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Palm use in Chemistry

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars use a Palm loaded with chemistry software to assist them in gaining information presented in a lesson about basic chemistry principles. They perform a basic chemistry demonstration for their class using information from...
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Whale of a Web Site

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare and contrast differences and likeness of whales/fish and toothed/baleen whales and discuss what they know about whales and what they would like to study about whales. They then describe the characteristics of a mammal.
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Chef for a Day

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils make chocolate chip cookies. In this cooking lesson plan, students follow a recipe by doing each step in sequence.
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Project Based Learning

For Teachers 4th - 8th
What is Project-Based learning? Find out with a great informaitonal article that includeds multiple web and lesson links. Positive aspects of investigative and project based learning are some highlights you'll read about. 
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Look up, Look Way Up" Exploring Canada's Friendly Giant - The NWT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an awareness of the culture, geography, wildlife, languages, and government of the NWT. They develop an understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness of Canada's Western Arctic.
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Palm use in Astronomy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and recall common constellations by using a palm pilot with astronomy software. Students will use their Palm to assist them in correctly identifying constellations using a telescope.
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Palm Use in Biology

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners view bacteria through a microscope. They draw and label the bacteria using microbiology software loaded onto their Palms.
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Microworlds in Waterways Around You Home

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept that different waterways support different organisms. After completing experiments, students predict what life-forms exist in each waterway in their area. They research how humans impact the habitat of other...
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Whale of a Web Site

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners research the characteristics of toothed/baleen whales in books and on the internet. The students participate in whale projects, quizzes, and activities on the internet sites provided.
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What About Pumpkins

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read 'Big Pumpkin' by Eric Silverman. In teams of 'pumpkin investigators', using real pumpkins, they discover how a pumpkin feels and smells, how much one weighs, and determine which group has the largest pumpkin.
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Comparing Kwakiutl, Cheyenne and Navajo tribes

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the difference between the Kwakiutl, Cheyenne and Navajo tribes. They identify the people, resources, lifestyle and beliefs of the Kwakiutl, Cheyenne, and Navajo Indians. Afterward, they present their projects on each...
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How Many Frogs?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explore the concept of linear regression. In this linear regression instructional activity, students find the line of best fit for a set of data pertaining to a frog population. Young scholars use their line of best fit to...
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Egyptian Hireroglyphs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify the aspects of Ancient Egyptians and Heiroglyphs. They compare and contrast Egyptian Hieroglyphs with the decimal number system. Students recognize the decimal number system and compares to bases other than ten.
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Differentiating for High Ability Students

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can challenge high ability students in your classroom with these differentiated lesson plans.
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Exploration of "Pillbugs"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define vocabulary terms, identify the characteristics of a pillbug, and create a dichotomous key. Then they examine the pillbugs and make observations and record these observations. Finally, 5th graders observe specific...
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The Changing Me

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the human body. In this health instructional activity, 3rd graders discuss that everyone's body is growing, measure body parts using a tape measure, and color the body worksheet.
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Apples Are A...peeling

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate fully in cooperative learning groups, assuming all the different job roles.
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Cecilia's Year

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read the novel "Cecilia's Year". They answer questions to test for reading comprehension. They also relate the story to their own life.
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Smart: Science Choice Board Newton's Laws of Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students level up learning by completing Newton's Laws of Motion task cards including all levels of Bloom's taxonomy.