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Math: a World of Symmetry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students expand their knowledge of quadrilaterals and identify basic symmetrical forms. Over three weeks, they explore the math, application, and discussion of symmetry. After conducting Internet research, students create symmetrical...
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The Meaning of Genetic Variation

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students investigate variation in the beta globin gene by identifying base changes that do and do not alter function, and by using several Internet-based resources to consider the significance in different environments of the base...
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Downhill Skiing Flash News!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view the Olympic Games events in real-time via satellite feed, Olympic Games sites on the Internet, or CNN. They report results as soon as they happen and quickly edit their news flashes for correct spelling, grammar, and usage.
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Predicting Monthly Precipitation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students should log onto, and collect data from, a specific site on the Internet. They average and compare the data using the Excel spreadsheet program, make predictions from their data, and determine the percent error of their predictions.
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Hawaii

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore how to do research on the Internet. After they have completed looking up information they create a haiku.
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SIM Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify and interpret the concept of an ecosystem and the potential impact humans have on ecosystems. They also proficient in organized and methodical Internet searches. Finally, students become proficient with public...
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OUT OF THIS WORLD AND INTO OUR CLASSROOM

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create projects on Astronomy using math concepts and use of Internet resources.
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Alphabetical Insects

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research using the internet, the library, and other sources to create a list of insects beginning with each letter of the alphabet. They provide the common name, the resource where it was found, and a brief description of each...
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Solar Energy: Become a Sun Chef!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design and construct a solar cooker. They use the Internet to research solar collectors and the process of changing light energy into heat energy.
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Globe Raider: Part I

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research a Spanish speaking countries using the Internet and other appropriate resources. They work in groups to complete a computer based treasure hunt before completing a Globe Raiders worksheet. They use the research...
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Take a Survey!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss proper uses of the Internet. They complete the 8-question survey by selecting their favorite answer for each question. They click one time in the white circle to choose an answer and click Next at the bottom on...
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Vietnam War Personalities Activity

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars research a famous personality from the Vietnam War era. Using the Internet, they gather only information from the sites available to them and three other print sources. They write a two-page report and a visual...
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Teaching the Class about Community Helpers

For Teachers K
Students use the computer to research information about community workers on the Internet. In this technology lesson, students pretend they are the teacher and that they have to share what they know about the community member chosen....
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Imagining Homes and Environments

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discuss relationship between environments, natural resources and housing, establish connection with students in classroom or school there, and paint pictures of what they think homes look like based on basic data about environment.
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Plan an Advertising Campaign to Attract New Citizens

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine how to use visual media as a creative way of thinking about and responding to immigration issues. They conduct Internet research, and design and create a poster or brochure to attract new immigrant to Indiana.
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How to Make a Chili Dog

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students practice sequencing skills. They discuss what makes a hotdog and the proper sequence for performing the task. Using computer technology, students create a multimedia show that deomonstrates the basic directions for making a...
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Arsenic Globally

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, using directed questions, identify five internet resources. They use these resources to identify relevant information by highlighting those sections that address the provided questions. Students present the answers to these...
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Let's Go to Nagano!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, individually and in groups, utilize Internet sites to access maps, scales, and information to assist them in calculating distances. They research modes of travel from their homes to Nagano, Japan, and write a travel agenda for
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Why or Why Not Law?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, study the law on the Internet.
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September 11th

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use the Internet to complete a webquest about the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. They complete a worksheet with the researched information.
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Poet-Tree (or shrub or forb)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write poetry to describe a noxious weed. They form a personal relationship with, and a better comprehension of weeds. Students explain what the basic elements of a haiku are. They describe a particular weed, and comprehend...
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Haiku For You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss prior knowledge of Haiku. They use computers with internet connection to find information about haiku. Students work in small groups to summarize their research and discuss Japanese culture. Students write and illustrate...
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African Safari

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students create an Excel spreadsheet that show a budget for a trip to Africa to see wildlife. In small groups, they complete internet research to determine the countries and sites to visit then calculate the costs involved for the trip....
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American Presidents Scavenger Hunt

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, students use the internet in order to find basic information about American presidents for the seven questions followed with an extension activity.