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Sugar for Breakfast

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils calculate the calories and carbohydrates in breakfast cereals. They learn the nutritional value of sugar-filled cereals. They can also figure out the nutritional value of other breakfast items, such as toast, orange juice, etc . . .
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CATCH, TAG and RELEASE

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students apply estimation strategies for problem-solving purposes. They become familiar with one aspect of a marine biologist's work.
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Wheels, Gears, and Compound Machines

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read selected pages from their science text and explain forces affected by wheels and axles. They read and discover that gears transfer forces and that gear combinations relate to compound machines.
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Lesson one

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students study waves and how it erodes a beach.  In this energy lesson students complete a lab activity on waves and tides. 
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Deforestation Research Assignment

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine deforestation and the effects of deforestation on the environment as well as the effects it has on specific people. Students research an area in the world where deforestation is taking place and present their...
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Model UN Simulation on Population Control Policies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners participate in a Model UN Simulation Activity in which they take the role of country delegates and NGO representatives in an attempt to develop and debate resolutions that seek to provide remedies to the problems of...
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On a Hunt for Simple Machines

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify six simple machines. They brainstorm types of machines and complete a KWL chart. Students observe and explain six simple machines found in the classroom and in their home. They share their list with the class.
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Steep, Steeper, and Steepest

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss ways to move large rocks. They relate this to building a rock garden, and the ways people might load boulders into a truck. Students discuss the use of a ramp vs. lifting the boulder straight up onto the bed of the...
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Can You Hear Macbeth Now?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore how sound affects scene understanding using the Shakespeare play Macbeth. In this audio and play analysis instructional activity, students respond to Macbeth events as if they were at a sporting event. Students listen to...
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Past and Present Turkey

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students compare and contrast modern-day Turkey with historical Ottoman culture. In this world civilization lesson, students create concept maps that allow them to compare the cultures, discuss leadership qualities, and create travel...
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Salinity

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners define and discuss salinity, conduct classroom experiment to determine salinity of water sample by using hydrometer, record predictions, and demonstrate understanding of how salinity influences object's ability to float in water.
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Kwanzaa: An African-American Heritage Celebration

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explain some of the symbols of Kwanzaa. They demonstrate their understanding of Kwanzaa by making a book about what they have learned.
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Civil Liberties and National Security

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify the civil liberties outlined in the U.S. Bill of Rights and discuss the importance of these liberties in today's society. They research examples of when Congress has taken legislative action to protect national...
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A Mayan Adventure - Special Assignment

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils role-play the role of a reporter for their school's newspaper. Pretending they are visiting Mexico and Central America, they research the answers to questions given to them by their teacher. They discuss their answers and the...
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The Sepoy Revolt of 1857

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students participate in a role-play activity. They examine the factors dividing colonial India. They examine how the British raj contributed to the formation of Indian nationalism.
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Graphing Population Around the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars define specific vocabulary necessary for understanding population data. They collect, analyze, and interpret specific data. They utilize computer programs in order to create graphs of collected data.
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Background on Mongol History and Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the impact of the Mongols on history. In groups, they read a different component to the relationship between the Mongols and Han. They summarize what they have read, identify any questions they have and develop their...
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Biocomplexity Lab Activity: Creating Salt Water

For Teachers 6th - 7th
The instructional activity seeks to intorduce to students the properties of salt water and how to create salt water. Teacher gives backgound information about salt water to students. From that point, students dscuss what elements are...
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"Spring" into Step

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice the strategy of reading independently to encourage them to read material on their own. They choose a book of their choice to read by themselves to have a positive effect on their comprehension, vocabulary and reading...
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Volleyball Bonkers

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice aiming with the underhand hit in striking with short-handled implements to introduce them to a underhand hit in volleyball. They encounter the manipulatives of tape, hula hoops and a variety of balls to assist them with...
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Nutritional Needs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students determine caloric needs for an active person and what role nutrition plays in one's energy,  In this nutritional needs lesson, students discuss the definition of calorie and identify high calorie foods.  Students work...
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Skates

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners identify the unique parts of the body of skates and their egg cases.
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Skates

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students gain understanding of structure, characteristics, and basic needs of living things and their role in world, identify parts of skate, observe details of skate's body and skate egg case, and identify unique characteristics of skates.
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All Hands On Deck

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study estuaries and are able to define one, and describe its features.  In this investigative lesson students participate in an activity that shows them the importance of estuaries. 

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