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Praying for Peace

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the lives of some of the religious leaders attending the Millennium World Peace Summit of Religious and Spiritual Leaders at the United Nations and 'interview' the leaders on their beliefs and views of the world.
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Climate Change

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore environmental care by researching the impact of human beings on our planet. In this climate change lesson, students utilize the Internet to read informational text about climate change and the effect it will have on our...
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Career Unit

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this career worksheet, students begin to investigate different types of careers and focus upon research and future planning.
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Connecting the Dots? Geometry and Architecture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the connection between geometry and architecture. In this geometry and architecture lesson, students view a video which details a geometry class design project. Students then use the Internet in a scavenger hunt to find...
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The Transcontinental Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad. In this Transcontinental Railroad lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding the effect of the railroad on Chinese immigrants and American...
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What's in My Water, and How Did it Get There?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze water samples to see the contaminants and then use the Internet to find the sources of the contamination.  In this investigative water lesson students analyze water and work together to solve the mystery of...
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Dealing with Tragedy in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the concept of human tragedy. In this September 11 terrorist attacks lesson plan, students write condolence letters, discuss the qualities of heroes, and investigate volunteer opportunities.
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South Africa Story: Apartheid, Diamonds & Gold

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore South Africa. In this South Africa instructional activity, students investigate the natural resources of the nation and how they have impacted the culture and history of the nation. Students also create a children's book...
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Life in Space: International Space Station

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the potential challenges of living in space.  In this investigative lesson students search the Internet to locate 16 nations that are working together to build the Independent Space Station, then they divide...
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The Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine different elements and explore how their properties play a role in technology.  In this periodic table lesson students view a few short videos, answer questions then research the Internet to find products made from...
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Tunnels: Underground Marvels

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine tunnels that have been constructed over time and explore the technology that is involved in constructing them.  In this investigative lesson students use the Internet to research a given category and come up with...
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Assignment Discovery Online Curriculum Right to Privacy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore privacy rights. In this civics lesson, students investigate the pros and cons of proposed national identification cards as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers pertaining to the...
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Famous Volcanoes

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students investigate volcanoes, especially the ones that have caused extensive damage.  In this famous volcanoes lesson students choose from a list of projects and work as a team to complete.
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The People Next Door

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students explore the culture and tradition of neighboring countries. In this geography instructional activity, students use travel brochures, reference materials, and Internet sites to investigate the business, fashion, language, and...
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Digital Parts of Speech

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate different parts of speech by creating digital skits. In this digital education instructional activity, students collaborate in groups to research the Internet for clips and music that represent the different parts of...
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When You're Hot, You're Not!!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate volcanoes. In this landforms lesson, students locate two volcanoes on a world map. Young scholars compare and contrast the types of volcanoes by using various Internet sites.