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Recycling Survey
How many people really recycle recyclables and how do they feel about it? High schoolers create a survey to find out. Once they agree on what questions to include, they each interview four people outside of the classroom....
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Let's Meet The Presidents
Create a digital movie documenting research about an American President. Using internet sources, students with special needs gather information about their chosen president. Working in groups, they use this information to create a...
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Christopher Columbus
In this Christopher Columbus worksheet, 3rd graders will read a six paragraph passage. Students will then answer seven multiple choice questions about what they have read.
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Two Variable Linear Equations
Everything you need to teach a lesson on two variable linear equations is right here. Objective, vocabulary, tech tips videos, and multiple downloadable files are all included. Learners will use the TI-Nspire technology to determine the...
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The Executive Command
Take on the role of president of the United States with this interactive online game, which will acquaint your learners with the various responsibilities of the executive branch of government. While not an in-depth or complex resource,...
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia, How Do We Know What We Know?
Students examine Native American oral traditions. In this Georgia history lesson, students discuss Native American oral traditions and research stories of migration. Students create their own oral history projects that feature their...
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Indians in Georgia: How Do We Know What We Know?
Students discover archaeology by investigating the history of Native Americans in Georgia. In this U.S. history lesson, students participate in a mock archaeological excavation in their classroom by recovering artifacts and...
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Saving For Retirement
Students examine the fundamentals related to saving for retirement and investing such as return on investment, compound interest, and planning for different rates of savings. They see the importance of setting long term saving goals.
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Class: What's Fair Game
Fifth graders study fair trade by role-playing a cocoa bean farming situation. In this fair trade lesson, 5th graders role-play as cocoa bean farmers and buyers to learn about fair trade. Students complete a worksheet to assess their...
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Total English Intermediate: What's in Your Pocket?
In this intermediate verbs and verb phrases worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice quiz questions. Students also respond to 2 short answer questions.
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The Cities in Turkey
Students discover the economies, demographics, and characteristics of some of the largest Turkish cities. They explore Istanbul's history, people, and what is enduring about the city. Student groups make a presentation to the class.
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Alaska's Cultures: Regions & Native Peoples of Alaska
Students read the essay "Did American Aborigines have Culture?". They discuss culture and what is meant by culture.
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Rome's Violent Past
Students discuss the role of public entertainment in ancient Rome. They imagine themselves as a participant at a gladiator games at the Roman Colosseum and write an personal account of the games.
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Israel and Palestine: The Roots of Conflict
Learners examine the causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In this world conflict lesson plan, students research print and Internet sources about the roots of the conflict and the status of the conflict today. Learners use their...
Council for Economic Education
You Can Bank On This! (Part 3)
Young scholars use a chart to show how gaining interest is a beneficial part of having a savings account. In this banking lesson plan, students also learn about the workings of an ATM and a checking account.
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Add and Subtract Integers Worksheet
In this adding and subtracting integers activity, students review integer rules by completing 19 drill and practice questions. They work in pairs to compute the total left in a fictitious bank account after several withdrawals and deposits.
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Putting a Face to the Numbers
Students define the term genocide in there own terms and discuss reasons why genocide occurs. In groups, students research genocides throughout history. They compile historical accounts of genocide to be include in a class compilation...
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Cell Project
Students investigate cells. They discover what cells are, where they are found, what they do and what they are made of. They construct a giant cell that is posted on the bulletin board.
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AC Motor Theory
For this electrical circuit worksheet, students answer a series of 20 open-ended questions about AC motor circuits. This worksheet is printable and the answers are revealed online.
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Social Security
Students examine the official website for the Social Security Administration. They learn the history of the program and what it is supposed to do for Americans. They compare social security with other types of retirement accounts.
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Much Ado About Something
Students view video clips of Shakespeare's plays. They discuss issues in his plays that challenge his authorship. They discuss the concept of a genius and identify what qualities a writer has.
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The Holocaust: An Introduction for Children (To Be Used with Number the Stars)
In this literature and history worksheet, students prepare to read the novel by Lois Lowry Number the Stars. Students read the history behind the Nazi occupation of Denmark and the arrest of the Jews there. This is a 10 page historical...
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Letter Writing and Abigail Adams
Third graders learn the importance of letter writing for communication. In this letter writing lesson, 3rd graders identify how letter writing was important in the life of Abigail Adams. Students understand what a primary source is and...
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Multiplication: Determining the Weight of Multiple Objects
Seventh graders use their knowledge of multiplication and problem solving to determine the total weight of multiple objects. In this multiplication lesson, 7th graders weigh various manipulatives, record the weight, and use...