions.
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At Your Fingertips

For Teachers 1st
First graders observe a variety of different foods including kiwi, banbnas, coffee, chocolate and discuss where they come from. They discuss the terms import and export then identify the locations where the items came from and their...