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The AM Radio: An Exploration of Communication Using Radio Waves

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the components that are used to make a primitive AM radio. In circuit and radio construction students often are asked to assemble parts are or what function they perform. They examine each main component on an individual...
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The People and Places Around Us

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the different kinds of habitats for humans, animals, and things. They illustrate the interior and exterior views of their homes. Finally they create a map key and a block map of their school neighborhood.
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Energy Audits for the Elderly

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students perform experiments to determine the nature of energy particularly in air, light and water. They conducted an energy audit using the Energy Audit Checklist and by looking at the school's bills for gas and power.
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Attitude and Interest Survey

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this attitude and interest survey, students answer questions about home, school, friends, favorites and miscellaneous. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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All Messed Up

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students begin the experiment by mapping and calculating their school parking lot. They calculate the volume of water falling on the lot and map the route the water runoff takes. They discuss the roles that humans play in affecting water...
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Lesson 2: What Is Money?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars describe the functions of money as a medium of exchange, a store or a measure of value. They determine a number of characteristics of money by completing an activity in which they assign common items the value to buy...
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Scientific Approach to Forest Management

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use wireless laptop computers to collect, store, communicate, and organize data from the 1999 Jasper Fire area. They collect data in the field and compare it to student-collected data from prior years to develop conclusions...
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International Trade

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the ins and outs of international trade using two group activities and a Powerpoint presentation. This lesson is intended for a High School Economics classroom but could be used in a Social Studies or European Studies...
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Experiment: How acidic is rain in your area?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners collect water samples from around your home and school, check the pH level of each water sample, and record the pH levels in a chart that looks something like this:
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Pebble Pictures

For Teachers K - 8th
Learners create "pebble" paintings using rocks found at the beach, or purchased from a store, in this multi-level Art lesson. The lesson can easily be incorporated into a unit on painting and adds another dimension to ordinary artwork.
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Hardwood Veneer

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore uses of hardwood veneer and the manufacturing process. They view veneer samples and work in groups to answer questions about the process of making veneer. After touring the school to create a list of products made with...
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Prom Date

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use the internet to research the cost of going to the school prom. As a class, they brainstorm about the things needed in order to go to the dance and use advertisements to make a budget. After all of the data is...
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National Anthems of the World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students compare and contrast music and lyrics of national anthems from around the world. They listen to their national anthem and other countries' anthems and compare the music. Working in groups, they write an anthem for their class or...
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Shopping-- Word Problems with Money

For Students 4th - 5th
In this math worksheet, students solve real life word problems pertaining to spending money on school supplies in a store. Students use basic operations to calculate cost of buying specified items. Note: All prices are in pounds and pence.
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Here is A Beehive

For Teachers K
Students begin each school day with a song, starting the day on a happy note. They choose the songs, which change each month with each new unit. The words and music are given here for the busy bee song.
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Foam Trees/Ornaments

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create foam ornaments and/or miniature trees using fun foam, glue, buttons, rick rack or pasta, and gold string in this early-elementary school Art lesson. Suggested adaptations for younger and older students are provided.
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Seeking Clarification Through Questioning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review ads from the newspaper for goods they would like to purchase. They identify qeustions they would need to ask sales associates in order to make an informed decision about the purchase. Pairs of students simulate calling...
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Sunlight Necklaces

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders review the placement and role of the sun in the solar system. Using beads, they create a necklace which they can use to identify the amount of sunlight is being illuminated. In groups, they record observations on the...
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The Learning Bottleneck

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and analyze what energy is and how they feel after moving around a lot. They identify other ways that they can acquire heat and if there is some sort of mechanism for storing energy. Finally, students construct their...
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Mud Maps

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discuss the location of stores, buildings, and homes in their community. Afterwards, they create a 'mud map' demonstrating the route from one point to another. In pairs, students read travel directions from a brochure, while...
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Travel- Distances (Advanced)

For Students 6th - 7th
In this ESL transportation vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 10 pictures that depict modes of transportation. Students read the names of places (store, heli-skiing, the moon, etc.) and match them to the most appropriate way to get...
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Art Studio

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Pupils collaborate with their classmates to create a sculpture with the provided materials in order to cultivate fine motor and social skills. In this collaborative art lesson, students work in small groups to design the pedestal and the...
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Saving Lists

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore the TI-73.  In this middle school mathematics lesson, students explore a program which will hold data collected with a CBL/CBR.  The lesson provides step-by-step programming directions. 
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Teaching Economics Using Children's Literature

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Introduce young learners to the subject of economics using their favorite stories and books. Including 24 separate lessons, this guide covers economic principles such as trade, scarcity, consumer goods and services, renewable and...

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