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Die Lorelei

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use a traditional German Folksong to increase vocabulary. They use a traditional German folksong to identify a historical time period and explain the meaning of Die Lorelei.
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I'll Just Charge It

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore advantages and disadvantages of credit card use before they fall into the credit trap!
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Language Arts: Creating Original Fiction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create fictional stories and demonstrate the use of various writing techniques. After selecting their main ideas, they find appropriate graphics to use as illustrations. In groups, 4th graders apply Hyperstudio in...
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Traditions and Transformations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars examine how traditions change over time. In this lesson on Jewish culture, students interview persons of the Jewish faith, write poems, and create murals that exemplify Jewish culture.
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That Was Then, This is Now: When I Was Puerto Rican

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain how geographic/cultural setting influences identity by comparing/contrasting Esmeralda's Puerto Rican self with her American self. They closely read text to pinpoint when Esmeralda was no longer Puerto Rican. Students...
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Single Lindy Mixer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers learn and practice the Single Lindy dance steps with a variety of partners in a sociable and fun atmosphere. They dance with other partners and feel a real sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
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Hypothesis Testing: Top Ten Singles

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners review and better examine hypothesis testing and evaluation of probability distributions. the use of the discovery method is vital to the studying because it is about student interests which helps for motivation.
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Hack Attack

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the recent hacker attacks on e-commerce sites by comparing and contrasting security issues in traditional commerce and e-commerce companies, determining solutions for security issues that face both types of companies.
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Making Sense of Censorship

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create their own ratings systems with which to classify current pop cultural fare as suitable or unsuitable for Students.
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Cell Division: The Cell Cycle and Mitosis

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students will be able to identify the different stages of the eukaryotic cell cycle as well as the different stages of mitosis in the proper order. Students will also be able to recognize what organelles of the cell are integral to...
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From Object To Story

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners engage in a study that focuses upon the study of artifacts for the purpose of defining the heritage of family. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to create a personal family...
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Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet

For Students 6th - 7th
In this motion picture worksheet, students analyze a motion picture and complete information for pre-viewing and then viewing the picture. Students also answer several post-viewing sections.
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Statistics and Probility

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders collect data and make predictions. In this geometry lesson, 7th graders work in tiers collecting data and plotting it. They make inferences and predictions about their collected data.
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M&M Cookie Math

For Teachers K - 5th
Students munch their way through a cookie keeping a tally of how many M&M's are found of each color.
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Selecting the Focus of the Neoclassicism/Romanticism Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and flesh out an area of particular interest to them in the field of N/R for the purpose of developing and submitting a more in-depth project on that area of interest.
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Sing that Tune

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students sing Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star without accompaniment, and maintain the tonal center.
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Orbit an Artificial Satellite

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students construct an artificial satellite from random materials. They demonstrate the principle of an orbit. Students are divided into small groups. Each group creates a model of an artificial satellite in orbit.
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My Favourite Place

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders reflect back on a favorite place they knew as a child. Using Inspiration software, 9th graders write phrases that remind them of their favorite place. Students simulate being a reporter and interview other classmates...
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Art Smart

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider the importance of arts programs in public schools, explore the disparities in arts programs in the New York City school system.
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Just Graph It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders evaluate various graphs for the best way to reflect statistical data. They use a spreadsheet to organize data and generate varied graphic representations. They select the graph they feel best shows their results.
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Circulatory System,

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the components and physiology of the human circulatory system.
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The Rhythm of My Heart

For Teachers 1st
First graders describe pattern rules. They use the rhythm being played on a bell and candy hearts to explore patterns and pattern rules. This is an especially good lesson plan to use around Valentine's Day.
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High-Tech Heaven?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss, "Post-Christmas Comes a Geek's Gizmo-Rama" by David Pogue. They consider how technologies they use impact their lives.
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Tommyknockers

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners explore the folklore of Tommyknockers. They discuss why the Tommyknockers were important to miners. Students make a favorite snack of the Tommyknockers, Cornish pastries.