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A Heritage Study: Using Information Resources to Research Family History and Traditions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research their family history through ethnographical study. They locate information through a variety of sources, interview people, write a report and present an oral presentation to the class.
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Resource Sharing Between Chemistry Labs

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students assume the role of community college instructors researching the feasibility of resource (chemicals, supplies, equipment) sharing between community colleges. They explore safety issues pertaining to chemical transport, storage,...
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What We Can Do!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine how citizens protect natural resources. In this citizens and natural resources lesson, students listen to a reading of Our Planet: Earth. They discuss what natural resources are and why they need to be protected. They...
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It Won't Last Forever

For Teachers K - 5th
Students investigate the recycling process. In this recycling lesson, students set up a classroom program for recycling and set up recycling bins in various areas of the school. Students investigate other options to reduce waste.
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Simulation: Yum, Yum Trees Simulation: Yum Yum Trees Conservation of Resources

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students weigh the uses of the yum yum tree against the problem of conserving them. In this conservation lesson, groups of students discuss and make suggestion to conserve the yum, yum trees. Students apply knowledge to renewable and...
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Deciding to Serve

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different ways where they can be most effective in sharing their newly acquired financial expertise.  In this cross curricular lesson, 7th graders participate in a service project. Students...
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Student And Teacher Behaviors In Science Classrooms

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students work in cooperative learning groups and respond to cases involving ethical choices by students and teachers in science classrooms. They create and submit additional cases and questions for use throughout the school year.
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Third Grade Economics

For Teachers 3rd
In this economics worksheet, 3rd graders answer questions about crops, natural resources, prices of items, and more. Students complete 20 multiple choice questions.
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Natural Resources

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners explore Iowa geography and topographic maps. In this geography and topographic maps lesson, student investigate maps, newspapers, Iowa flora and fauna. Students gain an understanding of how different landforms can be identified...
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Comparing Fossil Fuels and Renewable Energy Sources

For Students 5th - 8th
In this energy worksheet, students will complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting fossil fuels and renewable energy sources.
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Pumpkin Carving for K-2 Students

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students carve pumpkins, draw pictures and label layers of a seed, and write steps needed to carve pumpkin.
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Being Resource-ful

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners compare the amount of waste that comes from different bags of equivalent amounts of potato chips and decide which would produce the least amount of waste. They discuss recycling and other ways they can reduce waste.
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Budgeting Your Financial Resources (The Mint)

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students plan and maintain balanced budgets.
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Wind Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore wind energy. In this wind power lesson, students create models of wind turbines and experiment with changes that will help efficiency. Young scholars watch a video on wind power and discuss. Students work in groups...
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The Phantom of the Computer Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars calculate the power consumption of computers in school. In this physics lesson, students design an experiment to determine whether the school should unplug computers at the end of the day. They collect data and report...
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Math Resource Studio: Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fractions learning exercise, students practice their overall fractions skills. Students complete twenty five problems where they find equivalent fractions, multiply fractions, and simplify problems.
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Ducks in the Flow: Resources about Surface Ocean Currants for the Upper Elementary Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate surface ocean currents. In this oceanography lesson, students work in small groups to create models that demonstrate surface currents, the Coriolis Effect, and how surface currents move debris. This lesson includes a...
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Equadorian Rainforest: The Tropical Supermarket

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the concept of sustainable agricultural practices through cocoa farming and the lives of the people who are the producers. Students watch a slide show and read a story which helps them understand the origins of chocolate,...
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The Miracle Resource - From Forest to Products

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars create a collage of wood products labeled by type of wood product.  In this product engineering lesson, students work in groups to find pictures of solid wood products, engineered wood products, wood pulp, paper...
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Locate Information in Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students listen to the Magic School House Plants a Seed. In this locating information lesson, students discuss the various presentations of information in the book. Students complete a worksheet of information.
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Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources: Mining in B.C.

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore energy by categorizing rocks. In this British Columbia geology lesson, students define many different vocabulary terms associated with mining such as sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Students utilize sample rock...
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Building Character: Remaining Resilient, Resourceful, and Responsible in the Face of Adversity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the different types of adversity African-Americans face. As a class, they role-play different roles in scenerios in which they discover the importance of facing their fears and taking responsibility for their actions. ...
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Resources for Teaching Women Writers

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore, discuss and experience a wide variety of texts from around the world written by women. They analyze the different genres covered and view a lot of unique point of views from different female perspectives. Topics...
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Using High Stakes Testing to Make Students and Schools Accountable for Learning

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars conduct an informal survey about their views on high stakes testing and use basic computation skills to evaluate results as a group. They participate in activities related to high stakes testing and "No Child Left Behind"...

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