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What's Eating Titanic?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers, in groups, research the bio deterioration of the Titanic. They write a report focusing on the rusting of the Titanic and estimate the amount of time it will take for the Titanic's bow section to completely dissolve.
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The Robot Ranger

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students participate in an experiment to understand how robotic systems can estimate distances.  In this robotic ranger lesson, students measure the the time it takes for and object to move back and forth.  Students will use a...
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Showtime in the House of Commons Part I

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils watch a video and brainstorm, focusing on the rules of Question Period in a Parliamentary System.
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The Breathtaking Nature of the Urban Explosion, Part 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore ozone levels. They measure the concentrations of ground-level ozone in the atmosphere. Students observe changes in the concentrations of ozone over time. Students complete a data sheet to record ozone readings over a...
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Leisure Skills

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Young scholars investigate the skill of self initiating a leisure skill using a choice training procedure. The training is done in short intervals of about five minutes each. The behavior is reinforced and the goal is to keep it...
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Beetle Infestation

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the consequences of insect infestation of trees over a period of time. this lesson can tailgate a segment on the life cycle of beetles and lead off a environmental lesson.
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Women In The Labor Force Since 1920

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the historical perspective of how women were perceived in the labor force since 1920 forward. They conduct research that focuses on how the role of women has changed in different periods of time. They identify...
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Tracing the Impact of Historical Figures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils discuss impact of various historical figures from different periods in time, read about and take notes on one assigned historical figure, and create photo journals of their experiences.
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Density

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work with a partner to record observations on various materials. Working together, they calculate the mass and volume of each material and then combine them and shake them for a period of time. In their journals, they record...
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Mud Fossils

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create their own fossils in an activity using plaster of paris and a variety of objects which can be fossils, e.g. chicken bones, twigs, shells, etc. After making their fossils, they allow them to dry and discuss time and its...
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Phases of the Moon

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders observe the changes in the moon's appearance over a two week period of time from their homes. They record and illustrate their observations and also complete daytime moon viewings as a class.
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Galveston Island

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss as a class how waves are formed. In groups, they participate in an experiment in which they can determine the effect of the moon on waves and discuss how Galveston Island formed over time. They identify the soil makeup...
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Discovering the Oasis

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the ecosystem of Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Complex. In groups, classmates take pictures and research the species of birds and plants in the area. Over a period of time, 4th graders collect temperature...
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Skipping - 360 degrees - Advanced Twister

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn to jump rope with the purpose of learning how to become physically active. The benefit of the lesson is that children battle the negative effects of being sedentary for any extended period of time.
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Math: Collecting and Analyzing Date

For Teachers K - 7th
Children count how many of an activity they can do in a row, such as ball tossing and record the date and count. Children track over a period of time and graph results.
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Piggy Pockets

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders determine when estimates and exact totals are appropriate in dealing with money. They simulate keeping a checking account over a period of time and keep a checkbook ledger to record deposits and expenses.

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