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The 35mm Camera Lesson

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the 35mm camera. They discuss and identify the various parts and characteristics of the 35 mm camera. Students examine the two aspects of a 35 mm camera that control the light.
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Loading B&W Film

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how to properly load black and white film. They observe black and white film being loaded into the developing tank and students correctly load the film into the developing tank.
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Habits Are Hard to Break

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Studens brainstorm ideas about the ways scientists think. In small groups, studentds create a definition for one or two "habits." Students develop a set of questions to be used by the entire class in a series of interviews. Students...
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Social Studies: Neighborhoods of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the present physical and human characteristics of their communities and predict their future appearance. In a two-paneled drawing, they depict their community as it is today and then imagine how it might change in the...
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Interpreting Photographs

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine photographs and complete research on river transportation. They describe the beginnings and innovations of the steamboats. Students research the development of trade from the 1700s through the 1800s. They write a...
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Social Studies: Community Posters As Art

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine posters as art and create their own examples featuring locations or events from their community. They display their works in their schools and discuss their cities and school environments in a live chat setting with...
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Murals, Memories, and Making Art

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the life and works of famous artists. Using the internet, they take notes and present their information to the class in an oral presentation. They create their own original artwork in the same style of their...
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Taking a Stand

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students make connections with cultures (their own and others'), their identity, heritage, traditions, and symbols and examine the richness that diversity brings to communities.
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Air Pressure is Powerful

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students construct a barometer and collect data on the changes in air pressure. They work is small groups using plastic tubing, corks, and green food coloring. They then use a formula to convert inches of mercury to barometric pressure...
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Brainstorming Solutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss common problems and interests with their classmates as a vehicle for problem solving. After sharing their problems, students work in groups to brainstorm possible solutions to their problems. This instructional...
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America¿s Leader

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine the roles and responsibilities of the President of the United States. Using their textbook, they discover when the presidency was formed, how it works and what kind of power the President has. They also discuss how the...
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History of Congress and Government

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders will perform research that helps them to learn about government and the democratic way of life. This form of life serves as a basis of reflection for the basic forms of life on earth.
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Journey North

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study butterflies and their migration habits. They track butterfly migration and communicate via e-mail with students in Mexico where the butterflies migrate. They write letters to the students in Mexico, as well.
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Economic Forces

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the economic forces of scarcity and choice. They examine how these forces affect the management of personal financial resources, shape consumer decisions, and the economic well-being of society. Students research stock...
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Characterization in The Ponder Heart:A Collaborative Speaking Unit

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students assess fellow student's oral narrative tales. They discuss the attributes that marked the "best" narratives. They compose their own narrative tales and interview family members. They make a final speaking presentation to the...
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Presentations 'How To 10 Steps - WordPerfect (IT)

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students create a 10-Step slide show describing "How To" make or assemble something. They explore the relationship and impact of information technology and digital media in the business arena. They plan, design, and organize a...
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Understanding Needs and Feelings

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils identify needs and feelings. In this character education lesson, students read two passages about being shy and scared. Pupils create an ending to the story on their own.
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LearningCheck State Proactice Exams Item Banks

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students examine state practice test exams questions.  In this secondary mathematics exam, students receive instructions for downloading state practice exams, using the test item banks with the TI-Navigator system, and view sample...
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Eating, A Family Affair

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explain the benefits of eating together as a family. In this adult health lesson, students share their happy mealtime experience with each other. They develop a mealtime goal for their family.
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What Would You Fly?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners, after reading an explanation from a NASA Web site, demonstrate an understanding of the text by writing an essay that applies the information found in the slides to a real-life question.
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Circuit Boards

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore circuit boards. They determine that a complete circuit is needed to light the bulbs, experiment with the boards to develop strategies for finding where the hidden connections are, and develop strategies that can be used...
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The Daily News

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students use headlines to recall and write about important events in the school day. This activity can be done with the whole class at circle time, at the beginning or end of the school day, individually in daily news journals. Students...
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Touring the Museum

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create a living sculpture using their peers. Working with a partner, they manipulate their partner's arms and legs to create a living statue. They create a story to go along with their sculpture, explaining what the...
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Reading Rockets: The Role of Teachers and Schools in Communication

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What is the role of teachers and schools in regards to communication with parents? Come and explore this informative article revealing how important open communication is for students.

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