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Concurent Circles I

For Students 9th - 12th
In this concurrent circles using GeoGebra learning exercise, students solve 2 short answer problems. Students construct concurrent circles using the GeoGebra software and determine why their construction of circles are concurrent....
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Saving the Sandhill Cranes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore environmental awareness by participating in movie making. For this endangered species lesson, students discuss the problems dealing with sandhill cranes at a nearby beach and the impact our environment is having on them....
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Slush Rush

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students navigate software to help students understand the benefits of computer models.  In this computer models lesson, students use computer inquiry tools to record simulated events and how they affect objects such as houses or...
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American Black Bear

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars analyze animal characteristics by creating an interactive presentation. In this black bear lesson, students identify the geographic location, characteristics and history of the American black bear by researching the web....
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Concept Structures in Architecture

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students develop a creative building design. In this technology lesson plan, students create a model of their building using a computer software. They present their final product in class.
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Bioinformatics

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students conduct a series of scientific investigation using bioinformatics. In this molecular biology lesson, students collect experimental data using different educational softwares. They calculate and analyze relationships using...
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Proteomics

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students analyze data taken from proteomic experiments. In this biology lesson, students explain the importance of bioinformatics tools in the study of proteins. They evaluate scientific results using math and computer software.
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Character Building from Inside Out

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students relate the facial muscle location with a person's expressions. In this visual arts lesson, students write a fictional story about a character. They use digital cameras and computer softwares to create an animation film about it.
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Astronomy Merit Badge

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore astronomy through the Starry Night Constellation Adventure software. They print star charts and identify constellations. They sketch the Big Dipper and describe the Milky Way. They list the five most visible planets and...
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Patterns

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students extend, generalize, recognize, and write a variety of patterns using an AppleWorks template and the Inspiration or Kidspiration educational software. This technology-based math instructional activity is intended for the early...
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Perimeter

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students measure the perimeter of a square and create squares with specific perimeters in this lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson includes templates for AppleWorks, Inspiration, and Kidspiration educational software.
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Trisecting a Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers investigate the question of whether or not the area of square can be trisected. In this lesson plan, they use geometry software to answer the questions and determine what conditions are necessary to the three regions to by...
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Midsegments of a Triangle

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students analyze midsegments of triangles in this instructional activity. They use Cabri Jr. software to observe the relationships between interior angles and midsegments of triangles. Specific instructions for creating this...
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Vocabulary: Variety and Venture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars locate the definitions and synonyms using a variety of activities that involve handheld computers and specific software. They read and discuss definitions, and create an illustration/animation for assigned words.
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Tropical Ecosystems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a Palm eBook Studio text to read about tropical ecosystems. They use a study guide to orient their reading, use software to create a map of a tropical ecosystem and take a quiz.
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Birds in Flight

For Teachers 1st
First graders begin a KWL chart about birds and listen to books read aloud by the teacher before accessing Internet sites. They use a hotlist of websites to find information and use software to make a computer based movie.
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Plant Parts

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders conduct research on plant parts. They listen to the book "Jack and the Beanstalk," explore various websites and read about plant parts, and create a movie using Kid Pix computer software.
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Letters and Numbers with Kid Pix

For Teachers K
Students identify letters of the alphabet and numbers from one through ten using Kid Pix computer software. They are each assigned a letter of the alphabet, locating three pictures of items that begin with that letter, and draw the...
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Inspirational Mapping for the Corps of Discovery

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a computer software entitled, Inspiration, in order to create a map or web of what Lewis and Clark should have packed for their journey west. They are given the expectations of the teacher and a scoring guide is...
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Turkey Turkey

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Emerging writers read an online story and write their own original story. They read the story Turkey and Turkey and create their own online story using PowerPoint software and clip art. Include time to share completed works! 
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Have I Got a Graphic Organizer for You

For Teachers 4th
Use Inspiration software to create webs. You have to create discussion topics (none are provided here), but learners will enjoy working with pairs and technology. 
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Money Management Part I: Money and You: An Introduction to Money Management and Budgeting

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discuss personal finance and create personal budgets. They discuss the importance of managing their money and how money management skills impact their future. Note: This lesson is intended for use with a SMART Board and...
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Incredible Stories: Challenge Activities (Theme 3)

For Teachers 3rd
Real or fantasy? Dogzilla, the Giant of Barletta, the Garden of Abdul Gassazi. To enrich their understanding of incredible stories, teams create a mouse newspaper and report on the invasion of Dogzilla, craft folktales, and draft a...
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What rights are guaranteed to students? Do they align with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which was approved by the United Nations in 1948? Middle and high schoolers present persuasive arguments about the rights they believe...

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