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Diversity: Using Light to Filter Prejudices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use physics to discuss diversity. In this social interaction lesson, students use their knowledge of colors and filters to relate it to stereotyping and prejudices.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Colorful Colorado

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the components of white light as viewed through a prism. The multiple colors of the spectrum produced are related to wavelengths and experienced through the creation of a color wheel.
Lesson Plan
American Institute of Physics

The Black Scientific Renaissance of the 1970s-90s: African American Scientists at Bell Laboratories

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
A two-part lesson asks young scientists to research the contributions of African American scientists at Bell Laboratories. After presenting their findings, class members watch two demonstrations that introduce them to total internal...
Lesson Plan
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Treading Lightly on Flag-Waving

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the impact of world events on past Olympics as a springboard for understanding the cultural, political, and social climate surrounding the 2002 Winter Olympics after the events of September 11, 2001.
PPT
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Marine Fisheries Management

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
The many aspects to consider in Marine Fisheries are covered in this very detailed PowerPoint.  There are a large number of slides dealing with both the conditions to consider and terms regarding fisheries. It also covers the laws,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Jews in America at the Time of Growth and Change: Forging New Frontiers

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the role of Jewish Americans in the 1900s. They examing the changes in industry and inventions. They also identify how Jewish Americans changed society and religious organization.
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Friends of Fort McHenry

British Attacks in the Chesapeake during the War of 1812

For Teachers 8th Standards
This is a fun mapping activity that will have your class knowing the ins and outs of the battles in the War of 1812. Your young cartographers will not only plot decisive attacks, but will analyze their purpose, goals, and impact on...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

History of Physics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this history worksheet, young scholars use the questions to discover meaningful science and history connections. The worksheet is meant to be viewed online to access individual answers.
PPT
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The Dust Bowl: Out of the Dust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Is your class going to read the novel, Out of the Dust? If so, you can prep them with a presentation that provides both images of the Dust Bowl and quotes from the book. Tip: Have learners use the images to compose descriptive...
Interactive
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Max Planck Study Questions

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about the accomplishments of Max Plank. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive learning exercise.
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Life of Thomas Edison

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils research the life of Thomas Edison. In this Thomas Edison lesson, students explore major life events of Thomas Edison. Pupils investigate the inventions of Thomas Edison.  Students discover how various fields of study...
Worksheet
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The World’s Longest Bridge

For Students 5th - 9th
In this comprehension learning exercise, students read a story and answer the six multiple choice questions that follow. They identify the longest bridge in the world, what happened during construction, and what possible dangers to the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Parade of Colors

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this American holidays worksheet, students follow directions to make a wand using construction paper and crepe paper streamers. Background information on Memorial Day and Independence Day is provided for teachers.
Worksheet
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National Anthems of Selected Countries

For Students 5th - 6th
In these national anthems worksheets, students read the general information and the anthems for the countries of the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Zambia, Great Britain, Chile, Ethiopia, Korea, New Zealand, Greece, Taiwan,...
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To Dig or Not to Dig: The Stadium Showdown

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine an ethical public dilemma. In this cultural resource instructional activity, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The World's Columbian Exposition

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this technological advancements lesson, students research and share information regarding technologies and inventions featured at the World's...
Interactive
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Niels Bohr

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of Niels Bohr. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Lesson Plan
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The Relationship of the Five Values to the Human Personality

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the five senses and how they are sorted throughout the brain. After reading about each type of mind, they discuss ways in which they can focus on each one on a daily basis. As a class, they discover ways in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Automated Vehicle Programming Design

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design a program to make an automated vehicle perform a specific task. In this robotics lesson, students play the role of scientists competing to win a factory's contract. They present their algorithm to class.
Worksheet
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Sensation and Perception

For Students 9th - 12th
In this psychology worksheet, students complete a 5 short answer quiz on sensation and perception. They explain how the five body senses are used to collect information about the environment.
Lesson Plan
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Weather and the D-Day Invasion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the weather that occurred during the invasion of Normandy. They research using the Internet to locate information about the invasion and the meteorologists who helped during the war effort. They
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Snacks

For Students 5th - 9th
Exploratorium's snacks aren't edible, but they are good! Use your science skills to discover gravity, learn about biology, do fun experiments.

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