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Our Community- In Sculpture Form

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use the works of William H. Johnson as the basis for a project. The objective is to use his works as a demonstration of communication to the community. The sculpture is supposed to be made out of clay.
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Adventures along the Oregon Trail in Nebraska

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover how the land and people we develop relationships with in Nebraska affect our survival--past, present, and future. They write about and interview their grandparents, parents and peers and compare them with people on the...
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The Heart

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to the parts of the heart and the flow of blood through the heart.
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Civil Rights and the ADA

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine and discuss the 14th and 15th amentments, and evaluate the agendas of Americans from underrepresented groups in the quest for civil rights. They conduct Internet research and create essays or posters regarding Civil Rights.
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the Bronze Bow By Elizabeth George Speare

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders learn about how Rome occupied ancient Palestine around 35 BC to 35 AD through cartography mathematics, creative writing and art.
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The Laser Spider Web

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners create a supersized spider web using yarn. They weave the yarn over and under an existing web to create a new design.
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Football Physics "Having A Ball With Projectile Motion"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the concept of projectile motion and identify the 3 components of projectile motion. They explore how physics applies to punting a football through punting activities and internet research.
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Into the Pond

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use a pond to explore macroinvertebrates and other organisms. They use a dichotomous key to classify the organisms and maintain a journal recording their findings.
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The Evolution of Arkansas Elementary Education

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders interview older citizens to discover earlier educational history. They write essays based on their interviews.
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The Mighty Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners participate in a variety of activities in a unit about the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway System. They create a diorama, read related stories, and correspond with other classes located in other port cities along the St Lawrence...
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I'm Not In Range

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover how cell phone service works while participating in a role play activity. They identify its advantages and disadvantages based on service. They examine how engineers use this information to develop better...
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Satellite Tracker

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use satellite tracking software to monitor different satellites. They predict and graph the motion of the space station. They create a 3-D display of its path and share it with the class.
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Scale Model of the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together to create a model of the Earth. They label and identify each layer and describing its properties. They discover how engineers use models to test different concepts.
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TE Activity: A Merry-Go-Round for Dirty Air

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe a simulation of a cyclone to examine a method of pollutant recovery in cleaning industrial air pollution. They examine how engineers develop technology to reduce air pollution and determine percentages for technology...
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Making Paper

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students make paper from recycled paper. The student estimates, counts, and measures he amount of paper consumed in a classroom daily. They discover that if we use too much paper, it fills up landfills. Some activities they are doing...
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Enigmas

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research "mystery" topics such as Easter Island, Bermuda Triangle and the Loch Ness Monster. Students brainstorm mysteries and explore the one of their choosing. They write a short report and share what they have learned with...
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Walk and Bike Across America

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Pupils learn how to use maps, compute mileage, and be physically active while exploring America's national parks, historical heritage, and nutritional information via key agricultural sites.
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Running To Iraq

For Teachers K - 5th
Students demonstrate our support of our troops overseas. They develop values of compassion, caring, and respect throughout the school. They participate in Physical Education class and run as part of the heart warm-up or as part of a...
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Intro to 1D Kinematics with Physlets

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine illustrations and animations on a Physlets CD in which they must describe motion, analyze graphs, and calculate initial velocity. The Physlet assists in providing active class participation in discussion.
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Alex: How Light Travels

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson, the students will be experimenting to show how light shines in a straight line. They will also be experimenting to see how light reflects using mirrors. The students will be working in cooperative learning groups to carry...
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NASA

Nasa: Exploring Space Through Algebra

For Teachers 9th - 10th
These lesson plans allow students to learn about space exploration while refining their math skills. Each activity provides instructions for both the educator and student.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: G Mg Satellite

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task models a satellite orbiting the Earth in communication with two control stations located miles apart on Earth's surface. Students determine distances between various locations and, given a rate of travel, they determine the...
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Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Taxi!

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this task, students explore the linear relationship between distance traveled and taxi fare cost. Aligns with A-REI.D.10 and F-LE.B.5.
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Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Sandia Aerial Tram

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students examine data on the elevation and the minutes into a ride for a tram that is traveling up a mountain and write an equation for the function that models the relationship between the two variables. Aligns with...

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