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Making Good Decisions
Students read an article. In this problem solving lesson, students read an article where they must solve the problem presented. Students work in groups to discuss the issue and come up with a way to solve the problem.
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The Rainforest Community
Young scholars create a miniature rainforest ecosystem, a terrarium. Students then explain how the continuous flow of energy and food in the ecosystem allows it to sustain itself.
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Static Electricity Experiments
Students investigate static electricity. They conduct two experiments, make observations and predictions, collect and record data, and write a report describing the findings of their investigations.
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Unit Conversions
Eighth graders identify the different types of measurements and the instruments used to measure each type. After taking notes, they complete a bubble chart to examine the conversion between the units. To end the lesson, they practice...
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Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior
Students, after viewing the program "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior," explore all the aspects of China and the importance of family traditions. They assess the appreciation of the role grandparents play in a family as well. A variety of...
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The Jamestown Colonies
In this colonial American worksheet, students read a 1-page selection about the Jamestown Colony and then respond to 5 short answer questions about the selection.
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Clay Sculpture: Relationships
Students explore art history by conducting an in-class activity. In this sculpting lesson, students examine previously created art sculptures in a textbook. Students utilize clay, sculpting tools and grey paper to create their own...
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Depending On Each Other. Communities And Ecosystems
Seventh graders investigate how the ecosystems of the world has influence upon the immediate and nonimmediate environments. The interelationships of food webs is discussed. The class researches one type of ecosystem for a class project...
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Biographical Essay
Tenth graders explore the importance of the environment and ow fragile it is.
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Trail Adventure
Learners create a trail with numbered specimens. Students complete an accurate and functional interactive trail activity brochure. They complete a web page tree identification guide and interactive identification activity. Learners...
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The constitution and The Bill of Rights
Students explore an Internet site that introduces the Framers, court cases, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and even games and quizzes.
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Neotaquit Nature Center: Ecosystems, Science, Technology
Students survey their local forest conducting an inventory of tree species and analyzing data of local ecosystems. They design a nature trail, map the area and make a computer generated trail guide.
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Regrouping With Remediation
Fourth graders complete multiplication, addition, and subtraction problems that all contain regrouping. In this regrouping lesson plan, 4th graders complete worksheets not provided.
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Spreadsheets - WP9/Quattro Pro
Learners discover spreadsheet applications using Quattro Pro. They demonstrate basic knowledge and application of hardware, software, and Internet use. They recognize and appreciate the value of recording keeping, data input and data...
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Power and the Communication of Values in West African Art of the Past and Present
Ninth graders examine art from West Africa from the past and present. In groups, they compare their community to the one depicted in the artwork and note the similiarities. To end the lesson, they discuss the concept of power and how...
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Exploring County Ordinances
Students discuss the purpose of county ordinances and view actual examples. In groups, they take the ordinances and describe how they are to protect the citizens of the county. They also discuss how interest groups affect policy making.