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A Long Way from Chicago & A Year Down Yonder

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, who are adult learners, read books by Richard Peck and complete a variety of activities aimed at increasing their reading comprehension. They participate in read aloud and student independent reading, complete KWL charts and...
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How Much of Each Nutrient Does Your Body Need, and How Can You Find Out What Is In Each Food?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice reading food labels to find nutrients in foods. In this health lesson, 5th graders read food labels and discuss the recommended daily allowance of each nutrient. They compare this to the food pyramid and create a...
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Integrating Biology-Serendipity and Science

For Students 8th - 9th
For this science and serendipity worksheet, students read about how Fleming discovered Penicillin by accident when observing bacteria that didn't grow where mold existed. Students answer questions about scientific discoveries.
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The Mysteries of Twins

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders experience reading in the content areas by reading about heredity and practicing summarizing the reading.
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Wise Old Woman

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students read "The Wise Old Woman" in class and select a variety of activities related to the story to complete. Activities are separated into C Level, B Level, and A Level activities. Students must complete C Level activities before...
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Diet: Find the Carbohydrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover and discuss the functions of carbohydrates. Once they have taken notes and completed worksheets, they perform experiments using iodine to test for starch. Lesson topics include how carbohydrates are processed by the...
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Thermal Pollution

For Students 7th - 12th
In this pollution worksheet, students read about thermal pollution and how hot water affects wildlife. Then students complete 1 short answer question.
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Recycling and Resources

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine ways to conserve natural resources. In this environmental instructional activity, 6th graders read the book Just a Dream and discuss the natural resources that they recycle. Students brainstorm ways to conserve...
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Moral Development: Lawrence Kohlberg

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the stages of moral development. In this psychology lesson, students explore Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development as they read, respond to, and evaluate a moral development scenario.
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Are Polymers Photodegradable?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the term photodegradability and how it applies to the 6-pack loop ring.  In this materials lesson plan students test photodegradability of the 6-pack plastic ring.
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Lighting Our Way

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars read a variety of web-based articles to explore the history of human understanding of light. They investigate light waves and read about the work of Albert Einstein.
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One Step Closer to a Treaty

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students speak objectively about the nuclear disarmament issue and interpret sections of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. They become more informed by these discussions and readings on the nuclear
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Stunning Recommendations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and discuss the article, "Demands Rise for Tighter Oversight on Use of Stun Guns." They write letters to their state government representative with suggestions on how to regulate and study the safety of stun guns.
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Plate, punch card, and instructions for Herman Hollerith's Electric Sorting and Tabulating Machine

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read an article and participate in a class discussion.  In this technology and engineering lesson students conduct an online search for images and terms.
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East Asian Study Seminar

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research and experience the culture of Zen Buddhism. They engage the practice of meditation by practicing themselves in a variety of contexts with different cultural readings.
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Is Organic Food Worth the Extra Cost?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students calculate the amount of pesticide residue in selected foods for two pesticides and determine if these levels are safe. They read an article about a research study looking for metabolites of these pesticides in children. Finally,...
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Identity in A Raisin in the Sun

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read the play, "A Raisin in the Sun," and participate in a class discussion about "identity." They discuss racial identity and examine and interpret how community influences a personal identity. They demonstrate how...
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Constructions and Angles

For Students 6th - 10th
In this triangle constructing and classifying worksheet, students read through a tutorial on triangles and angles. Then, students complete 17 exercises in which they answer questions about angles and triangles. By clicking on the "Check"...
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Complementary Events

For Students 6th - 7th
In this probability worksheet, students first read the information about complementary events (only two possible outcomes). Students solve 30 mat problems pertaining to probability of an event happening or not happening. This page is...
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For iPod Users, a Budding Problem

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners explore hearing loss in teens. In this health journalism activity, students read the USA Today article titled "For iPod Users, a Budding Problem," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...
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Taking Pills Isn't the Answer

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore performance-related drug use. In this health journalism instructional activity, students read the USA Today article titled "Taking Pills Isn't the Answer", respond to discussion questions regarding the article,...
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Divisibility Rules

For Students 6th
In this divisibility rules worksheet, 6th graders read the divisibility rules, then apply these rules to solve 50 problems on 21 pages with answer key provided at the end.
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Woodrow Wilson and American Involvement in the Great War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils examine American involvement in World War I. In this World War I instructional activity, students investigate Wilson's policy of neutrality as they read excerpts from his messages to Congress. Pupils respond to questions regarding...

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