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Ancient Cities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss ways homes, buildings and cities are designed for a particular climate and geography. Students use a chart and conduct library and online research to explore ways the Mayans and Incas developed their land based on...
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Traveling the Hispanic World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research an assigned Spanish speaking country using both Internet and print resources. They determine facts about the country such as its population, size, location, capital, and at least five other interesting facts. They...
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Finding Facts

For Students 4th - 6th
In this facts learning exercise, students use reference sources to respond to 5 multiple choice questions illustrating their knowledge of how to find facts.
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Notable People Research Worksheet

For Students 5th
In this notable people research learning exercise, 5th graders use reference materials to answer questions about 6 people who include Robert J. Murphy Jr., Bruce Summerhays, and Jay Herbert. They determine what all of the people have in...
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Comparing States- North Carolina and South Carolina

For Students 4th - 5th
In this comparing North and South Carolina worksheet, students read 7 statements about the two states. They place a check mark in front of each one that is a fact, and use reference materials to assist them as needed.
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Massachusetts State Map

For Students 5th
In this Massachusetts worksheet, students will study a map of the state. Students will use this map to label and/or familiarize themselves with various aspects of the state.
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Maryland State Map

For Students 5th
In this map worksheet, students will study a map of the Maryland. Students will use this map to label and/or familiarize themselves with various aspects of the state.
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Maine State Map

For Students 5th
In this map worksheet, students will study a map of the Maine. Students will use this map to label and/or familiarize themselves with various aspects of the state.
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Louisiana State Map

For Students 5th
In this map worksheet, students will study a map of the Louisiana. Students will use this map to label and/or familiarize themselves with various aspects of the state.
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Kentucky State Map

For Students 5th
In this map worksheet, students will study a map of Kentucky. Students will use this map to label and/or familiarize themselves with various aspects of the state.
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Lightning

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study lightening and the history behind how it was used for electricity.  In this electricity lesson students complete several experiments on the invention of the lightning rod.
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Series and Parallel Circuits

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the differences between a parallel and a series circuit.In this current lesson students complete several experiments using a light bulb.
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Volcanoes

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the formation of volcanoes. In this earth science lesson, students build their own volcanoes in the lab using different materials. They identify the different types of volcanoes.
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Amino Acids

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore what amino acids are, their history and how they are used in technology.  In this protein activity students identify the properties of proteins and amino acids.
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Asteroids

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars examine the different types of asteroids and how they enter the atmosphere.  In this space lesson students use mashed potatoes to create an asteroid they can eat.
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Separation of Unknowns in a Liquid

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify the different components of a given sample using chromatography. In this chemistry lesson, students compare paper and column chromatography. They collect data and construct data tables.
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Don't Drink To That!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students simulate the effects of alcohol on their vision and motor skills. Then, after doing additional research on the dangers of driving while intoxicated, students create an educational activity that might convince a particular target a
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Minerals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students define the characteristics of a mineral. In this geology lesson, students are given out various materials to observe such as a chicken bone, salt shaker, white paint, and chalk. Students categorize the items and are told what...
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TOXIC TECHNOLOGY

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what they already know about computer recycling and cconsider how computer recycling is contributing to a global toxic waste problem by reading and discussing the article, ""Poor Nations are Littered With Old PC's,...
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Where Will You Go?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research and plan an imaginary vacation. In this travel planning lesson, 5th graders work in pairs to use an atlas, calendar, review airplane schedules, encyclopedias, magazines, and the Internet to research information...
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3rd Grade Social Studies Core Skills (Reference Books)

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this reference materials worksheet, students complete the 20 multiple choice questions pertaining to the correct book needed to find the answer in each situation. Included are dictionary, atlas, encyclopedias, newspapers and maps.
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Alphabet Animals

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create an encyclopedia of unusual animals, using a variety of resources to collect their information. Each student illustrates an animal and provides a brief description for each letter of the alphabet. A very nice,...
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Timeline of Medical Innovations and Breakthroughs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify on a time line and a world map where medical innovation/inventions line-up and originated. They collect information on various medical innovations/inventions using encyclopedias and medical research texts....
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Being a Good Detective

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine a variety of reference resources when seeking information. They discuss atlases, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauri, online search engines for the Internet, and online library card catalogs. They...

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