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Friends Helping Friends
Students practice effective communication skills by giving a speech on emotional health topics researched on the Internet.
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The Solar System
Students examine the solar space program and research what options are the most viable. In this solar system instructional activity students view a video on the solar system, research the Internet and make recommendations.
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Ancient History
Students explore early civilizations. In this ancient history instructional activity, students research Neanderthal and Egyptian civilizations for information regarding how the civilizations flourished. Students also watch Discovery...
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Pirate Wanted Posters
Students will research and create "wanted" pirate posters. They will include researched information about a specific pirate, their ship and any other interesting information.
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Harvesting the River Lesson Plan: Taking an Oral History
Students practice researching history through oral traditions. In this U.S. History lesson plan, students examine an online exhibit titled Harvesting the River, in which students interview someone from the story. Students...
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From Home to Nome
Third graders develop and create an electronic portfolio on their hometown, school, and themselves to send to a school on the Iditarod Trail. They gather information from the Internet, printed materials, and a digital camera.
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Artist Trading Cards: Sharing Unique Perspectives
Students examine inkblot images. In this visual arts lesson plan, students consider perception as an element of art as they partipate in activity that requires them create and analyze inkblot art. Students analyze several pieces of...
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PAPER RECYCLING
Students examine the availability and use of important resources, people practice conservation. They explore the needs of an expanding human population, societies practice resource management and employ technology.
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Charlotte's Web Animal Research Projects
Students summarize information taken from the internet about animal character's from the story, "Charlotte's Web." Questions are created, answered, and entered into a book about the animal of their choice.
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Four-Wing Paper Boomerang
Students cut out the pattern of the Four-Wing Boomerang and trace it on to one half of the file folder. They practice throwing it.
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Comedia dell' Arte Paper Masks
Pupils create masks from the Italian Renaisance theatre and use them in one-act plays they write. they analyze the role and development of theatre in world cultures.
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Human Genetics and Heredity
Learners choose topics for research based on human genetics and heredity. They conduct research via the Internet and write a brief explanation of the milestone in genetics and heredity and attach it to a class timeline. They share...
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Critical Path
Students widen their understanding of the different points of view surrounding current news topics. They research a current controversy on which public opinion is divided and write a concise commentary on the topic expressing a strong...
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ESL News Press
Students assume the roles of editors and news reporters and develop and create a school newspaper. Working in groups they brainstorm article topics for different sections of the paper. They conduct research about current events,...
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST LIFESTYLES AND TIME PERIODS
Eighth graders demonstrate the steps needed for a compare and contrast essay by writing a paper comparing and contrasting two selected pictures.
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Bench-Pressing Issues
Students examine some of the issues that may be facing the changing United States Supreme Court. With further exploration, they formulate their own opinions and deepen their awareness of these critical topics.
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What Are the Most Recent Developments in Animal and Human Cloning?
Learners research the developments of animal and human cloning. They report their findings to the class. They write journal entries as well.
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Life Cycle of Animals
Students research the life cycle using the Internet. They write a five page paper based on a specific animal that they have been assigned. They create a PowerPoint presentation based on that animal and present it to the class.
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Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia
High schoolers examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs lesson, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the relations...
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Dog Gone Good Note Cards
Pupils conduct research on a chosen dog breed using the card catalog and the Internet. They create at least three note cards with information about their dog breed.
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Flight
Students research flight and to try and put the events of Kitty Hawk into proper perspective. They look at kites, the lateen sail, flight toys (old and new), hot air balloons, propulsion units, hang gliders, and the men who made them.
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"Julie of the Wolves"
Fifth graders research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson plan. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. ...
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Top 10 Facts About Space
Students create their own Top 10 Facts about any topic related to space. In this space lesson, students work in groups to produce a Top Ten List of facts about space and share with their classmates. Groups choose a fact to...
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Elements of Biology: The Cell
Pupils study tissue engineering and its risks and benefits. In this biology lesson students take a stand on a side then research and support their position.