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Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students are taught to search the internet for statistics concepts on sports. In this probability lesson, students collect data and use the calculator to graph and analyze their data. They graph and make predictions about sports using...
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A Multimedia Science Project: Minorities and Women in Science

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a multimedia presenttation written presentation, and oral presentation detailing the contributions of three minority or female scientists throughout history.
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The Ballad of the Sad Café

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students view the film "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe" and analyze it for stereotypes of mountain and hillbilly communities. They identify and discuss Appalachian values represented in the film and write a report on their observations.
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Ins and Outs of Simple Machines

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the ins and outs of simple machines. They discover the various roles of simple machines, who uses them, where they can be found and how they actually work. Students create a compound machine using simple machines.
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Child Abuse and the Trial Process

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the elements of child abuse and neglect. Using this information, they relate it to the laws in their home state. They read scenerios and ask questions to determine if child abuse is present. They review the trial...
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WRITING AN ARTICLE FOR A CHILDREN'S MAGAZINE

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in the writing of a magazine article. They focus upon the reading of a children's fiction book and create an informative narrative. They create main ideas and supporting details for the article. The supporting of main...
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Threats to Validity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the components of the scientific habits of mind. In groups, they use this information and relate it to scientific investigations. They develop strategies to evaluate information and evidence and how to question sources...
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Nonviolent Resistance: Gandhi and King

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to research the major events and dates of Mohandas Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr. In groups, they use this information to create a poster to present to the class. They reflect on how these two men were...
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Social Studies: Presidential Mock Interviews

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students, working in pairs, conduct mock interviews of American presidents, highlighting personal and political details. They research their chosen president on the Internet prior to their role-playing presentation. Students publish...
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Ecology and Ecosystem

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students are introduced to the concepts of ecology and ecosystems. In groups, they use the Internet to research one of six topics. They present their information to the class sharing the most interesting information they found. They...
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Caribbean Culture Day

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students are introduced to about Caribbean culture through the preparation and sampling of Caribbean food, as well as become familiar with Caribbean folk songs and poetry. They also experience blindness in order to form a deeper...
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A Sense for Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discuss American Sign Language. They work in pairs to review the fingerspelling alphabet and to spell a few common words. In addition. they work with a partner to practice signs for 10 different words related to a...
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General Science Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this science instructional activity, students write short answers for questions on planets, oceans, elements, and more. Students complete 20 questions.
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Plagiarism Activity Worksheet

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this plagiarism activity worksheet, learners read two articles and identify quotations and paraphrases that constitute plagiarism.   Students write "plagiarism" or "okay" beside each quote or paraphrase.
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Philosophical Investigations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, high schoolers respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Philosophical Investigations by Ludwig Wittgenstein.
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Canadian Citizenship Game

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop a game based on their research of the roles, rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
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Rocks and Minerals- Uses Past and Present

For Teachers K
Students investigate the use of rocks in past and present societies. They examine how important rocks are.
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Developing Student Web Pages for Showcasing Research

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students employ information literacy skills to research topics. They develop topics using a graphic organizer. They draft, revise and edit research projects. They write an expository essay. They create a web page in Microsoft Publisher.
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The Multiplier (small 2-digit by 1-digit numbers)

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study digits in 2- or 3-digit whole numbers. They write and solve story problems which involve whole numbers, using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
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Don't Smoke or You Might Choke

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders conduct Internet research for anti-smoking websites. After critically evaluating websites and collecting information, 3rd graders create their own public service announcements using iMovie. Project is completed with a...
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Scales, Scutes, and Skins

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students identify the various adaptations of reptiles and amphibians. After distinguishing between reptiles and amphibians, students discuss the ways in which their adaptations aid in their survival. They participate in a hands on...
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The Water Cycle

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils are introduced to the components and importance of the water cycle. They are shown how groundwater moves using a model. Students list 9 places on earth where water is found. They define the terms cycle and water cycle.
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All Aboard: Underground Railroad Knowledge Chart

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Underground Railroad. In this Underground Railroad instructional activity, 5th graders start a KWL chart about the Underground Railroad. Students use a map to locate slavery areas and free states. Students view...
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Apple Graphing

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students sample a variety of types of apples and then survey each other regarding their favorites. They chart how many students prefer each type of apple.