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The Story of Latino Civil Rights: Fighting for Justice

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the civil rights abuses suffered by African Americans, Japanesse Americans during WWII, and Hispanic Americans. They explain what the common element is among the discrimination against these three groups. ...
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Take the Pulse of Your Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discuss seismic waves. In this science lesson, students investigate the acceleration of the floor in the classroom similar to a seismograph. Students observe a three-component seismogram from an earthquake and determine what it...
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Writings on a River

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students identify words that can be used to describe Mark Twain's character Tom Sawyer. Students explore stage production of "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by reading and discussing "An Older (and Calmer) Tom Sawyer". They develop their...
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Flower Dissection

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students dissect three different flowers and compare and contrast them. In this flowers lesson plan, students learn about the flower anatomy and then dissect their own flowers.
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Investigating Bean Pods and How They Grow

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe and create a record of seed growth over time. After planting a seed, 3rd graders record their observations of the seed's growth over a three week period. Upon conclusion of the experiment, they write a paragraph...
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Investigating Evolutionary Questions: Bats, Whales, Reptiles, Birds, Animal Classification

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students are guided through a process in which three questions are addressed by retrieving beta hemoglobin sequences from online databases, and using online tools to compare those sequences in student-selected animals.
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Fireworks

For Students 8th - 10th
For this fireworks worksheet, students read about pyrotechnics and the chemical make-up of fireworks. They are given a chart of elements and the colors they emit. Students answer three critical thinking questions about fireworks and...
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Ionic vs. Covalent Compounds Lab

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ionic and covalent compound learning exercise, learners investigate the properties of three unknown substances in order to determine if they are ionic or covalent compounds. They write conclusions about their results.
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Statistics with State Names

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze the number of times each letter in the alphabet is used in the names of the states. In this statistics instructional activity, students create a stem and leaf plot, box and whisker plot and a histogram to analyze their...
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Pythagorean Theorem Spreadsheet

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Studetns use a spreadsheet to organize data on the sides of a triangle. They use the Pythagorean Theorem and the If then spreadsheet function to decide whether the three sides determine a right triangle. Learners work individual...
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Let's Go Shopping: Estimation At The Mall

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students estimate the total cost of a shopping trip. In this estimation lesson, students use three different techniques to estimate how much a shopping trip will cost.
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Multiplication: 10x Table

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
In this multiplication facts practice instructional activity, students solve 35 problems that require them to multiply 1-digit numbers by the number 10.
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Multiplication: 9x Table

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
In this multiplication facts practice worksheet, students solve 35 problems that require them to multiply 1-digit numbers by the number 9.
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Multiplication: 7x Table

For Students 3rd - 4th Standards
In this multiplication facts practice activity, learners solve 35 problems that require them to multiply 1-digit numbers by the number 7.
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Camp Out

For Students 4th - 6th
In this reading tables worksheet, students read a table regarding camping activities. Students respond to 6 questions regarding the data.
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Matter: Build a Word

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine matter and the periodic table of elements. In this matter lesson, 4th graders discuss atoms and their composition. Students explore the periodic table of elements and use it to spell words out of the elements.
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Function Machines

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a function table and determine a rule for the use of one. They graph different functons from the tables. The analogy of a machine is used as an example for teaching students about functions.
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College Prep Algebra, Worksheet Chapter 3, 2.5, 2.7, 3.1- 3.4

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students translate 39 word problems into algebraic terms and solve them. They complete 42 problems about coordinate graphing, working with ordered pairs, slop, and equations of lines.. They make 2 scatter grams...
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Putting It Together

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create number combinations. In this problem solving lesson, students participate in a classroom activity that requires them to create as many object combinations as possible and multiplication sentences that compliment the...
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Days, Hours, Minutes and More

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this time worksheet, students solve ten problems in which minutes, days, hours and weeks are converted. There is a helpful table at the top of the page. Note: The term "fortnight" may be unfamiliar to some.
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Teaching the Five Themes of Geography Through Picture Books

For Teachers K - 4th
Read the story Make Way for Ducklings and introduce little ones to the five themes of geography. Reread the story, while displaying transparencies to reinforce the five themes. In groups, learners view pictures and identify the themes on...
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Solving Problems and Puzzles 1

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Plug in this presentation for a quick start to your day. The class reviews the 6 times tables how they relate to division and then work through patterns to build logical reasoning and sequencing skills. A wonderful warm up or problem...
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Friends Meeting on Bicycles

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
It's a great day for a bike ride, but how long will it take? Your learners will have to calculate multiple variables in the problem using scaffolded questioning. Different answer choices are given, but you will need to create the table...
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Weighted Averages

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Mixtures, weighted percentages, and varying speeds make problem solving difficult. The resource give learners a strategy for tackling these types of problems effectively.