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Weather Timeline

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a timeline of historical weather events in Bedfordshire, England. In this local weather instructional activity, students interview elders, research the Internet and newspapers to gather information about weather events of...
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Caring for Our environment

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study the environment by reading and discuss information on pollution in the texts. In this environment lesson students read Wicker School Takes Action, and  City Green and discuss what we do with our trash. ...
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Smallville Prairie Development Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the characteristics of the prairie habitat focusing on scientific, social/historical and aesthetic values. They investigate how humans impact the prairie habitat while maintaining a daily journal of research and...
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Model UN Simulation on Population Control Policies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a Model UN Simulation Activity in which they take the role of country delegates and NGO representatives in an attempt to develop and debate resolutions that seek to provide remedies to the problems of...
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Rebuild Your Community

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Gulf Coast disaster and what it took to rebuild the community surrounding it. In this economic development lesson, students watch a video from the Nightly Business Report and explore what all it takes to make up a...
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Writing a Weather Report or Weather Forecast

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine their geography skills. In this weather forecasting lesson plan, students select a location and research it. Students write a weather report or forecast for the chosen location based on their research.
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On the Edge and Under the Gun

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students brainstorm ideas related to gun control and share with the class. in this gun control instructional activity, students research teacher approved websites related to gun control. Students write a paper in groups on a self...
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Stocking up for the Next Millennium

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars examine how democracy stands the test of time. In this technology lesson, students research inventions and contributions of the 20th century in order to gather information to write a persuasive essay on the topic.
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Island of Hopes and Island of Tears?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research Ellis Island. In this immigration lesson, 3rd graders watch a power point presentation titled Island of Hope or Island of Tears?and discuss the personal belongings the immigrants decided to bring to the United...
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The Flat Earth

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars use scientific explanations to discuss the shape of the Earth. In this research based lesson, students will explore various concepts about how scientist use evidence to determine if the Earth is flat or round. Young...
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Energy: Power to the People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of renewable energy. In this green design lesson, students research local energy issues facing their community and create policies to address the issues.
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El Niño and it's Impact on the World

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the causes of El Niño. In this series of earth science lesson, students research the consequences of this weather phenomenon. They recommend ways to prepare for this disaster.
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Oceans of the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compare and contrast information about oceans. They locate the oceans on a globe, and in small groups conduct Internet research on the oceans, identifying the similarities and differences and writing a report.
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Severe Weather - Deciding Where to Live

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars recognize the variety and frequency of severe weather occurrences. They research the type of severe weather that may occur in their area as well as determine the frequency of occurrence.
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Weather Watch

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research severe weather conditions that occur in their region of the country and develop guidelines to deal with natural disaster-related emergencies.
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Send Me A Postcard From The Rainforest

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research the different regions of the rainforest by using the Internet. They create their own postcards from each region they examine showing the plants and animals of that region. They share their postcards with the class.
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Have You Seen Me? An Introductory Lesson on the Loss of Biodiversity

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate environmental law and policies involving endangered species as well as discuss human impact on biodiversity through an Internet research project. Students create a milk carton of their "missing" endangered species.
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Illustrated Beauty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners examine images and inscriptions on Idaho quarter reverse, discuss peregrine falcon's importance to state of Idaho, read and research about peregrine falcon to gather information, and create picture book about falcon.
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Inventions and Inventors

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate an introduction to both Invention Convention and Unit 3 in the Social Studies Book, the teacher will point out that many changes occurred in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.¿¿¿...
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Indian Mathematical Achievements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore how Indian culture and religion prompted Indian advancements in math and science. For this Indian culture lesson, students read "India's Work in Math" and conduct research regarding Indian mathematicians.
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The Impact of Invention

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the impact of invention. In this invention lesson, students examine how inventions are on going and affect all aspects of life in both good and bad ways. Students will research the history of invention, become an...
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Introducing Biodiversity

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars investigate biodiversity by creating reports with their classmates.  In this ecosystem lesson, students utilize the Internet to research the different types of life in our environment and different locations around...
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The Meaning of Flowers

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners explore the messages sent in bouquets. In this messages lesson, students research the meaning of various flowers by researching online. Learners draw a picture of a bouquet with the meanings of the flowers written under it.
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Utah Weather

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore Earth science by researching weather patterns on the Internet. In this Utah climate lesson, 4th graders discuss why each climate on our planet is exposed to different weather settings and how they are measured....