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Strong Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research and create a poster about a gemstone. In this mineral properties lesson, students view a video about diamonds. They discuss the properties of minerals and choose a gemstone to research and create a poster.
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Forensics: Who Killed the Iceman?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore how archaeologist examine mummies. In this research based lesson, students work in groups to research two mummies and report their findings to the class through role-playing and using a model of the mummy.
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History of Hong Kong

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong.  For this Geography lesson, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks.  Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong. 
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Science for Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discuss sign language and learn how to spell some words.  In this investigative lesson students work with a partner to write and perform sign language on a given topic. 
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Your Body, Your Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners study sickle cell anemia and other genetic disorders.  In this investigative lesson students create a poster and present it to the class on a certain disorder. 
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The Periodic Table of the Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine different elements and explore how their properties play a role in technology.  In this periodic table lesson students view a few short videos, answer questions then research the Internet to find products made from...
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Modern-Day America: Ronald Reagan Presidency to 9/11

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine contemporary America. In this contemporary American history lesson, students watch a DVD titled "Modern-Day America," discuss the events depicted in the video, and create memorials for those who perished in the 9/11...
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World War II: Causes and Consequences

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine Hitler's occupation of Europe and the Allies' efforts to fight it.  For this World War II lesson, 10th graders examine how World War II changed American society, especially for women.  Students analyze a...
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Forced to Flee: Famine and Plague

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine events the lead people to emigrate. In this Irish Potato Famine lesson, students research primary and secondary sources regarding the Irish Potato Famine and collaborate to create a classroom mural depicting the famine...
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The Hidden History of Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore daily life in ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students research Internet and print sources regarding aspects of daily life in ancient Egypt. Students compose fictitious journals based on their findings.
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The Hidden History of the Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compare entertainment in ancient Rome to entertainment today. For this ancient Rome lesson, students research the details regarding the entertainment that occurred in the Colosseum and the Circus Maximus in Rome. Learners...
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Ancient History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore early civilizations. In this ancient history instructional activity, students research Neanderthal and Egyptian civilizations for information regarding how the civilizations flourished. Students also watch Discovery...
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European Tour: History and Tradition: Sistine Chapel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Sistine Chapel. In this visual arts instructional activity, students take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel. Students examine the scenes depicted on the chapel's ceiling and share their impressions of the artistic...
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Body Invaders: Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study clinical depression and its various treatments.  In this depression lesson students create a poster that shows one of the misconceptions about depression. 
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Body Invaders: Headaches

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a commercial for a headache treatment. In this headaches lesson, students view a video and discuss the types of headaches and their treatments. They write a script for a commercial for a headache treatment.
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Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the theory of evolution and the controversy.  For this evolution lesson students view a film on Charles Darwin then they write an essay about whether or not intelligent design should be taught in science class. 
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Atoms: The Building Block of Matter

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine how scientific theories are developed. In this matter lesson plan, students explore the basic idea of quantum theory. They create a timeline of scientists, their contributions, and discoveries.
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Elements In Chemistry: Solids, Liquids and Gases

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the kinetic-molecular theory. In this state of matter instructional activity, students consider the differences of melting glaciers, melting icebergs and investigate on what happens when submerged water melts.
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The Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the periodic table and how it was developed.  In this chemistry instructional activity students identify common properties and uses of elements within a family. 
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Energy, Work and Power

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the differences between potential and kinetic energy.  In this physics instructional activity students view a video and apply what they learn about energy to apply it to real world situations. 
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Matter: Atoms and Molecules

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate how information about the atom has been determined. In this atomic structure instructional activity, students draw what they think an atom looks like. They conduct Internet research about the types of atomic models...
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Motion, Force, and Gravity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners write a research paper about human space travel. In this space travel lesson, students watch a video and research issues related to space travel. They use their research to write a paper about whether human space travel should...
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8th Amendment: The Death Penalty

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore capital punishment. In this death penalty lesson, students research capital punishment and write an editorial defending 1 side of the issue.
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine various Supreme Court Cases.  In this American Government lesson, 9th graders research a specific Supreme Court Case.  Students create a multiple choice assignment based on their assigned case. 

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