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Exploring Magnetism and Electricity
Students explore Faraday's Law. In this electromagnetism lesson plan, students investigate Michael Faraday. Students discover the history of the electromagnet. Students examine the parts of an electromagnet.
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International and Development Banking
Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the concept of banking in a local and international marketplace. They conduct research using a variety of resources with the end result being a demonstration of a...
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The Ghost of Populations Past
Students study population distribution and survivorship curves by collecting data regarding age of death of humans from either tombstones, newspapers, or other community resources. Students analyze data by creating graphs and population...
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External Influences 1
Students discover the main objectives of the government. They apply economic data to different scenerios. They present their findings to the class.
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Lesson 3: Understanding Population Growth
Students explain population growth in Maryland and its relationship with age structure, household growth and consumption of land.
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It's So Sticky Outside That...
Students examine the phases of the water cycle and water's different forms it can have. They work in groups to create pantomimes to illustrate the water cycle to their classmates.
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White-tailed Deer: Beauty or Beast?
Students use study guides and videos to discuss the positive and negative impacts of white-tailed deer populations. In this wildlife management lesson, students view slides and discuss the natural history and value of deer as a resource....
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Investigation 6 - Celestial Model
Third graders investigate why stars appear to move across the night sky.
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Application
Students apply and generalize data, and prepare and present an oral presentation with a visual aid.
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Electrical Current
Students describe an electrical current and the factors that determine the resistance of an object. In this electrical current lesson plan students discuss their knowledge of voltage, current and resistance.
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Geometry - Measurement
Middle schoolers review the procedure for determining appropriate types of measurements for given situations and measurement conversions. They figure perimeter, area, and volume of 2 and 3 dimensional objects.
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Lyddie
Seventh graders read the novel, Lyddie, while studying the reform movement. They complete assignments for each chapter and write essays about Lyddie's development through the novel.
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Radio Program #14-The Back to the Land Movement
High schoolers identify the impact of the "Back to the Land" movement on the Appalachian area. They interview people who have moved back or know someone who has moved back to the Appalachian area. Students graph out profiles of "typical"...
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Hydrology: Flood Mitigation
Twelfth graders discuss the different factors that can contribute to major floods. In this ecology lesson, 12th graders analyze collected rainfall data. They complete a scavenger hunt after the lesson.
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Hydrology: Flood Mitigation
Twelfth graders discuss the factors that affect flooding. In this environmental science lesson plan, 12th graders analyze rainfall data about flooding. They complete a scavenger hunt worksheet using the internet.