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Celebrity Letter Writing Assignment
Students create a biographical portfolio of the three important people.  They write letters of request, asking for autographs of people in assorted fields.  Students are explained that an autograph could be one of the following: A...
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Using Local Geography to Make Maps
Young scholars research, create, and present a scale representation of the county in which they live.
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What a Drag
Students learn examples of friction and drag, and suggest ways to reduce the impact of these forces. The equation that governs common frictional forces is introduced, and during a hands-on activity, students experimentally measure a...
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Investigation 9 - Bird Study
Fourth graders examine specific bird characteristics and become more aware of the ecosystems that support each bird. They engage in bird walks, mapping the areas where they find evidence of bird activity.
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Sliders - Static and Kinetic Friction
Students work in groups to conduct experiments the demonstrate the differences between static and kinetic friction. They consider how friction affects us in our everyday lives, determine the effects of weight on friction and complete a...
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Picnic Field Day
Using laminated paper cookies, get your class exploring the concept of division.  Read them One Hundred Hungry Ants, by Elino R.J. Princzes, and have learners model what is happening with toy plastic ants. There are many more fun...
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Family Violence & Abuse
Students examine the cycle of violence: child abuse, date rape and why women stay in violent relationships. They identify characteristics of abusers and victims, identify the parts of the violence cycle and explain the cycle by using...
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FACS:If I Were a Designer (Mktg)
Students create their own design clothing company, incorporating the 4 Ps of marketing.  They use imagination, art, and creative skills to develop each component of the packet. Students are explained the four Ps of Marketing (product,...
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Where Do I Fit on the Graph?
Students collect data and create graphs about themselves, their community, and the world around them. They use a variety of methods to organize data, such as stickers, clothespins, name tags, coloring, tally marks, etc.
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Measuring Techniques - Level I
Demonstrate food preparation techniques of salads, soups, casseroles, breads, meats, poultry and pastries.
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Communication Styles
Students study different styles and levels of communication.  They define the levels of communication and assess personal communication styles.  They view a video and explore a webquest examining the topic "Strengthening Family and Self".
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Hinges I, Hinges II
Students use their bodies in daily activities, by promoting a regular routine of using large and small motor skills, personal space, and boundary awareness.  They move a scarf to the rhythm of the different kinds of music the teacher...
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Kite Experiments and Building Information
Students build their own kite following certain procedures. In this physics lesson, students explain the aerodynamics concepts involved in flying kites. They trace the development of aviation.
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Fatty Acids
Identify the properties of fats and lipids. Compare the properties of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids Identify foods containing triglycerides and identify which foods contain saturated and unsaturated fat Discuss the function of...
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Travel Agent Presentation
Students participate in a role play as an employee of a country's tourism bureau. They research their country using a variety of resources and create a travel brochure encouraging travel to their country.
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Bacteria's Role in Food
Students grow bacteria cultures on agar in petri dishes and do a plate count. They participate in a yogurt making lab to see how bacteria produce lactic acid. They prepare a recipe and identify fungi, fermentation and the role of...
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Yeasts and Molds
Students investigate the characteristics and nature of yeast and molds help to explain how these microorganisms affect food production. They experiment with yeast in sourdough in preparing sourdough pancakes.
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A Newspaper?
Sixth graders use newspapers to investigate fractions. They work in small groups to categorize articles, measure them with the grid transparency, and calculate the values represented. Afterward, they write a reflective essay on the role...
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SAVE OUR EARTH
Learners research current environmental problems in order to develop and deliver an oral presentation. The presentation persuades the audience to act on the student's point of view on the issue.
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Staying Healthy Year Round
Students are read a variety of books and observe the weather in the different seasons.  In groups, they compare and contrast the type of activities people are doing.  They also discuss how they adapt to the changes in seasons by the...
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Architecture Scavenger Hunt
High schoolers review vocabulary and terms associated with architecture.  In groups, they complete an architecture scavenger hunt in which they examine the different types of styles in their community.  To end the lesson, they present...
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Desert Dynamics
Fourth graders examine the various types of plants and animals found in the deserts of Utah.  In groups, they discover how the plants and animals have adapted to the harsh environment.  To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the...
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Eating a Nutritious Lunch
Students identify the types of foods and snacks they eat for their lunch. In groups, they identify healthy foods along with unhealthy foods. They design a new lunch menu using only healthy food and identifying which food group they belong.
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Match the Environment Group with the Correct Sector
Students identify different types of environmental organizations. They connect each organization to one of three economic sectors. They examine how each organization is different in their goals and purposes.