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Federalism: The Nation and The States

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discuss the division of powers between national and state governments. Groups create a PowerPoint slide representing one of the 3 types of powers.
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Pixel Mosaic

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss current knowledge of pixels. They listen as the teacher explains their importance in picture clarity. Students view the "Pixel Mosaic Animated Movie." Students receive pieces of pictures and matching tiles which...
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Oceanography Multimedia Projects

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine marine life. In this oceanography lesson, students design a multimedia project using PowerPoint or HyperStudio that encompasses research that they do on ocean ecosystems.
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A Rainbow Under the Sea: How do Animals Survive in the Ocean?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read books, watch videos, complete worksheets and participate in class discussions about ocean animals. They, in groups, design PowerPoint presentations on selected marine animals.
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Energy Source Web Quest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars research an energy source and create a Power Point presentation to share with the class. In this energy sources instructional activity, students are assigned an energy source to research. They use the Internet to research...
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Native American Storytelling

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the background of Native American myths and legends.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders read a myth out loud to their classmates.  Students compare and contrast their myths...
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Rusted Roots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a flowchart on the root cause method. In this inquiry lesson plan, students compare RCA and the DMAIC model with the scientific method of problem solving. They investigate a problem in school and present their...
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Cuban Missile Crisis in Thirteen Days

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cuban Missile Crisis lesson, 11th graders take notes from a PowerPoint presentation regarding the topic and then watch the film "Thirteen Days". Students participate in...
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Volcano Demonstration

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students watch a demonstration on how volcanoes work. For this volcano demonstration, students watch the teacher demonstrate a volcanic eruption. The teacher will change variables used to create the eruption and the students will predict...
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Math Games

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a lesson plan that is involved in the breaking of codes using computer games. They access the internet to play math games. The teacher uses powerpoint to help guide students with common problems in loading...
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What does it mean to be American?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a mural depicting what it means to be an American. For this being American lesson plan, students pull out magazine ads that depict what it means to be an American, then they make a mural out of it, and finally they...
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Mystery of the Matching Marks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a Power Point and complete activities related to genetic evidence of human evolution. In this molecular evolution lesson, students view and discuss a provide presentation. They search for the "tell-tale telomere" and...
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Flawed Democracies

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the struggle for equal opportunity. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders create a timeline outlining various groups' struggles for equal opportunity. Students research and construct a timeline to...
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Which Tape is Stickiest?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students conduct an experiment to determine which style of tape will stick the best.  In this controlled experiment lesson, students predict which tape will stick best to a marble that rolls over it, then they conduct the experiment...
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A Trip Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students role play the role of a travel agent. In groups, they must plan a trip around the world making stops in a different biome. They use the internet to discover the characteristics of each biome and create a travel brochure for...
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Geothermal Features of Yellowstone

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils explore the geothermal features of Yellowstone National Park. Through a PowerPoint presentation and the use of a Smart Board, students recognize the four geothermal features. They discuss the differences of each feature. Pupils...
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Floods

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the devastation floods may cause. In this current events lesson, students analyze a photograph of a flood scene to determine what was taking place when the photograph was taken. Students respond to the provided...
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An American Legacy-Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery Study

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders travel with the Corps of Discovery. In this ancient civilizations lesson, 5th graders research print and Internet sources about the Lewis and Clark expedition. Students prepare PowerPoint presentations to share their...
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Ancient Greece Research

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore ancient Greece. In this ancient civilizations lesson, 6th graders research how ancient Greece influenced modern societies. Students prepare PowerPoint presentations to share their findings with their classmates.
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Discovering the Regions of France

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the regions of France. In this cultural studies lesson, students research the geographic and cultural regions of France. High schoolers prepare PowerPoint presentations to share their findings with...
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High Frequency Word Work

For Teachers 1st
First graders make an "All About Me" book. In this high fluency words instructional activity students use a computer program to create a book about themselves. Students write their own text.
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Tech Smart

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice computer skills. In this technology instructional activity, 6th graders use programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Print Shop, and PowerPoint. They use the Internet for research and data collection to be...
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The Story of an Atom

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students work in groups to research an element and how it was discovered. They create an illustration of the element they are researching and create an outline for their presentation. They develop a PowerPoint presentation to share their...
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A Lottery of Learning

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the probability necessary to win the lottery. They view a PowerPoint Presentation, evaluate combinations, calculate lottery probability, conduct analysis of a fair game, and design a lottery to meet various...