Virginia Department of Education
Current Applications in Science
High schoolers may claim to have no interest in scientific revelations and discoveries, but watch how quickly they download a new app onto their state-of-the-art smartphones. Scholars discuss the scientific or technological...
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CSI: Chemistry Student Investigators
Pupils study chemistry. In this laboratory lesson students watch the CSI episodes and investigate their laboratory techniques and discuss what they saw.
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Types of Love
Young scholars study the different types of love. They identify the various types of love and the behaviors associated with each. They determine that love is a relationship which is best expressed by trust, honesty, and respect and...
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Posture Perfect
Students brainstorm definitions for posture writing their responses in web format. They then will demonstrate their idea of correct posture while sitting. Then students will stand and demonstrate correct posture when standing.
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Leaf Patterns
First graders explore the existence of patterns in everyday items. In this science and math integrated lesson, 1st graders match leaves with a name word card and organize them into four patterns. This lesson includes a reading of And the...
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Sleep and Energy
Students discuss the importance of getting a good night's sleep. They make connections between sleep, energy, and having a good day at school. They make a sleepiness chart which shows how they feel each day for a week.
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USING TORTURE ON SUSPECTED TERRORISTS
Students examine how most countries prohibit torture. They explore why torture is still considered a possible tool for preventing future losses of innocent life. They discuss some of the facts, the mis-perceptions, the arguments, and the...
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Multiple Intelligences: What Are You Good At?
Students identify their intelligences. In this multiple intelligences lesson, students analyze how everyone learns in different ways. Students complete a series of worksheets to analyze their learning preferences then discuss...
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Addition Properties
Student study addition properties. In this addition properties lesson, students use multiple methods to solve various types of problems. Students illustrate and describe in various ways the Commutative Property of Addition. Students...
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In the Field with Salamanders
Students observe salamanders, take pictures of them, and classify them into an online format. In this animal classification lesson plan, students use collection materials and digital camera to photograph and observe salamanders. Students...
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Acceptance Sampling
In this algebra lesson, students sample food and identify acceptance sampling. They create specific plans to meet specific situations as they sample the food. There are 6 questions.
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"SMART" Science
Seventh graders explore science topics using a SMART board. In this respiration lesson plan, 7th graders see how and why cells use cellular respiration. They see a cellular respiration recipe on the SMART board and watch as the cells...
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Speaking Skills - Asking Questions
Students improve speaking confidence when using difficult question forms. This lesson focuses on helping students explain how to engage in this kind of social conversation. A worksheet imbedded in this plan provides practice.
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Parental Accountability and Public Policy
Students investigate parental responsibility for the actions of their Students. They compare the responsibility in the State of Washington and the rest of the country.
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Search And Seizure In Washington
Young scholars identify legal requirements of searches conducted with and without a warrant, and identify the legal standard for conducting searches in public schools.
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Macbeth Madness
Students research Macbeth online and complete computer and graphing activities for the play. In this Macbeth activities lesson, students research Macbeth and bookmark the URL's. Students complete activities for the topic on spreadsheets...
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Constitutional Convention
Students develop a constitution for a hypothetical country called Permistan by reviewing the constitutions from the other countries they have already studied.
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British Headmaster sends pupils home who fail to stand when he enters the classroom
Ninth graders examine an issue in a school in Britain. For this ELL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer reading comprehension questions. Students write a short story using key words from the article.
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Celebrate Texas!
Students explore social studies by completing a U.S. history research project. In this Texas instructional activity, students utilize almanacs, encyclopedias and the Internet to research the history of Texas and create a presentation...
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It's About You
Students explore the U.S. Census and come to understand more about it. In this census lesson, students build reading confidence, explain who is counted in the census, and recognize the connection between census information and community...
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Trust
Students define trust. In this social skills lesson plan, students read The Other Side and interact with their classmates to define what trust is.
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KS3 Bitesize
Students complete exercises using their five senses to improve their writing skills. In this writing skills lesson, students complete activities blindfolded and using their five senses. Students then select an abstract noun and describe...
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Being Responsible
In this responsibility worksheet, students read a checklist about being responsible and complete discussion questions after viewing a referenced video. Suggestions for writing and students activities are also given.
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Saying No
In this saying no worksheet, students read a list of steps about saying no and remaining "cool" and complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced video program. Suggestions for related activities and writing are also given.