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Liquid Assets: Watershed

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students watch videos and create a representation of their watershed. In this water resources and pollution lesson plan, students watch three short videos and discuss them. They use ordinary objects to create a model of their...
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The Molecular Evidence for Evolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine molecular evidence, discover the structure of DNA and gain understanding of genetics.  For this molecular lesson students compare anatomical evidence with molecular evidence.
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Picky Eaters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study taste receptors and explain how genes can influence them.  In this flavor instructional activity students view videos on picky eating and complete an activity.
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Plant Structure and Function

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the structure of Velcro and its function then relate it to seeds and seed stock.  In this experimental instructional activity students test seed activity and what its function is for the plant, examine seeds under a...
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Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the factors that affect population growth such as, the length of life cycles, carrying capacity and competition.  In this population lesson students conduct an experiment on population growth and collect data and...
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The Process of Scientific Experimentation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study scientific investigations.  In this scientific method lesson students participate in a class discussion and watch a video. 
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Seeing the Way: A Brief History of Cataract Surgery

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the eye and how all the parts work together.  In this cataract lesson students view an interactive website on the eye. 
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Taste, Touch, and Vision

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the five senses.  In this fives senses survival lesson students complete an activity about their senses. 
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Tiktaalik: Evolution of a "Fishapod"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore fossils in order to gain a perspective of evolution.  In this evolution lesson plan students watch several videos an fossils and complete a worksheet.
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Unity of Life

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers contrast organisms and explore the similarities between different organisms.  In this classification lesson students view a video on classification and genetic code. 
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Air Is Matter

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of air. In this air lesson, students examine the attributes of air and study the pressure that air exerts as they observe a scientific demonstration and view 2 video links.
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Building Blocks of Matter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars view videos and worksheets and construct a model of a water molecule. In this atomic structure lesson, students view video clips and handouts about matter and nanoscience. They construct a model of a water molecule with...
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Investigating Kinetic and Potential Energy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the differences between potential and kinetic energy.  In this potential energy lesson students watch a video and complete an in class investigation. 
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Spotlight on Photovoltaics and Fuel Cells

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the Internet to find the pros and cons to alternative technology. In this investigative lesson students analyze structure and function of these systems and make observations of them.
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Campaigns for Economic Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine racial discrimination and how it affects the economic outlook.  In this economics lesson students view videos and examine economic strategies. 
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New Netherland: The Early Years

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the early years of the New Netherlands colony.  In this Social Studies lesson, students role play from the perspective of the Dutch West India Company, the settlers and the native population.
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Strategies for an Equal Education

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the impact of racial discrimination. In this equality lesson plan, students identify examples of discrimination, analyze its impact, and examine strategies to overcome racial stereo typing and discrimination.
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Dying to be a Martyr

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate different religions related to Israel and analyze why the Middle East conflict began and still continues today.  In this religious studies lesson plan students discuss religion and explain why groups sometimes turn...
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Extreme Global Makeover

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study modernization and how it has transformed certain societies.  In this global makeover lesson students view videos and complete several handouts. 
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Girls Speak Out

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider education in other countries.  In this social studies lesson, students view videos of girls trying to get an education in other parts of the world. High schoolers reflect on the challenges faced by the female...
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Islam in America

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore religion and culture. For this Social Studies lesson, students recognize differences in both the Muslim and global communities. Students will explore new vocabulary and engage in 6 different activities.
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One Nation: Two Futures?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore China's modernization and the economic and social consequences.  For this economics lesson students view video on China and use the Internet to do research.
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Religion and the First Amendment

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students examine the First Amendment and religious freedom. In this freedom of religion lesson, students prepare and present an arts-based project about religious freedoms.
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Salat: Prayer in Muslim Life

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the Islamic faith and the definition of salat.  In this prayer activity students differentiate between formal and personal Muslim prayer and reflect on the importance of rituals and traditions.