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Maniac McGee, Lesson 3

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students explore possible causes of stereotyping. In this multicultural awareness activity, students participate in activities in which "conditioning" affects responses. Students compare their conditioned responses to possible community...
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Adding Suffixes- ly, ful

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice adding suffixes. For this word endings lesson, 5th graders identify examples of suffixes, practice adding the suffix "-ly" and "-ful" and then complete a worksheet to practice.
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Putting a Spin on Current Events

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the artistic value of propaganda. In this visual arts lesson, students analyze antique artistic pieces for their political agenda perpetuation. Young scholars discuss propaganda techniques of the past to today...
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine biodiversity in plant life and what an ecosystem is composed of.  In this ecosystem lesson plan students go around their school and collect specimens and examine the plant species they encounter. 
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Conscience, Sin, and Correction

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders consider the structure of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. For this morality lesson, 12th graders examine the 95 Theses of Martin Luther and determine his reason for writing them. Students also discuss the...
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study ecosystems and the biodiversity within.  In this ecosystems lesson students complete a lab activity and assess the biodiversity in their own community.
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Defining Technology

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore technology by completing word processing assignments in class. In this software lesson, students utilize the software KidPix and familiarize themselves with the options, techniques and content the program offers....
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Human Genetics

For Students All
This is a worksheet regarding human genetics where students can poll the class regarding specific traits.
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Able Was I Ere I Saw Elba

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore palindromes and try writing some of their own. A second lesson centers around French food and restaurants. They create a business plan and menu for an imaginary French restaurant.
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Juvenile Justice-Disposition

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the dispositional hearing as a part of the juvenile justice system. After a brief discussion of the parts of the disposition hearing, students work in groups to review case studies involving juveniles in Utah's justice...
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Euro 2008

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students discover details about the world of British football. For this current events lesson, students browse selected websites to explore the work and history of the game, the Euro 2008, and the business aspects of the game in Britain.
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Playing Dirty

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students consider the effects of video games on students. In this current events lesson plan, students visit selected websites to study video game ratings, their effects on children, and the violence in the games.
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No Vehicles in the Park: Working with Legislation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students in pairs, or groups of three, determine if the "No Vehicles in the Park" law has been violated in each of the following situations. Let students know that it is not the definition of "vehicles" that is in question in all c
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Personal Patriots

For Teachers 1st
First graders review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America.
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Hi, Neighbor

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice speaking and listening skills by greeting and meeting classmates.
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CHAOS AND COMPUTERS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the Chaos Theory and how it came into existence.They observe order and compare it to the randomness of chaos. The activity features the playing of a game to reinforce concepts.
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Play the Game of Senet

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the ancient Egyptian game of Senet. They read a handout, research ancient games, and construct and play their own Senet game board using originally created game pieces.
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One-Difference Classification Train

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students practice their classification skills through hands-on practice. Working in groups, students identify various ways in which similar items can be classified. Given a kit of similar items, students classify objects in multiples...
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Estimating (with Digi-walker Pedometers)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners practice estimating skills with the use of pedometers.
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Roam the Halls for Fitness

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use pedometers or digiwalkers to walk as many steps as possible during a class period (in the building hallways). They assess steps walked at the end of the period for prizes and/or goal setting.
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Roam the Halls for Fitness

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students walk as many steps as possible during a class period while using a digiwalker or pedometer.
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Personal Boundaries

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the functions and benefits of boundaries. They discuss personal boundaries, list personal questions, and role-play crossing personal boundaries.
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Before We Travel, We Research

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars conduct research on a historical site in preparation for a field trip. In small groups, they conduct research, and present the information to the class in the form of a PowerPoint presentation or poster.
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Revolutionary Newspaper

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write a newspaper article about an important event or cause of the Revolutionary War. In small groups they participate in a jigsaw activity, and return to their original group to report on their new information. Students...