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Shipping on the Hudson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students track movements of ships, tugboats, and barges on the Hudson River estuary in order to practice addition and subtraction skills. They solve word problems by reading and interpreting data from a table. They calculate distances...
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Interpreting Line Graphs

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders interpret line graphs. In this graphing lesson, 5th graders first begin by reviewing the difference in bar and line graphs and what they are used for. Students practice interpreting the data on various line graphs and using...
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Getting the Dirt on Soils

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine soils and the components that make them up. In this hands-on soil science lesson, students receive soil samples and must identify the various aspect which make up soil.   
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In Vitro Fertilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A possible option for infertile couples is in-vitro fertilization and implantation. Through this two-part lesson, the class learns about this process by teacher lecture and internet research. A case study is given to read as a take-home...
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Iced In

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Introduce junior oceanographers to ice conditions in The Great Lakes. The ice map links are no longer available, so you will not be able to have your class perform the mentioned data activity. You can, however, access the Canadian Ice...
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What A Trip!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers plan a vacation trip from start to finish. Given a budget, they make decisions regarding where they would like to go, what mode of transportation they will use, where they will lodge, and what attractions they will visit...
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Getting From Here To There

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners plan a driving trip using maps. Working in pairs, students receive a destination card and must create a plan for arriving at their destination using only a map. Trip plans should include, mileage, distance and time...
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Trig is SOH Easy!

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners derive the six trigonometric identities. In this trigonometry lesson, students review the parts of a right triangle and use the Pythagorean theorem as a guide to find the trig identities. They find sine, cosine and tangent ratios.
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Ecotourism

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a brochure with the perfect vacation to Costa Rica in mind. They make sure that the brochure includes environmentally responsible tourism (ecotourism) after brainstorming what might or might not be included.
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Savings and Earnings

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete several activities to learn about earning, budgeting, and saving money. In this saving money lesson, 5th graders read a book about saving money and complete a 'Savings and Earnings' worksheet. Students work in...
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Business Lesson Describing Trends

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students practice their skills using business English. After a lecture/demo, students interpret economic graphs which are imbedded in this lesson. Then, they create their own graphs and describe them to the class.
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Electromagnetic Waves

For Students 9th - 12th
In this electromagnetic waves activity, learners review the different types of electromagnetic waves. Students also compare and contrast light and sound waves. This activity has 10 fill in the blank, 5 multiple choice, and 6 short answer...
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Communicate with a Truck Driver

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the communication methods of truck drivers and  their experiences. In this truck driving lesson, students use a website, Twitter, and Podcasts to learn about the job of a truck driver and their contributions to...
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Chapter 1 and 2 Review

For Students 9th - 12th
In this physics review learning exercise, students complete 24 matching and problem solving questions pertaining to math code, speed, experiments and variables, slope, and acceleration and average speed.
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Globe Skills Lesson 7 The Transcontinental Railroad

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the Transcontinental Railroad. In this geography skills lesson, students use map skills in order to locate legs of the Transcontinental Railroad on globes.
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Journey Through Wonderland: Real or Fantasy

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize the difference between fact and fiction, real and fantasy. After listening to Rip Van Winkle, retold by Lara Bergen and a version of Jack and the Beanstalk, 1st graders demonstrates their understanding of fiction...
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Expressing Future Time, Part 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this similar meanings worksheet, students read a sentence and analyze its meaning. From three choices, students match the sentence that has the same meaning.
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There's a Watershed in my Backyard!

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explain what the term watershed is by creating a model. For this science, geography lesson, students demonstrate how the water moves in a watershed. Additionally, students learn about point source and nonpoint source pollution....
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Transportation

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners learn all about how people and products get from place to place.
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Minnesota-China Connections: Writing Prompts

For Teachers K - 12th
Students write a short essay in response to a writing prompt related to a theme or issue raised within the Minnesota-China Connection Web site.
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Motion

For Students 8th - 12th
In this motion worksheet, learners will read 8 statements about displacement and velocity and determine if the statement is true or false. Then students will fill in the blank for 8 statements on motion. Finally, learners will compare...
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Insert Essay Phrases

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this phrases worksheet, students insert phrases that are given to them into sentences. Students insert 10 phrases into the beginning of sentences.
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Particle Motion1

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners analyze piecewise functions. In this precalculus instructional activity, students identify the position, velocity and distance. They analyze the relationship between the graph, its position and velocity.
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Approaching Law Enforcement Officers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers acknowledge the role of law enforcement in the community. They discuss the ways in which law enforcement act in the community. Students role play appropriate behavior when approached by a member of law enforcement. This...

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