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Making Paper
Students create paper by adding a few small scraps of paper into the blender pitcher and adding just enough water to thoroughly soak paper.
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Searching the Internet
In this computer research activity, students read 9 detailed instructions on how to properly conduct an Internet search. There are no questions.
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Changing Ways
Third graders examine hard boiled eggs as possible models for the earth's layers.
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Genres in Literature
Students analyze and differentiate between various genres of literature. They view a slideshow, take a true/false quiz, create an Idea Pad file, and create an idea map of the various genres.
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Water in the Air
Students simulate how clouds block radition and how water in the air condense around containers.
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Barnyard Riddles - A Class Project
Learners choose and animal about which to research or compose a riddle. They organize and develop a slide show in which they create a background, import graphics, clip art, kid pix stamps, photos, and type their riddle.
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Pythagorean Theorem
Learners solve right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem. In this solving right triangles using the Pythagorean Theorem lesson, students find the missing side of a right triangle. Learners find the hypotenuse given two legs of a...
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For Pete's Sake
Young scholars investigate the proposed Gazprom City in St. Petersburg, Russia. They review proposals from international architects and consider the pros and cons of the Gazprom City development. Students conduct a mock public hearing to...
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Plagued by Poverty
Students investigate the nature, causes and statistics of diseases in lesser-developed countries and explore ways in which disease impacts the global population. They write a speech regarding disease in their country and how to prevent it.
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Multimedia Scavenger Hunt
Young scholars design scavenger hunt questions to be answered using a multimedia encyclopedia after working on teacher made examples.
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Colonial Flag
Students examine the reasons for and the results of the US Revolutionary War. They watch a PowerPoint presentation to review the immediate results of the war. They design a flag for the newly free colonies.
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Reflections
Fourth graders become familiar with the use of the Geometer's Sketchpad. They examine and practice creating geometric shapes. Students identify shapes and explore the introductory functions of the Geometer's Sketchpad. They complete...
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Heat Currents
Students using a slide made out of aluminum foil and pin holes observe visible light.
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The Artist As Storyteller
Learners practice the art of storytelling by examining scroll writing techniques of Asia and applying them to a monthly story of their own classroom. This lesson is in two parts (Part II continues throughout the school year).
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Calculator Numbers
Third graders practice working out a hidden number on a calculator via number sequence in the advanced additive stage six. They assess number sequence to unveil a mystery number that has been entered onto a calculator and then switch...
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Soil Permeability
Learners participate in a lab activity in which they examine the permeability of different soils. They examine the soil's composition and make predictions about the permeability of the soils. They share their observations to the class.
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Adding and Subtracting Integers
Sixth graders create electronic manipulatives to model addition and subtraction of integers. They are introduced to the software Inspiration and use techniques such as selecting and deselecting an object, resizing an object, moving an...
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Birds of Wisconsin
First graders explore the job done by ornithologists. They role play identifying the characteristics that make a bird a bird. They discuss what makes each bird species unique. Students are introduced to Wisconsin's most common and rare...
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LASER HOLOGRAPHY
Students study holographs. For this laser holography lesson students make a laser holograph and understand why it works. This can be done as a class.
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Presentation Software: Technology
Students open the AutoContent Wizard in PowerPoint and create a business presentation.
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Can You Match Them?
Students find pairs of matching sounds by shaking lidded containers and listening to the sounds that are generated.
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Paw-er up for PowerPoint
Sixth graders explore how to transfer research material into a PowerPoint Presentation.
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Determining Authority and Accuracy
Students determine the authority of any source of information including books, web sites, and individual "experts". With an activity worksheet, they are guided through the activity, evaluating the authority and accuracy of one web site.
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Imagination Travel
Students watch video segments on shapes and patterns. They create their own pattern within shapes.