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NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Jet Stream: Jet Stream Learning Lessons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Here's a comprehensive list of lesson plans offered by the National Weather Service covering the gamut of weather topics from the atmosphere to synoptic meterology. The plans include objectives, supplies necessary for the lesson, teacher...
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NOAA

Noaa: National Weather Service: Jetstream: The Upper Air

For Students 9th - 10th
Online school for weather provides a complete guide to the "upper air". Here you can learn all about the earth's atmosphere above 5000 feet and the different types of weather conditions that come from this upper atmosphere. A review quiz...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Classroom Cash Incentive Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn more about the economy through this informative instructional activity. "In this instructional activity, you will learn how the incentive program affects the personal choices you make in class. You will also analyze how economic...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Effigy Mounds National Monument on Line Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 1st - 8th
An extensive guide to lesson plans created by teachers about the mound building Indians.
Article
Other

Monash Information Services: How to Plan Best Search

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to learn how to avoid wasting time when completing searches.
Interactive
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: The Mystery of Is It Mine or Ours? (Student Version)

For Students 6th - 8th
Check out this informative economics website. "In this lesson, you will learn why some goods are considered to be 'private' goods and others are considered to be 'public' goods." This site contains an interactive activity.
Handout
Curated OER

National Park Service: Moon Crater Ecosystems Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is a teacher's guide to a lesson on ecosystems. The objective is for the students to set up their own ecosystem and define the roles of producers, consumers and scavengers.
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Members of a Community

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson helps students learn about members of a community. Students list people who help in the community and create representations of community members out of paper.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Abc's of Banking

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson is a practical hands-on approach to banking services. The students will be able to integrate banking knowledge with practical personal applications. Students will investigate factors that influence banking services. This...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Fred the Fish a Little River Trip

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Little River is home to 47 kinds of fish including the threatened "Blue Shiner" Cyprinella caerulea. These fish depend on the good water quality at Little River. This skit allows young scholars to observe pollution's effects on a small...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Journey Through the Trees

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The teacher will discuss the importance of trees with the students. The teacher will provide photographs of various trees that grow in Russell Cave National Monument and the surrounding North Alabama area. The teacher will discuss...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Little River Canyon's Carnivorous Green Pitcher Plants

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A digital slide program introduces the Green Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia oreophila) to the students. Students use a model of the Green Pitcher Plant and plastic insects to role play. They will tell the story of habitat adaptation and...
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Children's Museum

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: Anne Frank: Facing Hatred, Daring to Dream

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The inspiring words of a young girl in Nazi Germany continue to impact us today. Students will learn about Anne Frank's intense struggles, but also the hope she shared through her diary. Then they'll consider how they can impact their...