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Estimating Turtle Size and Age

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students investigate how to estimate the age and size of turtles, and examine variability in scientific data. They read an informational handout, identify the parts of the shell, measure the shell and estimate the age, and record the...
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Blood Business

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students identify the different kinds of blood. In this biology lesson, students investigate the antigens, agglutinins and Rh factor using their own blood. They use Punnett squares to predict blood type of offspring.
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Teaching in the Shared Way of Ghandi and Montessori

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this differentiated instructional activity, students incorporate different subjects using the Ghandi and Montessori methods instead of the traditional method used in regular schools. In math they investigate shapes, colors and sizes....
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You are the Microbiologist

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this lesson, students demonstrate comprehension of basic lab techniques by properly using these techniques in preparing a laboratory investigation, demonstrate synthesis of prior lab experiences by solving a new problem using those...
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Holding a Wolf by the Ears: Race, Economics, and the Complexity of Thomas Jefferson

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the era of slavery when Jefferson was President. For this United States History lesson, 11th graders participate in a class discussion that is led by the teacher.  A PowerPoint presentation on the topic is...
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Pedestrian Safety for Students; Research and Class Discussion

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover the causes of pedestrian trauma concerning students.  In this child safety lesson, students investigate the facts behind childhood trauma and discover why children are so often harmed in pedestrian trauma.  Students...
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Role Models

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify heroes by researching their family history. In this personal heritage activity, 1st graders define the term "hero" and the characteristics that represent it. Students research family resources and family trees in...
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Win that Bid! Selling Your Power Solution

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Power up! Class members research a type of power production using a great resource featuring a real-world problem. Groups select a type of power generation and pretend that they represent an engineering firm for their chosen power type....
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Role Models

For Teachers K - 1st
Students consider what makes a role model. In this positive qualities lesson, students read and discuss several books that have characters describing themselves in a positive manner. Students illustrate a self portrait, remembering to...
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Aboriginal Quilting Activity

For Teachers K
Students explore Aboriginal culture by participating in an art activity. In this First Nation history lesson, students utilize the Internet to research images and designs from Native American culture. Students create images on quilting...
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Contributions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the contributions of the First Nations. In this contributions lesson, 2nd graders discover the origin of popcorn. Students read about popcorn and how popcorn can be used in many ways. Students write a paragraph...
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Contributions - Grade 3

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research and report on the contributions of the First Nations. For this First Nations contribution lesson, 3rd graders read and discuss books about the Metis, Inuit and other First Nations. They compare and contrast the...
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Wind Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
What a wonderful way to explore wind power! Through this lesson, learners get a background in the history of wind power, create their own wind turbine, and the test their designs. This is a terrific way to tie scientific principles to...
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Virginia Department of Education

Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Lead your class in a fun-filled team activity that encourages collaboration while learning important concepts. Pupils actively participate in a discussion on the experimental design and the role of mirrors. They perform group activities...
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Virginia Department of Education

Work and Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Assist your class with correctly calculating the values for force, work, and power as they determine the amount various activities require. They gather data and participate in a group discussion to compare results upon conclusion of the...
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Graphing Systems of Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Solve equations and graph systems of inequalities. Designed as a lesson to reinforce these concepts, learners revisit shading and boundaries along with solving linear inequalities.
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Virginia Department of Education

Meiosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Intrigue the class by completing a lesson on meiosis, filled with challenging and insightful activities to spark the interest of every person in the room. Each member of the class learns about genetic disorders due to faulty meiosis, and...
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Role Models

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify role models. In this role models instructional activity, 2nd graders research members of the community who are considered role models.  Students identify personal heroes and create a poster to assist them as they...
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First Nations Contributions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the contributions made by the First Nations to Canada. In this Canadian history lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast First Nation creation stories to migration theories. Students then research the...
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Diversity - Grade 7

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders consider the diversity of the First Nations cultures in Canada. In this cultural diversity lesson, 7th graders research the cultural groups of the First Nations as well as their contributions to Canadian society. Students...
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Role Models- Grade 9

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research Aboriginal role models. In this native studies lesson, 9th graders select leaders of the First Nations and Metis Nations of the Saskatchewan and research their contributions to society. Students create presentation...
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Leaves, Flowers, Seashells, Mirrors and Symmetry

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students develop an understanding of patterns and symmetry. In this symmetry and pattern lesson, students use real world patterns then analyze and extend them. Students also use real world items while discovering and observing symmetry. 
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students factor trinomials correctly. In this algebra lesson, students review the rules for factoring trinomials. They factor different polynomials as they relate the same concept and idea to facoring trinomials.
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"Graphing Your Motion"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the concepts of motion, velocity, and acceleration through graphing their own movement using LoggerPro. They explain the difference between speed and velocity using the weather vane example. They discover the difference...