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Fabric Construction Chart
Young scholars in sewing class review the various types of natural and synthetic fabrics. They take notes about fabric construction and match woven, knit, and non-woven fabric samples to fabric construction charts. They make specific...
Illustrative Mathematics
Global Positioning System II
Intricate details of a modern technology that many of us take for granted in our phones, computers (and some cars) are laid bare in a short but deeply investigative activity. The math behind a seemingly simple GPS device is...
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nterior Design Final Project
Students compare the characteristics of floor plans and zoning to family activities/needs. They combine all their knowledge of the elements and principles of design as well as design and function of interior space to create a floor plan...
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Atlatl Lessons for Grade 7
Seventh graders examine force and motion. In this seventh grade mathematics/science lesson, 7th graders collect and analyze data regarding the use of an atlatl to throw a spear. Students describe and analyze the motion which leads to the...
Teaching Tolerance
Community Mural / Poster Campaign
Every piece matters. A creative lesson provides an opportunity for scholars to create murals or posters that represent their views on social justice. Academics work on smaller posters or pieces of a mural that will ultimately be...
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Practice Problems for the Gas Laws
In this gas laws worksheet, student practice solving problems using Graham's law, ideal gas law, and gas stoichiometry. This worksheet has 11 problems to solve.
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Story Map for Bud, Not Buddy
Why should your class complete a story map? After reading Bud, Not Buddy, divide your class into pairs or small groups to complete the included worksheet. They list the main characters, the conflict, main plot events, the resolution, and...
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The Math of Science-Balancing Chemical Equations
In this balancing equations worksheet, students are given directions as to how to balance equations and they practice what they learned. They complete three equations by placing the proper coefficients in front of the reactants and...
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Reviewing Problems for the Gas Laws
In this gases worksheet, students apply gas laws to calculate the change in pressure or temperature depending on what has occurred to the gas. This worksheet has 11 problems to solve.
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Note Names & Piano Games
Students identify letter names of notes, demonstrate simple rhythms, and use that knowledge to play short melodic phrases using the educational software called BugBand. Handouts and a quiz to assess student achievement are included.
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Cave Formation Age Estimation
Students investigate growth rates of flowstone formations. They view a virtual field trip and discuss how flowstones form. They observe the cave fieldtrip and predict the growth rate for a cave formation. They graph growth rates and...
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Interior Design Final Project
Young scholars are introduced to the requirements for their final interior design project. In groups, they compare and contrast the characteristics of floor plans to the needs of families living in the houses. Individually, they design...
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Ocean Botttom Profile
Students interpret a graph of ocean depths and topographic features. This task assesses students' abilities to interpret figures, organize and represent data, apply knowledge of scale to a profile, and apply theoretical knowledge.
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Prairie Voices: Spare Time
Students examine forms of recreation throughout the last 150 years. In this leisure time lesson, students investigate leisure activities in pre- and post-industrial society as they listen to a teacher-led lecture and discuss their...