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Curated OER

Identifying Elements

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use diffraction glasses to find similarities and differences between observed spectrum of fluorescent light and an incandescent light They work in groups of 4-6 for the experiment/activity part of this exercise.
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Egypt Technology Unit

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners research the architecture and history of mummies, hieroglyphics, tombs, and pyramids of Ancient Egypt. They watch a video, explore Internet websites, and write a sentence in hieroglyphics.
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To Boldly Go Where No One Has Gone Before

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners study pictures of space vehicles and make their own space vehicle. In this space vehicle instructional activity, students study pictures of the vehicles and compare and contrast the pictures. Learners classify the space crafts...
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Curated OER

Using the Calculator (Part II)

For Teachers 1st
First graders watch a demonstration by their teacher to see how to use a calculator. They identify the numbers being used and input them into the calculator. On a worksheet, they record the answer and use coins to show the total.
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Curated OER

Using The Calculator

For Teachers 1st
First graders use a calculator to total money quantities. They use plastic coins to represent the cost of an entire purchase. Students model specific dollar amounts and how to make change.
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Curated OER

What's The Solution With Technology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the use of technology and how it could be used to solve problems. They conduct research using the resource links included in the lesson plan. The teacher chooses a problem for students to solve and leads them to the...
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Curated OER

International Trafficking of Women to the US

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students develop an understanding of the problems of the illegal international trafficking of women into the U.S. They locate nations where trafficking originates. They explain their solutions to the problem in short essay format.
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Better Lesson: Shady Figures Stations Activity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will reinforcing the concept of finding the area of shaded regions using technology, independent work, and small groups.