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Making Predictions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the concept of probabiility and outcome through several decision making activities. Making accurate predictions in daily life including weather forecasting, stock market selections, or job changes are all dependent on...
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Doing Science Safely

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to how to practice science experiments safely outside of school. In groups, they create a poster showing the safety guidelines and responses to specific situations should they occur. They also practice using...
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Dripping Paint [Action Painting]

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create examples of American Abstract Expressionism after studying the art of Jackson Pollock in this Art lesson for all levels. It is suggested to work with small groups of students if this lesson is done with a younger class.
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Radio Program #9: The Millfield Mine Disaster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret the experience of the Millfield Mine Disaster and its storytellers. They debate whether the non-union status of Mine #6 was a factor. Students interview community members who have worked in the mining industry.
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Outdoor Survival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are introduced to basic outdoor survival concepts. They identify the seven basic needs for survival. Students describe the symptoms and treatment for frostbite and hypothermia. They compare and contrast the value of different...
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Health & Safety Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
In this health worksheet, students find the words that point to the practice of safety and wellness and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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First Aid

For Students 9th - 12th
In this health worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the practice of first aid and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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6 Poisson Distributions

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of poison distributions. In this poison distribution instructional activity, students construct poison distributions by surveying the number of cars that pass a point in a specific amount of time. Students...
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The Guy Behind Kinko's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of starting a business. For this starting a business lesson, students read an article about the founder of Kinko's. Students discuss how Kinko's expanded and tried to avoid centralization and homogenization.
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Cranes, Crosswalks, and Big Gulps

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students watch a video and answer questions based on wildlife jobs. In this wildlife lesson plan, students learn that biologists don't just play with animals but that there is a lot of study involved.
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Fact and Opinion 3: Pretest

For Students 5th - 10th
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions where they identify fact and opinion sentences and answer fact and opinion questions about a passage they read. Students complete 10 questions total.
Interactive
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Proficiency Test: Word Usage

For Students 5th
In this word usage activity, 5th graders choose the correct word to complete 10 sentences, with immediate online feedback.
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The Best Place in the United States to Live

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, working in small groups, analyze information provided in U.S. maps to make a logical determination of the best place to live in the United States in regards to natural and human-made hazards. Then, working individually, they...
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Learning Lesson: Go With the Flow

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars complete experiments with soda cans to examine the effect of pressure and air movement. They create low pressure and discuss its effects. They also examine thunderstorm safety rules.
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First To Float

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners determine how to float on their backs in a swimming pool. They participate in swimming lessons at a community pool. While working in small groups they practice floating on their backs to increase their safety around the pools....
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The Day the Water Ran Out

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore ecosystems by researching desert characteristics. In this drought lesson plan, students identify the potential impacts of a drought on their home state and interview people who are familiar with water studies. Learners...
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An Equestrian Medley Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of questions about the equestrian world and related trivia. Page has a link to submit answers for correction.
Website
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Smart Motorist: 15 Most Common Causes of Car Accidents: Tips for Prevention

For Students 9th - 10th
Research shows 90% of car accidents are due to human error. Read about the top 15 most common causes and how to mitigate them.
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WebMD

Web Md: Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)

For Students 9th - 10th
Visit WebMD's site for complete information on strokes. Discusses what they are, types of strokes, their causes, their symptoms, how they are treated, and how they can be prevented.
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Everyday Health: Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a complete overview of information regarding strokes. Tells what they are, causes of strokes, types of strokes, symptoms of strokes, how to treat strokes, and ways to decrease your risk of having one.
Handout
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Arizona Department of Public Safety: Aggressive Driving

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a short list of ways to prevent accidents from aggressive driving. Also discusses the differences between road rage and aggressive driving.
Handout
PBS

Drinking and Driving: Fighting Impaired Driving

For Students 9th - 10th
At this website, learn tips to not only help you stay safe on the road but also help make the road safe for others. Includes things you should do to prevent you and your friends from being involved in alcohol-related accidents while...
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PBS

Drinking and Driving: Being a Friend

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how to step in and stop "A friend who's impaired." This website includes simple things you can do to prevent others from getting behind the wheel of a car after they have been drinking. These tips can save lives!
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Diving Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides numerous links to organizations and websites that will provide valuable information regarding the prevention of diving accidents.