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Destination--Wales

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Welsh history instructional activity, students identify the names of four famous Welsh people based on the descriptions given. Students also take an eight question multiple choice quiz based on their knowledge of Wales. Students...
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Creating the "Perfect" Horse

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the relationship between a horse and its rider.  In this behavior and interactions lesson students research the Internet to learn about horse behavior and biology then write a paper and present it to the class. 
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Propaganda

For Teachers 6th - 12th
This propaganda PowerPoint provides an overview of propaganda techniques used in advertising and provides information to the audience in order to make informed decisions. The propaganda techniques included are bandwagon, testimonial,...
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Changing Cicada

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss inherited traits and relate to the inherited traits in a cicada.  In this cicada lesson, students follow the life cycle of the cicada and observe the changes as it grows. Students discuss the characteristics of the...
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Parental Genes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore how different organisms pass their traits to their offspring. In this life science lesson, 8th graders differentiate recessive and dominant alleles. They predict the phenotype based on the genotype of an organism.
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Cyber Bee Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research bees. In this organisms lesson, students participate in a WebQuest to gather information about bees. Students research the different kinds of bees, their body parts, and how they communicate. There is an included...
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How Does Evolution Work?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to how the process of evolution works. As a class, they review the characteristics of natural selection and how those with advantageous traits reproduce and survive. To test this theory of natural selection,...
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Words in the News

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students observe and demonstrate how read and comprehend a short news report. They read an article about AIDS and HIV testing, define key vocabulary terms, and complete a skimming activity. Students then take a quiz and complete a...
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Nasonia Genetics-A Jewel of a Wasp

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the inheritance pattern of eye color in Nasonia wasps. In this genetics and inheritance lesson plan, students read about the life cycle of Nasonia wasps and hypothesize about the possibilities of eye color inherited...
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Travel Agencies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the job responsibilities of a travel agent.  In this career activity, students discuss and role-play specific details of what a travel agent must do at the beginning of the day prior to opening.
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Genetics Challenge

For Students 9th - 12th
For this genetics worksheet, students fill in the blanks with terms related to genes, alleles, genotypes, phenotypes and heredity. They use their answers to complete a joke.
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What is a Family?

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore how Canadian families have evolved over time. In this census results instructional activity, students examine the factors that contribute to changing family and household structures. Students also create written and...
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Meeting the Needs of an Aging Population

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners examine population trends and predict how the age of the majority of Canadians will change 15 years from now in various geographic areas. They will gather statistical evidence that supports their projection. Learners will then...
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Mosquito Life Cycle

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the life cycle of the mosquito. In this life cycle activity, 7th graders gain knowledge about the diseases mosquitos carry. Students breed mosquitos and investigate their eggs. Students collect and record...
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Current Events and the Constitution

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Understanding the Constitution is critical to helping students become valuable and engaged members of society.
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The New Space Race

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The race to explore space is on and students can learn about the latest developments with these activities and lessons.
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Monthly Cost of Living - Food

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students determine how much they would need to feed a family for a month. They plan meals and use Internet grocery stores to find the cost of individual food items. They brainstorm in small groups to come up with 1 weeks worth of menus.
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Learning About Ratios: A Sandwich Study

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students gain a concrete introduction to the concept of ratios. They demonstrate the ability to create ratios using peanut butter and jelly. They, in groups, construct 6 different sandwiches using different amounts of each food.
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Vision Disorder

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils design a morning routine for a 60 year old female senior with vision disorder. In this biology lesson, students collaborate with their team to come up with possible solutions. They present at least two ideas of their design to the...
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Images of Science

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover that science is part of everyday life. In this science lesson, students create a science collage, draw a scientist, and write about science in the news.
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Lesson 10: Karyotypes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students predict traits of future offspring. In this biology lesson, students study karyotyping to predict genetic disorders. They research an assigned karyotype and present information about it.
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Home And Hobbies

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students interview their classmates about where they are from and what their hobbies are. Students fill out a chart to help organize their information.
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AIDS and Adolescence

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the relationship between AIDS and teenagers. In groups, they discuss the various issues educators face in introducing the topic to teenagers in school. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the misconceptions they...
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X Is For Wonderment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is concerned with the "X" chromosome and how ti is part of genetics with the use of Punnett squares. They use this tool in order to predict future genetic outcomes while focusing upon specific...

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