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Fruit Bingo

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students review their notes on fruit as provided by the teacher. They then play a game called Fruit Bingo to identify the different types of fruit and their classifications. Each student receivec a bingo card. Finally, students identify...
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Orca Search

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct a variety of research activities to widen their knowledge about Orca Whales. They compile their research into a paper.
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Baby Project - Cost Analysis - First Year of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the costs associated with teenage pregnancy and childbirth through the child's first year. They consider prenatal and postnatal care for mother and child, clothing, food, equipment, childcare, etc. They present their...
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Airplane flight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils learn the basic concepts about airplane flight. They learn the reason jetliner wings are swept back and why jet engines have replaced propellers in high-speed flight.
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Accelerated Frames of Reference: Inertial Forces

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how when applying the laws of motion to an object in an accelerating frame, using coordinates defined in such frame, one must always add an "inertial force", representing forces caused by the frame's acceleration.
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Kepler's Third Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use Kepler's third law to derive the velocity in a circular orbit of any radius, and identify the Earth escape velocity.
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Running Water/Rivers-Life Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the parts of a river system and use topographical maps to determine the stage of the river.
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What are the Issues?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete political analysis activities. In this political analysis lesson, 7th graders discuss party platforms and research party issues for their party's candidate's positions. Students complete an issues organizer and...
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Sarah, Plain and Tall

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders experience what life was like during era in which "Sarah, Plain and Tall depicts using modern technology.
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Refining Search Skills When Developing Student-Based Web Sites

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become familiar with the process of using search engines to locate information on the Internet. They continue the process of developing their own web sites and make one ready for posting on the Internet.
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Stargazers and Skywatchers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the apparent motion of the Sun across the sky and the way it changes in summer and winter.
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The Path of the Sun, the Ecliptic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the ecliptic, the zodiac and the apparent motions of the Sun, Moon and planets across the sky.
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The Sundial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the sundial, its design and use.
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The Path of the Sun: The Ecliptic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the celestial sphere and the paths it takes in the solar system.
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The Sundial

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students receive an introduction to the sundial, its design and use.
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Seasons of the Year

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how the link between the tilt of the Earth's axis to the ecliptic and seasons of the year--length of day, effectiveness of sunlight, polar day and night, and seasons south and north of the equator, as well as near it.
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The Angle of the Sun's Rays

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study elevation of the Sun above the horizon and the angle of the rays and their heating power.
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Newton's 3rd Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine how the formal definition of Newton's 3rd law: forces always originate in pairs, equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. They also examine how the informal, qualitative version: Each action has an equal and...
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students are introduced to the ISLA website, given instruction and practice time to develop search skills. They complete an assignment utilizing ISLA records, presenting their assignment to the class.
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ISLA for Theater, TV and Film

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the use of the Information System for Los Angeles to research a period of theater, TV or film. They research either a wardrobe period or a set/scene design and present their findings to the class.
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Trading Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners role play as international traders from different continents. They negotiate prices and resolve trade barriers to better their understanding of free trade.
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The IMF In Action: How Can the IMF Help In Time of Crisis?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers attempt to solve a countries economic problems. They investigate inflation, devaluing currency and foreign exchange.
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If Anyone Can, Icon

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate the use of zip code/city searches to locate local weather forecasts. They design icons to be used on a classroom forecast poster.
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Learning Lesson: Ups and Downs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use the internet to find the air temperatures in their area. They create a graph based on the data. They analyze the data and examine tips for avoiding extreme weather.