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The Way of Water in the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore problems and design solutions in relation to water issues. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, students play an interactive game in order to explore global water issues to create solutions for the water problems in...
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The Power of Words in "Charlotte's Web"

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students analyze the text in Charlotte's Web. In this language arts lesson, students dissect the passages from Charlotte's Web, specifically the adjectives Charlotte used to describe Wilbur. Finally, students play a game using "word...
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What's All the Buzz About

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a game of charades to examine different animal behaviors. After reading an article, they discuss why bees waggle and how that behavior applies to humans. They research the behaviors of an animal of interest to...
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Check Mate

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students share opinions about the goals and strategies of the games they play. They investigate the World Chess Championship by reading and discussion the article "In Major League of Chess, Next Year Comes So Soon." Students study the...
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Recipe For Disaster

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars play an interactive game online to learn ratios. In this statistics lesson, students solve problems in an online game about ratio and relating statistics to the real world. This lesson provides hands on as well as teaching...
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A Holiday Card in KidPix

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create a holiday card using computer software.  In this computer card making lesson, students design an original holiday card using a variety of tools.  Students navigate the software utilizing various tools.
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The Big Buck Adventure

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students practice making change, and adding and subtracting money. In this money lesson, students listen to a reading of The Big Buck Adventure by Shelley Gil. They access teacher assigned web sites to practice making change, adding...
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Weird Science

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Learners design their perfect friend. In this adjectives lesson students imagine having a super-computer that analyzes people. Learners work to solve personality description word puzzles. Students choose adjectives that describe their...
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Go For the Gold!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the history of Greece and the Olympic Games and then research the history and sports in order to write a research paper. They make connections between the 2004 Olympics and the past Olympic Games and...
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Not Just for Gods and Goddesses:

For Teachers 2nd
Students use dictionaries, encyclopedias, art, computers, and books to study the Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson plan, students research maps, stories, Olympic games, and more about Ancient Greece.
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Lewis and Clark Review

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars play games.  In this comprehension and recall lesson, students play Give Me A Break, Bingo and Jeopardy to reinforce the knowledge they've learned about Lewis and Clark.
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Bone's Adventures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and discuss a chapter from the book "A Dog's Life," focusing on the point of view of the dog in the story. They explore dog rescue organization websites, and play the online game "Bone Travels On," creating a story map and...
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Balancing Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students balance equations using the correct method. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations using a virtual balance beam as a manipulative. They play games to reinforce the concept of equations being and staying balanced.
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How is Chess Played?

For Teachers K - 12th
Students discover how to play chess. In this how is chess played lesson, students examine the rules, vocabulary, and tactics of the game of chess. 
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Fact or Fiction? Urban Legends and Misconceptions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to a process for using web site resources to verify the accuracy of biology information. They follow a guided instructional activity on evaluating web sites and determining content accuracy. They select a piece of...
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Can You Measure Up?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use technology to visit websites where they play interactive games, gather information to complete activity sheets, and complete online projects. One lesson plan using 'Inch By Inch' by Leo Lionni, takes students to an...
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It's About Time!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students read a short tutorial and complete one or more online activities. They visit an online math dictionary to learn the value of a day, month, week, and year. In addition, they construct word problems based on a favorite month;...
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Farmers Use Falcons to Protect Berries

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students share information about falcons, then read about how farmers are using falcons. In this falcon lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the news report and...
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Recycled Vegetable Oil Powers Vans, Cars

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Students share their knowledge about fuel sources, then read a news article about vegetable oil as a cleaner alternative to gasoline. In this current events and environmental science lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a...
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Remembering Jackie Robinson

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create a list of famous African Americans, then read a news article about Jackie Robinson. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the news...
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The Winter Olympics' Tale

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students look back at the athletes, events and related news surrounding the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and present brief newscasts recapping the highlights of individual sports.
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A Date With Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research certain elements and then analyze their potential bonds with other elements in a dating game where the dating pool is comprised of the elements featured on the Periodic Table.
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Just Can't Get Enough

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research modern addictions and create public service announcements about them. They research modern additions such as food, shopping, and video games.
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Marine Life, Oceans, Lakes and Rivers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the types of organisms found in oceans. In groups, they read articles about the research done at certain sites. They work together to research their own water ecosystems and report the findings to the class. To end...