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Materials and Manufacturing
Students explore materials used in manufacturing. In this science lesson, students investigate the suitability of building materials. Students read The Three Little Pigs and discuss the building materials used in the story.
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poem "Smart" by Shel Silverstein from "Where the Sidewalk Ends"
Students explore unit rate and ratio and discuss the relationship.
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Infectious Diseases
Eighth graders identify and explain how infectious diseases effect organ systems. Using an analogy with automobiles and body systems, they discover how one part influences the operation of the whole. Students write paragraphs about...
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The United States and the MDGs (10/20)
Students research the U.S. role in furthering and funding the MDGs. IN this U.S policy lesson, students read a speech by Andrew Natsios about the topic. Students debate over the topic after they complete research and related analysis...
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From the Kitchen Table to the House of Commons
Students examine cartoons that include caricatures of all leaders of federal parties.
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Materials 1: Materials and Manufacturing
Students examine the properties, limitations, and durability of a variety of materials, then evaluate which of the materials would be best for building a model house. If used in its entirety, this lesson could take several science class...
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Review of Populations
Students review the concept of populations. In this Biology lesson plan, students will work with a partner to talk through what they remember from the unit on populations. The class will then begin to work through a concept map as a way...
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Preventing Picky Eaters
Learners list the normal eating habits of children. For this health lesson, students identify common problems experienced during mealtimes. They discuss ways to better manage a child's mealtime experience.