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Cell Community
Seventh graders use technology to review cell structure and function. In this cells less, 7th graders review the parts and functions of a cell, and use photography/video and PowerPoint to enhance their explorations.
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The Digital Cat-A Purrfect Solution!
Students explore anatomy through digital photography. In this digital art lesson, students create a portfolio of various animals and label the structures of each.
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Universal Traditions
Learners research personal bias towards the story Marriage is a Private Affair. For this tradition research lesson, students read the story and discuss the ending. Learners free write about the topic and complete a Venn diagram to...
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Bible Readings: Supernatural, Cosmic, Angelic, Meteorological
Students create and present a short science fiction story. In this Bible studies lesson students work in small groups and are assigned characters and a scenario to develop a play about.
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The Vocabulary of Space
Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space. In this space lesson, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space.
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Breaking News English: 1900 Royal Wedding Invitations Sent
In this English learning exercise, students read "1900 Royal Wedding Invitations Sent," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Rapper to Run for Haiti President
In this English worksheet, students read "Rapper to Run for Haiti President," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Getting To Know You-Activity Sheet
In this "getting to know you" activity sheet, students answer a set of 15 personal questions, then complete 1 sentence starter, "Happiness is..."
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Ski in Slovakia in Style
Students read a short article about the mountains and skiing in Slovakia. In this ESL lesson, students explore the reasons that skiing is a popular activity in Slovakia, then complete several short activities to reinforce the reading.
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A Traditional Christmas in England
Ninth graders examine a Christmas in England. In this English culture activity, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write an email to their teacher about their traditional Christmas in their...
Globio
Glossopedia: Stars
Many of the objects you can see in the night sky are stars, large objects in space that produce light. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, contains more than 100 billion stars. Stars are so far away that their light does not reach us for years....
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Our Stars
In this lesson, students will observe and communicate how the stars are in the sky both day and night. The extremely detailed lesson includes photos and videos of the lesson in actions, examples of student's work, materials, parent...
PBS
Pbs: History Detectives: Investigations: Black Star Line [Pdf]
PBS had a series called "History Detectives." The video is no longer available for this episode, but this transcript of the video is. Read about the Black Star Line, envisioned by Marcus Garvey as a shipping company in which African...
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The Light of Western Stars"
This site provides the complete etext for Zane Grey's story, "The Light of Western Stars."
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The Lone Star Ranger"
This site provides the complete etext for Zane Grey's story, "The Lone Star Ranger."
NASA
Nasa: Sun: Overview: Our Star
A graphical representation of facts, figures, and information about our solar system's only star, the sun.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Stars and Constellations: White Dwarf Supernovae
Discusses the formation of the white dwarf and the role this star plays in the formation of a white dwarf supernovae.
Other
Lone Star Internet: Culture Cafe: The Adventures of Beowulf
This site provides background information and the complete text of the Old English translation by Dr. David Breeden of Beowulf.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Star Nosed Mole
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Star-nosed Moles (Condylura cristata), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Stargazing
Get started on the road to becoming an expert stargazer by following these recommendations for identifying stars, planets, and constellations. Includes an example of a journal that can be used as a record of your investigations.
Starfall
Starfall: Reach for the Stars How I Became an Astronaut
This is the interactive ebook "How I Became an Astronaut: The Story of Stephanie D. Wilson." It provides a short biography of her childhood interests, her education, and training to become an astronaut.
Other
Energy Star: You Can Be an Energy Star [Pdf]
The "Who's Guide to Saving Our Planet" helps students protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Other
Energy Star: Un Mundo Bellow Comienza Contigo [Pdf]
The Government sponsored resource helps individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. The activities teach students about the environment and what they can do to save the planet.
