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Prosthetic Party

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine human anatomy by creating a prosthetic limb.  In this medical engineering lesson, students view numerous images of prosthetics used in science today and define several medical terms associated with prosthetics....
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Can You SEA Walls?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how wave energy that is generated and transferred in the ocean. They explore the aspects of a wave and how its energy affects the ecology of the seashore. Students engage in an activity that uses the nature of science...
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The First North Americans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and interpret the different North American Indian groups, by region, and the type and impact of their interaction with Europeans. Then they complete an overview of one main Native American group during the age of...
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Meeting Your Students' Learning Needs With Differentiated Instruction

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Here are three ideas to help differentiate classroom instruction.
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Environmental Harmony

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use information from a variety of media to evaluate different artists' views on the human relationship to nature. From these sources, class discussion, and personal experience, students will synthesize a thoughtful,...
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4-H Food Science- Advanced Activity

For Students 6th - 8th
In this advanced activity food science worksheet sets, students complete a food find word search puzzle, and practice food photography as they investigate it as a career. They examine food preservation methods through a food preservation...
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Niches and Adaptations

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students present information about a species, its niche, and adaptations. In this lesson on animal environments, students explore how surroundings can affect a given population resulting in adaptation.
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Nureyev: After Petipa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine dance and choreography in Russian history. In this Russian history lesson, students discover details about Russian ballet and the work of Marius Petipa as they conduct independent research and present their findings to...
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Enzymatic Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe how a cell uses an enzyme to rid itself of a poisonous substance by experimenting with hydrogen peroxide, potatoes, liver and carrots. They record the temperature and changes of the hydrogen peroxide as other elements...
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Germs and Preventing Illness: An Inner and Outer

For Teachers 1st
First graders looks at germs through a microscope and identify two that can make us sick. They compare their mouth before and after they brush their teeth and practice proper hand washing techniques. They study the impact of Edward...
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Who Are You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of self and analyze the Human Organization Theory. Individually, students write poems about themselves. In small groups, they create a poster related to the 14 categories of the Human Organization Theory....
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The Use of Myths in Science

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are told stories, myths and legend to explain their world. After telling the tales and discussion them, students are assigned to write a myth that describes a familiar situation, such as why the school garbage cans are...
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The Use of Myths in Science

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine folk tales to determine the basis for scientific myths. They demonstrate through the discussion of the folk tales that the perception of the world has changed as new information is gained. They write their own folk...
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From Eggs to Frogs

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders receive a small container of tapioca pudding, they are to pretend that it is frog eggs. The students pretend they are birds who see the eggs, and eat some of them. They discuss what would happen if these were really frog...
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Management of Wildlife Resources

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars investigate how wildlife management policies affect the size of large animal populations. They develop a spreadsheet that incorporates a mathematical model to predict big game herd sizes, and using worksheet data manage a...
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Historical Figure: A Monologue

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders develop their speaking skills. In this monologue lesson plan, 4th graders watch their instructors model a monologue regarding Abraham Lincoln. Students apply these skills as they research a historical figure from their...
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Family Genealogy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a family tree. In this genealogy lesson plan, students research their family history and create a pictorial representation of their family tree. Students use the computer to design the layout and scan pictures.  
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Classification of Cerealites

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a dichotomous key. In this categorizing lesson, students create a dichotomous key for different types of cereal. Middle schoolers classify the cereal into groups such as flakes and cereal with holes. Students...
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The Rise and Fall of the Jim Crow Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore African American history by researching the Jim Crow laws. In this Civil Rights lesson, students define the Jim Crow laws, the reasons they were put into place, and how they were ultimately defeated. Students write a...
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Adapting a Musical

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students transform literature into musical productions. In this integrated arts lesson, students discuss how musicals are written and produced. Students then select literature they are familiar with to adapt into musical productions.
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The Desert is Theirs: Adapting to Our Environment

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students determine how animals and people adapt to the desert environment. In this desert lesson, students review vocabulary about the desert and how humans have to make changes to accommodate their environments. They listen to and...
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Kalahari Explorations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore world geography by completing graphic organizers and researching the Internet. In this Kalahari desert lesson, students identify the geographic location, weather and creation of the Kalahari desert. Students define a...
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A Trip Down Memory Lane- Memoir Lesson Plans

For Teachers 4th - 8th
By teaching memoir lesson plans, teachers can help students expand their awareness of different languages and cultures.
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How to Inspire the Young Inventors in Your Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learning about inventing and innovation can be exciting and empowering for all students.