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Properties of a Good Graph

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
In this chemistry worksheet, learners examine the common characteristics of an acceptable graph that is meant to be used to display data.
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Islamic Art and Geometric Design

For Teachers 7th - 12th
After an overview of Islamic traditions and art, young artists create their own geometric shapes and patterns using only a straightedge and a compass.
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Pre- and post-assessment (High School)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Need to gauge your pupils' understanding before the lesson begins? A base assessment includes short answer and drawings to determine pupil knowledge. Advanced assessment covers vector addition.
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Quarter Conservation

For Teachers K - 1st
Students participate in a demonstration of what it means to "conserve" using a snack provided to them. They examine the California state quarter, John Muir, and the "conservation". They identify other things they can conserve.
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YodelOh™ Math Mountain

For Students 1st - 6th Standards
Save the yodeler from falling off the top of the mountain using basic math skills. Have endless fun while developing fluency with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Name Squares

For Teachers K
Students examine the sounds the letters of their name make. They read Dr. Seuss' ABC Book and Mary Engelbreit's Put Em All Together. They practice writing the individual letters of their names in squares.
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Mechanism of Our Eyes

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the eye as the organ of vision, They look at a drawing of the eyes and study the names of the parts. While working with a partner, they observe what happens when the lights are turned lower and lower. Finally, they look at...
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Problem Solving Application: Using a Bar Graph

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this bar graph worksheet, students use a set of 2 bar graphs to answer 6 related questions. Answers are included on page 2. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Phenomenological Probability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of theoretical and experimental probability. In this theoretical and experimental probability lesson, students roll dice, draw marbles out of a bag, and draw a card from a deck of cards. Young scholars...
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Probability at Play

For Students 5th - 8th
In this probability worksheet, students read data regarding a ring toss game and respond to 4 short answer questions pertaining to probability.
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How to Round Numbers

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students exercise rounding numbers to the nearest tens, hundreds, and thousands. In this rounding numbers lesson, students participate in a rounding numbers activity, covering the concept of rounding in both addition and subtraction.
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"The Minister's Black Veil"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a layered curriculum unit for a novel. The novel study allows for a variety of activities for assessment and differentiation. The difficulty of the assignments is chosen by the student.
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Tree Friends

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students are introduced to tree structure and use. They identify their special tree using all senses except sight. Students identify six different internal parts within a cross section of tree trunk (bark, phloem, xylem, cambium,...
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Introduction to Materials: Properties of Materials

For Teachers K
Students explore the properties of matter. In this properties of materials lesson, students examine wood, metal, rubber, Styrofoam, and plastic. Students identify the attributes of each of the materials.
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Chucky Chickadee

For Teachers K - 1st
Students create an original project dealing with birds. In this bird instructional activity, students take a virtual field trip to bird feeders around the nation. Students replicate the coloring of winter birds.
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Soccer - Lesson 10 - Dribbling Practice & Mini Games

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Lesson 10 in this soccer unit has the players practicing their dribbling skills before embarking on their mini games. Practice dribbling with the inside of the foot, the outside of the foot, dominant foot, nondominant foot, different...
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Take Me to Sesame Street!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils will apply concepts learned in genetics, such as Punnett squares and pedigree charts, in creating their own monster family. Also they will work cooperatively with a partner to create their monster family.
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Career Connection: Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Optician

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Discuss vision-related careers with this resource. Learners talk about the work of optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians. They practice using the vision charts and tools that these medical professionals use to diagnose issues....
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Mars Landing Site

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students, through the use of candy bars at room temperature, explore the problems selecting a landing site on Mars.
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Tall as a Mountain, Flat as a Plain

For Teachers K
Students examine a variety of landforms that are found on the Earth and compare and contrast the distinguishing qualities of these forms. A topographical model of the landforms is made.
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Family Quilts Keep Us Warm

For Teachers K
Students explore different types of families and cultures. They create a paper quilt with geometric designs of similar colors to show unity and pictures of each of their families to show diversity.
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Shooting Basketball Stars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Lessons that have a little competition built into the skills drills because it helps the players focus more on what they should be practicing. Players practice lay-ups, mid-distance shots and long-range shots. They collect stars of...
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Anatomy and Physiology

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the male sexual anatomy. Each part is discussed in detail with lecture from the teacher. The topic of circumcision is also covered and it helps to promote cultural diversity. The internal functions of the penis...
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Bocce Ball - Lesson 3 - Generating Forces

For Teachers 7th - 10th
You can teach Bocce ball to most age levels. The biggest concern with younger players is safety; they need to learn how to throw the Bocce balls without inadvertently hurting another player. The focus in this lesson is how to generate...