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Curated OER

The Physical Setting

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the configuration of atoms in molecules to see that it determines the molecule's properties.  In this chemistry lesson plan students divide into groups and complete their assigned task.
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Curated OER

Data Collection in Archeology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become familiar with the fascinating world of Rock Art. They focus on images from SE Utah, this is where the pictures were taken. Students are encouraged to use Power Point and Access file as a guide, they explore the early...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Poetry Writing

For Teachers 1st - 8th Standards
This site comes from the Scholastic website and provides a teacher's guide to writing poetry. This lesson plan is put together very well and provides an outline of the project, learning objectives, assessment information and much more.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Lesson to Prepare for State Writing Test: Trait Rubics Vocabulary

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This lesson focuses on teaching the vocabulary used in the rubrics for 4 of the 6 Traits of Writing. It requires students to learn the vocabulary used in the rubrics and to define the traits so they understand what is expected of them...
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University of North Carolina

Nc Civic Education Consortium: Joe Mc Carthy and the Red Scare

For Teachers 11th
This very detailed lesson plan incorporates small group activities, whole group activities, projects, debate ideas, and primary sources all related to Joseph McCarthy. Extensive background material is provided along with a bibliography...
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Trinity University

Trinity University: Inherited Traits Versus Learned Behaviors [4Th Grade]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this extremely detailed unit, learners will learn the about innate and learned characteristics in animals and humans through a series of teacher and student-led discussions, readings, reflections, learning activities, and...
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Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Sports in Physics: Measuring Velocity in a Mini Olympic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The Illinois Institute of Technology provides this site on Physics. It is a student lab investigation in which students compare the concept and quantity of velocity to that of acceleration. Includes directions, ideas for assessment, a...