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Organizing Data Using Tables and Graphs
Students create graphs and tables, as well as interpret and make inferences from the data shown to determine when and where graphs and tables are most useful.
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Matrix Operations
Two real-world activities to practice adding, subtracting and multiplying matrices to problem solve. Data from several Pro football quarterbacks is used in one activity to make some predictions based on their stats. Then the class takes...
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Bully Free Lesson Plans—Seventh Grade
Having a hard time defining bullying with your seventh graders? Discuss the different types of behavior one would see in a bullying situation with a series of lessons, worksheets, and group activities.
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Bully Free Lesson Plans—Eighth Grade
Middle schoolers are likely very familiar with the concept of bullying and cliques. Discuss their experiences and brainstorm ways to handle peer conflict and feelings of exclusion with a poem that focuses on bullying, and a second lesson...
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Math Hunt
Go on a scavenger hunt around your school to find evidence of math. Investigate different areas of your school for patterns, fractions, and different geometric shapes. Finally, create a spreadsheet and plot the data you've collected.
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Give Respect
Young learners explore what it means to be respectful. This resource includes a two page chart depicting rules for different settings at school such, as the cafeteria and the playground. What does following the rules look like? What does...
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Collective Compromise
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students examine what to do with waste as they plan and implement a strategy for controlling their school's trash.
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Composting Conundrum
Students research cafeteria composting. In this composting lesson, students design a vessel that would allow the cafeteria staff to collect food scraps for composting. Then students build a prototype and present it to the class. Lastly...
Perkins School for the Blind
Kitchen Clean-up
If you make a meal, you must clean up the mess. Foster a sense of independence while having learners practice a skill they can use in the workplace. Teens with visual impairments practice cleaning, organizing, stacking, and sorting a...
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Third Grade Language
In this language assessment worksheet, students complete a 25 question multiple choice quiz. Included are: dictionary skills, sentence structure, reference materials and grammar.
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Volunteering Our Time
Students participate in a service learning project. In this philanthropy lesson, students volunteer their time at a local soup kitchen and reflect upon the experience in a journal.
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Matrix Operations
Students solve problems using matrices. For this algebra lesson, students add, subtract and multiply matrices. They use the graphing calculator to simplify and graph linear equations.
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Kingdom on Fungi
Students explore various types and characteristics of fungi. In this fungi lesson,students view drawings of how mushrooms grow, examine samples of fungi and complete a handout.
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Registering to Vote
Eighth graders register to vote. In this registration lesson, 8th graders complete the first step of the voting process by completing a form. Students use this lesson to prepare for a mock election. The lesson is part of a unit.
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Explore: Collect And Organize Data
For this exploring how to collect and organize data worksheet, students, working with a partner, problem solve the answers to seven word problems involving data.
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On Ice
Ninth graders research the effects of methamphetamines on the human body. They create a poster showing their campaign to prevent its use.
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International Food
Students creatively develop a project dealing with a country of their choice. They gain knowledge of other cultures through research. Students develop an essence of food customs and traditions of the country of their choice. They design...
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Heart Fair
Students demonstrate their knowledge of the heart and heart disease by creating and presenting a project at the annual Heart Fair. They design a booth for the Heart Fair and inform people of how to have and maintain a healthy heart.