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Florence Nightingale
Florence Nightingale was known as the "Lady with the Lamp" who revolutionized how patients were cared for in hospitals. This presentation provides a glimpse into her life and deeds. Use this as an example of a biographical presentation,...
University of Southern Indiana
Manifest Density
There's a lot content packed into the four lessons of this physical science unit on density. From salad dressing to the water cycle and hot air balloons, these lessons engage students in hands-on activities that explore real-world...
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Medicine Through Time Giant Crossword
In this recognizing the history of medicine crossword worksheet, students use the across and down clues to review medicine, diseases, and people through time. Students write 31 answers.
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The Eiffel Tower is the Symbol of Paris
Fashioned in a simple format, the subject of this presentation is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and could be a model for future projects. Even if your class does not do a unit on famous sites in European cities, this could be used a a way...
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Whom, Whose, and Who's
In this whom, whose, and who's activity, student choose the correct form to fit sentences in a paragraph about Florence Nightingale.
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The Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Through Ellis Island
Students complete a unit covering various aspects of immigration to the United States through Ellis Island. They plan a fictional trip to America, entering at Ellis Island. and actually visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
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Understanding Waves
Students examine the physical properties of waves to explore the word crest and trough. They use toys to study waves in air, water and light.
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The Water Cycle
Students simulate the water cycle. For this water cycle lesson, students create a model of the water cycle. Students draw the water cycle and write a paragraph explaining their drawing.
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Catch As Catch Can
Students capture and observe insects. Using provided netting, students design and create a butterfly net. They study many types of insects and their benefits. After identifying insects caught, students complete a graph. Students write...
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Catch as Catch Can
Students investigate insects. In this insect analysis lesson, students catch insects using nets they make. They identify the insects they catch and create a chart to show the numbers and varieties. This lesson includes a vocabulary list...
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Florence Nightingale
Though nursing is what Florence Nightingale is remembered for, this page concentrates on her love of mathematics and the contribution her use of statistics made to her work in improving hospital conditions, first for soldiers in the...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Florence Nightingale
Biographical account of Nurse Florence Nightingale, best known for making hospitals a cleaner and safer place to be.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Florence Nightingale
Agnes Scott College includes in its Biographies of Women Mathematicians this page on the life of Florence Nightingale. Most people do not realize that in addition to her work for nursing and hospital reform, Nightingale was also a...
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Florence Nightingale's Life: Timeline
Use this site to learn more about Florence Nightingale's life and work. There is a timeline provided for you to learn about her work as a nurse.
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Florence Nightingale: Adelaide Nutting's Introduction
Use this informative site to learn more about Florence Nightingale's life and work. "In 1939, the turn-of-the-century feminist and nursing historian M. Adelaide Nutting was asked to record an introduction to a re-release of Florence...
My Hero Project
My Hero: Florence Nightingale
Use this site to learn how Florence Nightingale "transformed the profession of nursing" through her work to improve conditions of the hospital she worked in during The Crimean War.