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Mapping West Virginia

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore West Virginia. In this Unites States geography lesson, 4th graders discuss the type of land and the cities in West Virginia. Students create two overlays, with transparencies, that show the natural land and the...
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Amphibian Spawns

For Teachers K
Students observe tadpoles as they gradually change into adults.  In this amphibian biology lesson, students watch tadpoles in a tank in the classroom, keep a daily record of what they observe, and chart the growth development of the...
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Flower Pot Salad Bar

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students discuss the connection between a flower pot and wholesome food by creating a salad.  In this healthy eating lesson, students utilize numerous fresh vegetables to create a classic salad in a flower pot.  Students write...
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Animals Finding Rice Paddies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the animals who live in rice paddies and create a chart.  In this rice lesson, 4th graders link the types of animals living in each ecosystem with a bar graph. Students use colored bars to show...
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How Poets Evoke Social and Historical Representations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore how poems represent the social, historical, and cultural times that they were written in. In this poetry lesson plan, students compare and contrast poems with music of the time and explore implications of writing poems...
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Where Does It Come from?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read articles about various agricultural products and create a map using the statistics in the article.  In this agricultural statistics lesson, students look at the geography of the country and which products come from the...
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Great Balls of Fire

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast natural and synthetic fabrics. In this science investigation lesson, 6th graders test the flammability of 6 natural and synthetic fabrics.
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Searching the World Wide Web for Rudy Autio

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Rudy Autio. For this research lesson students maneuver through the Internet to better understand the artist Rudy Autio. They examine his background, educational experiences, art production, influences, and style.
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Connecting International Events with Values and History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore international and global concerns.  In this World History lesson plan, students discuss differences in values across the globe, then create a poster depicting their thoughts.
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Food Safety

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners recognize that safe food preparation is important to good health.  In this food safety lesson, students participate in an activity learners separate, clean, chill, and cook food safely. Students use Glo Germ to find where...
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In the Company of Whales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine whales and how they migrate.  In this whale activity students research whales and their migration patterns.
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Heading South

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students look at the migration of different birds. In this migration lesson, students discuss why an animal migrates and problems that can occur during migration. They look at several downloadable maps that show the specific routes of...
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Social Movements in American Politics

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore American social movements. In this writing skills lesson plan, students read Orwell's "Politics and the English." Young scholars then apply the rules for writing that are included in the piece. Students follow-up...
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The Bacteria Time Bomb in your Home

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read an article that explains the dangers of household bacteria. In this activity, students explore items in a home that easily hold bacteria, then complete several activities to reinforce comprehension of the article.
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My Friend's Sister is a Pole Dancer!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the workout that is provided by pole dancing.  In this lesson, 8th graders read an article then complete several activities that check their comprehension of the article, such as answering questions that can...
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Bovine Oversteps Boundaries

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read about Grady, the Silo Cow and analyze the parts of a news story.  In this news article instructional activity, 6th graders discuss writing for different purposes.  Students discover the characteristics of a...
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You’re Tugging at Me!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the sliding and rolling friction.  In this forces lesson students divide into groups and use a cart to examine the amount of force that is used to move objects. 
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Communication Methods

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore communications by participating in a science class activity. In this communication technology lesson plan, students discuss the process of morse code, its history, and the electromagnets used to create the device....
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Applied Science - Built Environment (6) Lab

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders look at toys in space. In this gravity lesson, 6th graders make predictions about what different toys will do with zero gravity. They watch a space video and see what happens to these toys in space.
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The Moon Made Me Do It!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about how lunar cycles affect living organisms. In this biology instructional activity, students prepare an oral presentation of their research results and analyses. They explore the forces that affect tides.
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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 plan, students follow the life cycle of the cicada and observe the changes as it grows. Students discuss the characteristics of...
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Our Desert Backyard

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make observations of their own backyard. In this environment lesson, students keep records of the plants and animals they see in their home or school yard. Students make notes of how the weather and environment changes over...
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Native American Three Sisters Gardens

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars investigate companion planting. In this  communtiy gardening lesson students explore the tradition of the Native American Three Sisters gardening approach. Young scholars act as botanists, anthropologists,...
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Earth Day Lesson

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students analyze Earth science by answering environmental study questions. In this Earth Day lesson plan, students read the book The Lorax and identify the themes within it. Students define several recycling vocabulary terms and create...

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