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African-American Autobiography for the Middle School Student
Students are introduced to the characteristics of an autobiography. For each author, they research their life and works and discuss why it reflects different time periods of African-Americans. In groups, they brainstorm characteristics...
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Boomers Assess High School
Students examine drug and alcohol abuse by American teens. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Boomers Assess High School", respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and...
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Dinosaur Party
Students explore dinosaurs.  In this dinosaurs lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation and write 2 or 3 facts about their favorite dinosaur.  Students sculpt a figure of this dinosaur using modeling clay.  Students...
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Magnificent Mythology
Sixth graders research Greek mythology and explore mythological references. In this Greek mythology lesson plan, 6th graders view a PowerPoint about Greek mythology and read myths and their characteristics. Students discuss the relevancy...
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Lion, Witch, Wardrobe
Students read the story of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe."  Based upon the story, students perform reinforcement and discovery activities, according to their ability level. Pupils may write an essay, perform computer research,...
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An Introduction to Dinosaurs
Learners research to collect information about dinosaurs. In this dinosaurs lesson, students brainstorm what they know about dinosaurs and chart the information that are fats. Learners take a pretest about the topic and view a PowerPoint...
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My Test Book: Number Line Math
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to read and interpret number lines. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Number Lines
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding the information on the shown number lines. Students may view the correct answers.
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Are There Really Fifty-Three Nations Within Africa?
Students color a map showing that Africa consists of 53 nations and recognize the difference between a nation and a continent. The main objective of this lesson is for students to realize that Africa is a continent with many nations...
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I Am . . .
Eighth graders  read  Eloise Greenfield's novella, 'Sister'.  They   write their personal responses quickly, foregoing concern about usage, spelling, and punctuation at this point.  They  write about their day, or may write about any...
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Magnify It!
Students explain that there are limits to what the eye can see and that a magnifying glass can help extend those limits. They examine an object with the magnifying glass and draw the size and shape of what they see as accurately as they...
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SHARK BODY PARTS
Students list all the parts on the shark and label a diagram of the shark anatomy. They define the words, "gill and fin" and describe what they are used for.
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Science Activity for Grades 4 - 8
Students use the scientific method and see the relationship between explanation and evidence as they investigate the effects of violence on young viewers.
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Magic, Sass, and Rage
Students are introduced to the characteristics of autobiographies. In groups, they read Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and develop their own rules for survival in the classroom.  They bring in family photos in an...
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The Solar System
Students examine the solar space program and research what options are the most viable.  In this solar system lesson plan students view a video on the solar system, research the Internet and make recommendations. 
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Making Change
Students identify different sources of pollution.  In this environment lesson students view a video then make a commercial for the town.