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Let's be Star Summarizers

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders summarize a piece of nonfiction text. After reviewing the correct way to read for important information and summarize that information, students independently read a nonfiction article. They write a summary paragraph using...
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Mapping Out Summarization

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students summarize a selected piece of text using a a six step process. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a selected piece of nonfiction text. They write a summary paragraph using the six step process...
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Spending Smarts

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars investigate the benefits and costs to consider when making a spending decision. They investigate the concept of credit, and use addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to solve real-life math problems. They...
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Absolute Ages of Rocks

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ages of rock worksheet, students review the processes involved with determining the ages of rocks which includes the radioactive decay of carbon-14. This worksheet has 5 matching and 5 short answer questions.
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Paragraph Proofs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of paragraph proofs. In this paragraph proofs lesson, students make flow charts of the process of getting ready for school. Students convert the flow chart to a paragraph proof. Students use geometric...
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Designing Kites

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders sketch their own kites by creating a scale drawing of an original design.  In this designing kites lesson, 6th graders draw a rough sketch, then accurately draw their design on large paper with a ruler, measuring...
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Expanded Form and Place Values

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a number in their journals that the teacher dictates. They use place value tents to make the number and write it in expanded form. Next, they repeat the process before making numbers that are more or less than the...
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Curve Fitting and the TI-85 Calculator

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders follow a step-by-step guide for using graphing calculator to determine equations which best fit data graphed. They gather data from various sites on the web, or they do searches to find information necessary to complete...
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Posters -- What's the Main Idea?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars discuss the basics of poster productions. In groups, they follow written directions to make a poster about asthma, allergies, AIDS, or personal safety. They present their poster to the class and reflect on the process in a...
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Exploring Photographs

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students explore the basic tools for analyzing images using description, reflection, and formal analysis. In this photography analysis lesson, students analyze a photograph as a class and then in small groups. Students write...
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Scientific Method "Lab Writeup"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze and experience the scientific method. They discuss the various steps of the method, conduct various experiments, and write a three-paragraph essay regarding their conclusion.
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The Magic Box

For Teachers K - 8th
Students use their visual-spatial intelligence to describe imagined boxes. A complete sequence of opening the imagined box and visualizing its contents is performed. Students write a summary of what they "saw" in their imagination.
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Bringing Surrealism into the Digital Realm

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners write a three page article on two famous surrealist artist of their times. Then, they compare and contrast their similarities and document in the article website references used on footnotes. Students also use pre-existing...
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Fire Safety Quick Vocabulary Review Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fire safety instructional activity, students write fire safety words that match the definitions that they read. Students write 15 fire safety vocabulary words.
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Giving and Following Directions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover how to give and receive directions to complete tasks. For this communication lesson, students write directions based on a map of the location of a pizza parlor and delivery locations. 
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Spelling Word Flashcards

For Teachers 1st
First graders draw pictures of spelling words. In this spelling lesson, 1st graders create flashcards by drawing a picture of each of the spelling words on one side and writing the actual word on the other side.
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African-American Inventors

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students conduct research on a variety of African-American inventors. They choose an invention that they feel has had the greatest impact on the world today and write a short summary of the invention, its impact and the inventor's...
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Make A Mummy: The Science of Mummification

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students research the history of mummification. They work together to create an apple mummy. They write a paragraph about what they gathered while doing the experiment.
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The Importance of Plants to Native Cultures in the Past and Present

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the founding and history of Sluice Boxes State Park. They use both primary and secondary resources to collect data. The focus is upon the use of native plants to make medicines. They write reports about several...
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Poll-icy Perceptions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars create their own opinion polls about local policy issues. They evaluate how anonymity may affect responses. In groups, students experience the process of developing polls, focusing on student-related topics. Young scholars...
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Gingerbread/Candy Houses

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students compare and contrast different versions of "Hansel and Gretel" and "The Gingerbread Boy". Using a software program, they color a gingerbread house design of their choice. Based on the house, they write thier own story making...
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Bird Activity

For Students 5th - 7th
For this bird worksheet, students complete a set of 16 activities about birds, listing characteristics, matching organs with steps in the digestive process, labeling a drawing of a feather and completing 4 short answer questions.
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Penny Toss - Exponential Growth and Decay

For Students 9th - 10th
In this penny toss worksheet, students collect statistical data by tossing pennies and then create a scatter plot of the data. They use formulas for exponential growth and decay and then plot the function. This two-page document...
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Cinderella Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore their creative writing skills. In this Cinderella writing lesson, students compare perspective as they read and discuss 2 versions of the "Three Little Pigs." Students then watch "Cinderella" and use their creative...

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