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Travel the World Via the "Net"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to create a travel brochure of a foreign country of their choice. They use the Internet to research their information. They create graphics showing interesting locations. They write in their journals at the end of...
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SWOOP Reading

For Teachers 1st
First graders read fluently. In this phonics instructional activity students practice reading strategies for fluency. They write a response in their journal about the book read in class.
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Algebraic Equations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to a variety of basic equations. As a class, they are shown a balance scale and have them add the same amount of weight to balance it. To end the lesson, they use cups and counters to create their own...
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Census Sensibility

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the importance of the census and census data collection methods. They gather statistical data, create graphs comparing state and national populations, and compose written reflections on why the census is necessary.
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Find the Epicenter

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders visit the Virtual Earthquake Web site and complete activities that demonstrate how geologists locate the epicenters of earthquakes. The site uses actual data from historic earthquakes.
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Spaghetti and Meatballs for All

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are read the story "Spaghetti and Meatballs for All". Individually, they are given a set of tiles and cubes to determine how 32 people can sit around tables. While being read the story again, they develop different...
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Similar and Congruent Triangles

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create and classify different types of triangles using an online geo-board. They explore the concepts of similar and congruent as they discover how to draw similar and congruent triangles.
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Measure Me!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use nonstandard concrete methods to estimate and record measurements of their body.
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Understanding Radios

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore ratios. Using models and real-world scenarios, they complete tables and generate comparisons. Pupils demonstrate multiple ways of writing ratios and describe the differences between ratios.
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Simply Unique

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify, compare and contrast simple machines and their functions. They work together in groups to complete experiments using the simple machines. They write in their journals to reflect on the instructional activity.
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Art: Mirror Of History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners show through art how major human events have changed American Culture. Students write in a journal to keep track of studying that is done during the unit. They also create an oral report.
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How We Have Changed!

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice using their writing skills. They create memory books through the use of daily journal writing questions of the day. Students respond to story prompts and write autobiographies of themselves and another classmate.
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Water-our Precious Resource

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a unit of lessons on water as a limited resource. They conduct Internet research, record information in electronic journals, utilize spreadsheets, conserve water and record the results, and conduct water safety tests on...
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Express Yourself: Make Art From Your Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils analyze and discuss various sculptures by the artist Andrea Arroyo. They discuss ways artists use symbols to express abstract ideas, design and create a plasticine plaque, and write a journal response.
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Hands Vs. Feet

For Teachers 1st
First graders use unconventional units of measurement to discover the importance and need for a uniform unit of measurement.
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Let's Make Lemonade Lesson 3: What's the Big Idea?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine and decide on a service-learning project to perform. They design and execute posters that advertise the project using geometric shapes.
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That Rascal Pascal

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use the concept of number patterns to complete a portion of Pascal's Triangle as well as identify and describe the patterns represented.
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Write a Description

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Finding the central idea is the focus of this lesson. Middle schoolers write descriptions of different animals using details and descriptive language. They watch a video of kids using descriptive language, and then use showing language...
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Fractions Made Visible

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice using fractions "on the job." They explain the importance of fractions.