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Teaching About East Asia
Seventh graders research East Asian countries.  In groups, pupils are assigned to research China, Japan or Korea.  Using the internet and other resources, classmates create a multiple tier time line.  They consider aspects such as...
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Rock Cycle
Fourth graders participate in a Rock Cycle game to gain an understanding of the cycles that form metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous rocks.
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Computer Applications: Web Design Basics
Students become familiar with the workings of Windows 3.11 especially Program Manager, File Manager, and MS DOS Prompt. They open, develop, save, and copy a text file within the windows environment. They become familiar with Netscape and...
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Classifying Monocot And Dicot Plants
Sixth graders identify the parts of a flower, and tell the difference between monocots and dicots. They group plant by leaf types and characteristics placing the information in table form on the computer.
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We the Past
Learners study philanthropy related terms and philanthropy in the United States and their local community. In this philanthropy lesson, students study pictures of present and past Americans and discuss their philanthropic acts. Learners...
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LESSON PLAN: CONTROLLING NUCLEAR WEAPONS: DEBATING THE NON-PROLIFERATION TREATY
Ninth graders examine various nuclear weapons. In this American Government lesson, 9th graders conduct primary source research to investigate nuclear weapons and the international nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Students compose a...
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Gymnastics Lesson
Students investigate the importance of having a healthy body by performing gymnastics.  In this physical education activity, students utilize their flexibility and body strength to perform intense physical gymnastic maneuvers with...
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The Volstead Act and Related Prohibition Documents
Students listen to the 18th Amendment. After a discussion on Prohibition, the groups determine if it was a success or a failure and present their findings to the class. They view political cartoons of the day and analyze their meaning.
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Interior Design Techniques in Black and White
Students create interior designs using white paper and black ink.  In the process, they incorporate all four line techniques - horizontal, vertical, curved, and diagonal.  While the designs do not need to be tangible representations of...
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Why Nations Trade
Students examine how international trade affects a nation's economy. They read and analyze two handouts, research a scenario from the handout, determine the chronological order of the scenarios, and answer questions about a case study.
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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If These Walls Could Talk
Students investigate the influence of the Enlightenment on American society and government. For this Enlightenment lesson, students work cooperatively in groups to define the principles of the Enlightenment, American...
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Candy Quakes
Eighth graders, using a candy bar, gum, and Twizzlers, demonstrate the effects of deformational forces on the earth's crust. They examine the processes of rock and fossil formation.
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Explosives
Students assume the role of police detectives and investigate chemical agents used to make explosives and suspected terrorists based on information provided.  Students have a list of questions to lead their investigation and must produce...
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Fibers and Fabric
Students are introduced to a variety of different fibers.  After acting out a short story, they discover how yarn and basic weaves are made.  To end the lesson, they practice making their own weave pattern using paper strips and then yarn.
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FACS: Sanitation & Food - Support Services (HST)
Young scholars discuss the importance of proper food handling and sanitation by workers to ensure health and wellness.  After watching a demonstration, they discuss how importance hand washing is to stop the spread of disease. To end the...
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The Human Geonome Project Structured Controversy
Pupils debate government funding of the Human Genome Project. In this ethics instructional activity, students use the stuctured controversy framework to research the opposing viewpoints regarding project funding.
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Environment" The Mining Cycle
Young scholars explore the world of mining and explain its importance in daily life.  After describing how companies search for mineral deposits, they examine the environmental consequences of mining as well as the positive aspects.  The...
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Careers in Science
Students learn the trends in the current job market for scientists,
 find where the jobs are, the range of salaries, and the job requirements.
They discover that scientists do some very interesting things, then
 write a letter of...
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The Great Depression: A World Struggle
Students research the impact of the Great Depression on the United States. In groups, they use the internet to describe each of FDR's New Deal Programs and how it helped unemployment. They also discuss how these programs affected the...
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Celebrating 100
First graders listen to story "The Pentathlon," discuss importance of number zero, create 100 badge to wear, look for and circle 100 sight words in newspaper, create pictures made with 100 squares of paper, and use interactive writing to...
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The Unseen Army: Conscientious Objectors During World War II
Learners study World War II and why it was called "the Good War".  In this World War II lesson students identify the different kinds of conscientious objectors.
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Australia: the Land Down Under
Students give a solid history and geographic explanation of the country of Australia and explain why it is important. They use some creativity in designing their own island, by using the physical features of this particular country.
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Plan for Research Success
Pupils develop effective and efficient plan for successfully completing a research project through use of online BIG 6 Assignment Organizer.