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Writing a poem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students imagine themselves someplace -- the beach, a mountain top, a city street -- anywhere.
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Sounds Like Science-Guitars

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners demonstrate the relationship between a sound and its frequency. In this sound and frequency activity, students use an old tennis racket and nylon fishing line to create a guitar. Learners observe the pitch and frequency.
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Science Quiz on Dogs

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science quiz on dogs worksheet, students answer ten questions about dogs before scrolling down to see the correct answers.
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Sampling Rocks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study rocks they find on the playground.  For this investigative lesson students collect and analyze rocks they find and answer questions about them. 
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Discovering Owls

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Pupils are introduced to different types of owls and owl pellets. They list several adaptations that benefit the owls. Students identify the various species of owl that live in Wisconsin. Pupils discuss owl pellets and identify the...
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Vibration and Pitch

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the relation between vibrations and pitch. They observe and discuss an experiment involving a bicycle and a piece of cardboard in the spokes, listen to a comb with cardboard, and listen to various sounds and...
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Extending Human Ability Through Technology

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore how technology has been used to enhance human abilities. Using the internet, they watch a short video about prosthetics. They compare and contrast how prosthetics have changed over the years as technology has become...
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Safe Passwords

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students brainstorm synonyms for security. In this Computer Skills lesson plan, students compare the home security to password security. Students read an article and review strategies for creating strong passwords. Students apply their...
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Visual Learning: Gone Fishing

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners complete visual learning activities using a photograph of a fisherman. In this photograph analysis lesson, students analyze the photograph and the facts within the picture. Learners read a quote and caption for the photograph...
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Forest Ecosystem Field Trip

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students investigate the environment by participating in a class field trip. In this botany lesson, students attend a field trip through their local park or forest while listening to a nature guide. Students practice using their 5 senses...
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It's Time for a Rhyme

For Teachers K - 1st
Students listen to the story, There's a Wocket in My Pocket, by Dr. Seuss. They discuss the rhyming in the book and then play a rhyming game.
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Music and Technology

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars analyze the lyrics, instruments, sounds and technology from the song "Vertigo" by U2. They view a video presenting interviews with the band and complete a stage design for the live playing of the song.
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Shakespeare by Choice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the most important elements in a scene.  In this editing a scene lesson, students decide what elements are absolutely necessary to a scene.  Students discuss the main criteria for editing or cutting a scene...
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Minerals and Rocks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars identify and interpret various minerals and discover how to identify and classify them. They identify and discuss how people describe objects and how scientists describe objects. From there, students look at a set of...
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Reading Comprehension Volume 5, Number 11 : Campaign Finance Reform

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a text about campaign finance reform. Students fill in the missing words with choices from a word bank.
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Leaf Arrangement: Kinetic Cognitive Connections

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use critical thinking to identify leaf patterns. For this problem solving activity, student compare leaf patterns by "acting out" the positions and structures they see. This is a kinetic lesson where concepts are attained...
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Design Project: Stepper Motor Driver

For Students Higher Ed
In this electronics worksheet, students design and build a stepper motor drive circuit. They answer 1 short answer question about the design.
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Aerodynamic Design

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research aerodynamic design. In this aerodynamic design lesson plan, students investigate wind resistance on a car. Students explore the reasons necessary for aerodynamic design.
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Introducing Sharks

For Students 4th - 5th
In this shark instructional activity, students read and discussion a selection about sharks. Students complete 10 fill in the missing words and complete a crossword puzzle.
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Slang Words Answer Key

For Students 6th
In this slang words answer key instructional activity, 6th graders read the answers for 30 questions using slang words and phrases, including listening comprehension and dictation.
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Using Descriptive Words

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders focus on how descriptive words help them see, feel, and hear a story better. They listen to a read aloud of Angela Johnson's, "The Leaving Morning," while giving a thumbs up signal each time they hear a "sense or how"...
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Reading Comprehension: Dog Face

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read a story called "Dog Face" that has missing words. For each blank, students choose one of four words that will make sense in the story.
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Our Healthy Bodies

For Teachers K
Students complete a variety of activities designed to enhance their awareness of their bodies. They examine pictures of themselves, taken at various points in the year and examine and compare their bodies. They enjoy a healthy snack...
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A Forest Dwellers Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this forest animals worksheet, students complete a four question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz. Included are questions about: wild boar, roe deer, red fox and red deer.