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Molecular Movement in Water Part 1- Diffusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students obseve and compare molecular movement within water at various temperatures and of varying salinity. They discuss the movement of water on a larger scale which can affect the movement and concentrations of microbial populations...
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BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a hypothesis about the attitudinal differences between generations, test their hypothesis with a survey, chart their findings, and present their answers to the class.
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Native American Bartering

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create items to barter. In this Native American bartering lesson, 5th graders read a book, design and make items, and barter with their peers. Students reflect on the experience through journal writing.
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short Division

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice  division through a timed test.  In this short division lesson, 4th graders recognize the benefit of using short division. Students complete a short division worksheet.
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Taste Buds

For Teachers 1st
First graders taste a variety of items and record a full sentence about the way they taste.  In this taste buds lesson, 1st graders predict and then taste various items.  Students draw a picture of the tongue and show the part...
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Bacterial growth

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore the exponential growth and decay of microbial populations in relation to the organism tolerance ranges in their environment, They observe the impact of changing variables which can affect microbial populations.
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Function of a Stem

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders perform an experiment to test the function of a stem. In this science lesson, 4th graders write a description of their investigations. Students also explain how the stem interacts with the rest of the plant. Students use...
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Matricies: Meadows or Malls?

For Teachers All
Students explore the use of matrices and graphing calculators to solve a complex linear programming problem. They test their solutions to determine the best division of land use for the city.
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Termite Trail Marking Behavior

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine termites and their trail-marking behaviors. They draw lines on paper with various ink pens and experiment to see which types of ink the termites follow--or which inks do and do not elicit trail marking behavior.
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Identifying Angles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze angles and determine if they are acute, right, or obtuse. In this angles lesson, 3rd graders study the definition and characteristics of each angle. Students then do a worksheet to identify the name of the angle.
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States of Consciousness

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students investigate sleep. In this psychology lesson, students discuss five environmental factors leading to stress related to sleep.
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Resources of Indiana

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the resources of Indiana and how they are used to produce goods. In this resources of Indiana lesson, 4th graders explore historical periods in Indiana as they relate to its resources. Students discover that the...
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Rationalizing Race in US History

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students consider the classification of people. In this race studies lesson, students examine the concept of race as it relates to U.S. history and trends. Students research racial discrimination and prejudice in order to support their...
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Changing State

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the changing states of water. In this solid, liquid, gas lesson plan, students discover that water changes when heated or cooled. Students make predictions and then use the interactive whiteboard to "heat...
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Badminton

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders become familiar with the basics of Badminton.  In this Badminton lesson plan, 7th graders correctly hold the racket and increase skill in hitting the birdie.  Students become familiar with the rules for a game...
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The First Americans

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore American history by researching Native Americans. In this American settlers lesson plan, 3rd graders research the Native American Woodland Indians and define the actions they took when faced with the European...
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Inflation and Unemployment

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore the role of government in the economy market. In this economics lesson, students analyze the decision making and how it takes into consideration additional cost, benefits and public awareness of what they are trying to...
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Why Do Certain Things Float, While Some Sink?

For Teachers 1st
First graders conduct an experiment. In this density lesson, 1st graders work in groups to test 10 different objects to see which ones sink and float. Students discuss why certain objects float and others do not.
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Slopes, Slope-Intercept Form, Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the slope...
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Slope, slope-Intercept Form and Standard Form

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate and solve linear equations using slopes. In this algebra activity, students graph lines using the slope and y intercept. They also find the slope by rewriting their equation in to slope-intercept form from standard...
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Up, Up and Away

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders design and launch rockets.  For this rocket lesson, 4th graders observe the changes in outcome caused by size and fuel variables. Students navigate the NASA website to learn the parts of a rocket. Students load the...
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Learning Empathy Through Art

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create poems based on the Haiku form and research about WWII. Class discussion and classroom readings of student work finish this lesson. Emphasis is placed on Standards in the Arts.
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Water, Water Everywhere

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore water. In this water absorbency lesson, students experiment with different items to see if they absorb water. Students record their findings on a data sheet. Students then try making music with drinking glasses...
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Magnetism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study magnetism and how certain materials can be attracted.  In this magnetism lesson students research magnetism on the Internet.