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Nonprofits in Our Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify nonprofit organizations within their local community. They practice using the yellow pages to locate these organizations. They use an organizer to keep all of the information they gathered organized.
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Going with the Flow

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students survey each other and determine their common interests. They examine the use of algorithms by various websites that are used to develop networks of interest groups among users. They then design proposals for a social networking...
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Earth's Recyclers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners work together in groups to report on different topics related to decomposition. They answer questions and share their answers with the class. They discuss any topic that is unclear.
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M'Liss Rae Hawley's Round Robin Renaissance

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students practice transfering photos to pieces of fabric. Using different techniques, they use their quilt making skills to create a design. They watch a demonstration by their teacher first and then make their own and share it with...
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Earth: the Apple of Our Eye

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students dissect an apple to model the percentage of land on Earth that can be used as a food-producing resource. They use fractions to determine the habitable and agriculture area of the apple.
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Mercer Mayer 1: Guided Reading and Using Concept Maps

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students observe a model classroom of children working in a cooperative group activity. After the video, students discuss how cooperative group learning is used to be most effective. They explore the effectiveness of giving well thought...
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My Diary From Here To There: Understanding Mexican Culture Through Research and Diary Entries

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the adventures of an immigrant as she comes to the United States. They discuss the difficulties the immigrants had and they research the Mexican culture and society. Students create a diary of their own.
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House Keys: The Architectural Features of Victorian Homes and Buildings

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Learners analyze Victorian architectural patterns wit regard to materials, doorways, windows, towers, bays, roofs, and decoration. Students discern varying architectural traits by studying Victorian era pictures and drawings and using a...
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What brings personal jets to the masses? Lots of computing

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students read an article and answer questions.  In this jet lesson students rank the problems facing our nation in order from most to least difficult to solve. 
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Keep that Zip! Nutrients: Zinc, Iron, Protein

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the importance of zinc, iron and protein. In this biology lesson, students create a brochure containing information about the three nutrients. They share their brochure in class.
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Vitamin Planet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the function of vitamins in their body. In this health lesson, students identify the six types of vitamins. They create a chart comparing two of them.
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Polar Animals Writing Practice

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this polar animals writing worksheet, students complete sentence starters that use polar animals, then write several sentences to continue their "story." A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Counting Polar Animals: 1-3

For Students Pre-K - K
In this counting worksheet, students count polar animals, writing their count on lines beside each. Page uses numbers 1-3 only; a reference website is included for additional resources.
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Hub Spot: 14 Ways Technology Will Affect the Future of Customer Service

For Students 9th - 10th
The progress of video, real-time messaging, chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrencies, self-service, and even customer success itself, all present the potential for big changes in the day-to-day workings of customer...
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Scotland.com

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic facts and travel information about Scotland. Information is available about business, community, travel, culture, news, sports, and shopping.
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Tech News world.com: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
TechNewsWorld.com offers summaries and abstracts of the latest technology news from around the world. Updated 24 hours a day.
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Cd Rom Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This CDRom.com-Guide site provides information on CD Roms as well as all digital storage items. Includes news, assistance, shopping, forums, and more.
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Media Smarts: Your Connected Life: A Teen's Guide to Life Online [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This guide is designed to help students who are just entering high school balance the demands their offline life with their digital one. The guide offers practical advice on a variety of activities kids like to do online, including...
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Time: 5 Trends That Will Change How You Use Social Media in 2015

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at potential changes in 2015 in how people use social media. These include tools to make financial transactions, new types of networks, shopping features, social networking features on more smart devices, and the demand for more...
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Pda Today

For Students 9th - 10th
PDAToday focuses on daily news, shopping, and commentary about cool new gadgets and PDA's. Their primary audience is people who are curious about mobile technology as well as the growing number of regular people who are starting to use...
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Smart Kitchens Will Have Counter Intelligence

For Students 9th - 10th
Look at a futuristic kitchen that has an intelligent workspace with built in counter scales, detection sensors for kinds of food, and software connected to RFID sensors to suggest ingredients for recipes and order groceries. Learn more...
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Gcf Global: Choosing Between a Laptop and a Tablet

For Students 9th - 10th
If you're in the market for a new device, you may be wondering whether a laptop or a tablet is the right choice for you. In this video, we'll go over some of the basics of what you'll need to know if you're shopping for one or both of...
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Gcf Global: Smartphone Buying Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Whether you're thinking about purchasing your first smartphone or just upgrading from an older model, you might feel overwhelmed shopping for a new smartphone. With so many options to choose from, it's difficult to know if you're getting...
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Kitchen Counter

For Students 9th - 10th
Look at a futuristic kitchen that has an intelligent workspace with built in counter scales, detection sensors for kinds of food, and software connected to RFID sensors to suggest ingredients for recipes and order groceries. Learn more...