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Paragraph Writing

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write paragraphs. In this paragraph lesson, 3rd graders discover the parts of a paragraph as they are compared to the pieces of a sandwich. They write their own paragraph to a foreign pen-pal describing our country. 
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Perceptions - Frame of Reference

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students understand that a person's perception or judgement of something or someone is greatly influenced by one's frame of reference including one's values, beliefs, experience and country.
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Edible Soil

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Students examine the components of the soil in their community. Following directions, they create their own edible soil to be eaten at the end of the activity. They discuss what makes soils around the world different from those found...
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Exploring & Creating Mythology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own...
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Mrs. Katz and Tush

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read Patricia Polacco's Mrs. Katz and Tush before comparing Jewish heritage with Black history using a Venn Diagram. They complete the diagram either as a whole group or in a small group setting. Next, they sample the Jewish...
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Activity #18 Decompostion of Baking Soda

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students observe what occurs as baking soda is heated. They explain why a chemical rather than a physical change occurred during the procedure. Pupils identify the tpe of reaction (decomposition). Students conduct a glowing splint...
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Activity #17 Co2 From Alka Seltzer

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners observe what occurs when Alka Seltzer tablets are added to water. They explain why water stays in the jar when it is above the surface of the water. Pupils test for the presence of carbon dioxide by conduting the match test.
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Activity #19 Oxygen For Yeast

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars observe and record what occurs when yeast is added to hydrogen peroxide. They indicate why a chemical reaction (decompostion) must have occurred during the experiement. Pupils explain why yeast was used. Students...
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Math, Chemistry, and Food

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the effects of chemical reactions when cooking. Using the Internet, they research enzymes and then mix jello. They examine their results and test enzyme activity by adding pineapple to the jello. Finally, they test...
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Kamchatka: Just Gushing with Geysers!

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore geysers. They identify the parts of the geyser and how it works. Students create a working model of a geyser. They write a brief summary about their geyser.
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Medieval Recipe Translations

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students analyze recipes from several medieval English manuscripts and collections. They view them in their original language accompanied with a literal translation and followed by a modern interpretation of the recipe and its cooking...
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BUILD A BURGER

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students recognize and name the products used to build a hamburger. They review the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Students are given worksheets, and they match the burger parts to the picture parts. They conduct a taste test on samples of the...
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LOSING GROUND

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students will observe wind erosion and how crop residue prevents erosion.Point out the three kinds of fields to the students. Do as much or as little instruction as needed to explain the pan with crop residue. Conservation tillage...
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BREAD IN A BAG

For Teachers 4th - 5th
If possible, acquire a handful of wheat kernels from a local farmer or seed dealer. Hand them out so students can feel them and see what they look like. Share background information. 2. Draw a wheat kernel on the chalkboard, or use the...
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Free Enterprise -- Product Cost

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the concept of free enterprise. In groups, they discuss the price of various food items and decide on which item to produce. They calculate the cost of producing the item and share their results with the class.
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Ground Beef Experiment

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students identify what ground beef is and the difference in fat, flavor and moistness between the three types - regular, lean, and extra lean. Then, they conduct an experiment to compare the effect of pan frying between three different...

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