California Polytechnic State University
Australian Geography Unit
At the heart of this resource is a beautifully detailed PowerPoint presentation (provided in PDF form) on the overall physical geography of Australia, basic facts about the country, Aboriginal history, and Australia culture and lifestyle.
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Redox Reactions
Students observe an oxidation-reduction reaction and write the overall equation and half reactions. In this oxidation-reduction lesson plan, students observe sodium metal, phenolpthalein and detergent placed in a petri dish. They write...
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Plan for the Murder Solving Lesson
It's a classic case of whodunnit - with a forensic twist! Learners observe a crime scene and compile evidence, along with emergency phone calls, fingerprints, and interview statements to find the criminal and solve the crime.
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Julie of the Wolves: Novel Study
Blood may not always be thicker than water. Julie, in Julie of the Wolves, soon depends on a wolf pack to be her family. Scholars read about Julie's adventures as they complete sentences with vocabulary words, answer comprehension...
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My Side of The Mountain: Novel Study
Some money, a pocketknife, a ball of cord, and some flint and steel ... is that enough for a 14-year-old to survive alone in the wilderness? Scholars explore the topic of survival with the novel study for My Side of the Mountain....
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Kindergarten Memories
Students create a monthly memory and compile it into a Kindergarten Memory Book. In this memory book lesson, students create a monthly memory page. Students create a graphic organizer in Kidspiration which is developed into a story...
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The Envelope Please
Students examine and research the importance and functions of the skeletal system in vertebrates. They construct a 10-foot geodesic dome to illustrate the importance of architectural frameworks and create a clay animation movie.
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"How Sweet It Is: Awareness Today Can Defeat Diabetes Tomorrow"
Pupils explain the importance of having a healthy body and be inspired to make better choices. They research diabetes to become aware of its symptoms, dangers, and prevention. They identify the relationship between childhood obesity and...
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Problem Solving
In this problem solving worksheet, students read story problems, set up the equations and determine the answer to the problem. They use words to justify their reasoning. This two-page worksheet contains 5 problems involving proportions.
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Government Jeopardy Relay
Students review facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government using a game format.
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Fashion Fanfare of the 19th Century
Fourth graders compare and contrast the clothing during the 19th century to the fashion trends of the present day. They design something suitable for a future time period and explain why.
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Getting Dressed For Success
Learners in an ESL classroom describe and identify different clothing items. In groups, they compare and contrast the various clothing tradtions found in each home country. They discuss the importance of clothing and how they should...
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50's Dance Day
Students observe and demonstrate a variety of dances from the 1950's. In class they practice The Swing, Bunny Hop, Stroll, and The Twist, then participate in a Fifties Dance Day party. Students dress up for the dance and participate in...
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Social Studies: Dressing in Style
Students explore the effects of personal appearance and determine if their own is acceptable. They examine clothing and discuss the situations in which the various items would be appropriate. Students take pictures of others in the...
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P & P "Portraits and Perspective" Digital Photography for Kids
Students use digital photography as a lesson on portraits and perspective. In this photography lesson, students explore their school grounds and take pictures using their cameras. Students' goal is to create architectural and portraiture...
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Exploring Franchise and Elections
Young scholars examine the American election process. In this elections lesson, students use Internet sources to respond to 13 questions about election terminology.