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Evidence of Change

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars identify evidence of change in species using fossils, anatomical similarities, and embryology. They identify homologous structures and arrange the steps of fossil formation. Students complete a group of selection of...
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Impromptu Speech

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students present a speech. In this public speaking lesson, students learn what an impromptu speech is and the important facets of the introduction and conclusion. Students present an impromptu speech.
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Investigating Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils identify properties of parabolas. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the properties of parabolas. They find the roots, vertex and intercepts of a parabola.
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Representing Quadratics

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students represent quadratic equations using different methods. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratics using substitution, elimination and graphing. They relate quadratics to the real world.
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Quadratic Rules and Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the properties of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. They factor quadratics and identify the zeros of the equations.
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Communication Skills

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice and model good listening skills, become aware of the effects of cultural and other biases that affect communication.
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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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Introduction to World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders recognize why wars are started and identify and color 3 countries involved with World War II.
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Dia de San Valentin

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils listen and repeat various phrases associated with Valentine's Day. Then they design their own heart-shaped Valentine for someone, using the Spanish phrases they learned.
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La Ropa (The Clothing)

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn "clothing" vocabulary in Spanish.
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Los Opuestos (Opposites)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and discuss various pairs of opposites, repeating the words in Spanish. They draw a picture to illustrate each opposite and write sentences containing the Spanish opposites.
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Hank Williams: Still Singing After All These Years

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the life and music of Hank Williams. They take a quiz on country music, watch a video about Hank Williams, research Williams' song lyrics, create a poster and write a bio poem about his life and work.
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Henry Luce: Turn Me Luce

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the life of Henry Luce, Time Magazine's founder, and examine the impact his magazine has had on the way American's see the world. They create a photo-essay, magazine or video to present their research.
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Negative Imperatives and Idioms

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify negative imperatives in sentences. They practice using positive and negative imperatives in their written and spoken dialogue. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Negative Imperatives and Idioms

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students identify and use positive and negative imperatives and idioms in written and spoken dialogues, and use irregular verbs in written and spoken sentences. They complete various worksheets, re-write dialogues, and complete an...
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Tilings with Multiple Symmetries

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore how some tilings can display rotational and/or reflection symmetry in addition to translational symmetry. Students demonstrate how these tilings can be generated using either one of the symmetry concepts and Zome System...
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Biome-Ecology Unit with a "Design a Zoo" Extension

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students participate in a three part unit about biomes. Part one, students research the biomes of North America and part two consists of research on zoos and a field trip to a zoo. While part three ties together the first two when...
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Periodic Table of Elements Project

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils research an element from the Periodic Table in groups of two and incorporate several forms of technology. Students must select a form of presentation of their researched information, which is guided by a rubric. Pupils are also...
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Attributes and Patterns with Buttons

For Teachers K - 1st
Students work with attribute buttons in order to sort, create, and analyze patterns. Students practice identifying patterns and verbalizing the sorting rules and patterns they used. Sample assessments and rubric are provided.
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Inquiry Cube

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate geometric shapes. In this geometry instructional activity, 5th graders classify and group shapes and patterns by likeness. They investigate patterns based on clues from their peers.
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It's Raining Cats and Dog: Studying Idioms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine the literal and figurative meanings of idioms and research the history of idioms. For this idioms lesson, 7th graders read two books by Fred Gwynne and select two idioms from the texts to research. Students...
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Tessellations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate geometric shapes using tessellations. In this geometry lesson plan, 7th graders practice tessellations using different shapes. They create different designs using tessellations.
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Pedigrees

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine various inheritance patterns using pedigrees. In groups, they predict what might happen to the offspring of a woman with normal vision and carries the recessive allele gene. They determine the genotypes of the man and...
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Invertebrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the characteristics common to all animals. In groups, they compare the characteristics between the animals and how they are divided. To end the lesson, they compare the eight phyla of invertebrates and review the...