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In Outer Space
Students use the internet to gather information on the solar system. They identify the discoverer and unique characteristics of each planet. They compare and contrast each planet based on size, mass, and distance from the sun. They...
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Always Pointing North
In this magnetic compass reading comprehension worksheet, students read brief 2 page selection and then answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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The African American Heritage Trail of Martha's Vineyard
Students examine sites located in Massachusetts that celebrate the history of African Americans. In groups, they read census reports and oral histories to gather more information about this group of people. They develop a timeline of...
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Profiles of Alaska Native Leaders
Students reserach an Alaska Native leader. They present their report to the class and then write an essay in which they reflect on their understandings of the history of Alaska Natives.
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US Steel Gary Works: A Photographic Study
Learners formulate historical questions about the circumstances surrounding a photograph about the Gary Steel Works factories. They differentiate between historical facts and interpretation. They create a newspaper article about each photo.
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Monitor Marine Migrants
Students, in groups, track the seasonal journey of a species, such as a shorebird, sea turtle, or marine mammal, using various sources of migration data
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Very Big Company
Students describe the problems of political independence without economic independence. They evaluate the natural resources, human resources and industrial resources of a country and make economic decisions. They evaluate strengths and...
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Glasgow - a case study 4
Students look at the inner-city and housing in Glasgow today and consider how the city has been redeveloped over time. They answer a GCSE question using Glasgow as the case-study. Students draw a timeline from the 1950s to the present...
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African Americans and the Move West
Students examine the phases of westward migration in the United States during the 19th century focusing on the incentives that led many African Americans to make the move.
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Transportation Choices and the Environment
Students study statistics and charts pertaining to how transportation and other energy choices impact the environment. They participate in small group discussions regarding concerns for the future.
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Finding Fresh Scenes - Geography With Monet
Fourth graders locate a site in Indiana that has a different look or topography than their hometown. They develop a brochure for this place from the point of view of a publicist who desires artists to come to this area and paint the...
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Glasgow - A Case Study 3
Students consider the reasons behind the development of new towns around Glasgow and how they have developed over time. They place their information in context of the development of new towns today. Students view a film about the...
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The New Entrepreneurs: Americans Over 50
High schoolers explore the concept of entrepreneurship. In this entrepreneurship lesson, students read an article about how Americans over 50 make up a majority of entrepreneurs. High schoolers discuss why there is an increase in...
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International Development Research Centre
IDRC is a Canadian Crown corporation created in 1970 to help developing countries find long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. In addition to corporate information, their site offers a...
US National Archives
Nara: Guide to Federal Records: Reconstructon Finance Corporation
From the Federal Records in the National Archives, find the Table of Contents listing all the records and history of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. (The actual documents themselves are not here.) Click on Administrative History...
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Swedish Space Corporation
This is the official homepage of the Swedish Space Corporation, a government owned corporation devoted to space and space technology. Interesting space and satellite images and information.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Corporation: Income Statement Case Study
This case study uses information from the Disney company to reinforce knowledge about corporation income statements. Additional activities in this case require Internet research.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Universe May Disappear From View
From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article on the universe presents research related to the expanding of the universe and the corresponding distance between planetary objects.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Four More Breast Cancer Genes Found
From ABC News in Science, this article charts the breast cancer research undergone by a team of international scientists. The research explores issues related to gene mutations and breast cancer. (May, 2007)
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Dinosaur 'Feathers' Are No Such Thing
From ABC News in Science, this article explores the validity behind current findings and research on the dinosaur to bird theory. The research is conducted on the Sinosauropteryx, which is a turkey-sized dinosaur with "proto-feathers."
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Titan Reveals Its Mysterious Surface
From ABC News in Science, Heather Catchpole's article discusses the scientific research extending, for the first time, beyond the atmosphere of Saturn's moon, Titan, and onto Titan's surface.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Saturn's Rings May Be Eroding
From ABC News in Science, Dan Whitcomb's article uses research from the Cassini spacecraft to suggest the possibility of the erosion of Saturn's rings, meaning that they will cease to exist in 100 million years.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Saturn's Rings Show Surprising Features
From ABC News in Science, this article discusses research conducted by the Cassini spacecraft in regard to Saturn's rings which some scientists suggest could lead to information regarding the "birth of the entire solar system."
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Boy Sharks Roam, Girls Stay Home
From ABC News in Science, this article examines the gender role within the shark kingdom. The research is connected to the Great White Shark and it suggests that only the male shark roams, while the females stays close to home.