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An Introduction to Brine Shrimp

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders engage in a instructional activity that seeks to discover information about Brine Shrimp. They conduct research using a variety of print and electronic resources. Students study the type of environment the shrimp need and...
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Introduction To Brine Shrimp

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in a variety of activities in order to find information about the brine shrimp. The lesson includes background information for the teacher to deliver instruction. They make observations of the shrimp in different...
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Hatching Brine shrimp

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the life cycle using brine shrimp as an example. They conduct observations by watching the shrimp hatch out of cysts. Students design simple experiment to structure an observation. The experiment is approved...
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Calendar and Opening

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students review the days of the week and tell what the current day is by singing a song. They fill in the sentence telling the day of the week it is and then discuss what day yesterday was and the name of the day tomorrow and then talk...
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What's Left to Explore-Space and the Ocean Floor

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe unique exploration studies of the ocean floor and space. They utilize research skills and write summaries of research studies using the Internet. Students answer a variety of questions over their research findings.
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Science-Introduction to the Unit on Matter

For Teachers 1st
First graders gain knowledge about solids, liquids and gases by taking a look at the things around them. They have to classify certain picture cards based on which category they feel the picture falls under. As a whole, the class...
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Science: Liquid Matter

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the properties of liquids and their classifications. They compare and contrast cups of different liquids and record their findings in journals. Students observe how liquids flow at various speeds and that unlike...
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Science-Unit on Matter-Gases

For Teachers 1st
First graders understand that gases take up space even though you can't see or smell it. This is done through many experiments like trapping air in different sized bags, using balloons and plastic bottles, and blowing bubbles. They...
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Science: How Solids Become Liquids

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover how matter changes from one state to another by observing melting ice cubes. They decide on means to warm the ice and predict what will happen. Students record how long it takes for the cubes to melt.
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The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858: Interactive Map Activity

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students utilize an interactive map to explore the 1858 Senate campaign in Illinois. They examine how factors such as population, transportation, and party strongholds can affect campaign strategies. Students write an essay discussing...
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The AM Radio: An Exploration of Communication Using Radio Waves

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the components that are used to make a primitive AM radio. In circuit and radio construction students often are asked to assemble parts are or what function they perform. They examine each main component on an individual...
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A Historical Presentation

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review a chosen social studies topic that was covered during the school year. They research the topic using a variety of sources. Students create a documentary about their topic and they create a PowerPoint presentation...
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An Apple a Day

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore how to make careful observations and gain valuable practice in drawing what they observe. They stimulate questions about the changes occurring in the apple. Students have an opportunity to ask questions that can...
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Feedback and Flowcharts

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explain what a negative feedback system is and they distinguish it from a positive feedback system. They describe examples of how negative feedback is used in both nature and technology. , Students define homeostasis, and...
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Floaters and Sinkers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders define density as the amount of mass per volume a material contains, compare the densities of several types of materials, especially those that sink in water compared to those that float. They use two different methods to...
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Find Your Peanut

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are given a peanut and is asked to study it carefully. They put their peanuts in a bag and they are mixed up. Students are then asked to find their own peanuts. They make careful observations in order to distinguish between...
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Tomatoes for Toyotas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate and become aware of our country's trade relations with East Asia with emphasis placed on Japan. They explore the global affect of technology, production, distribution and consumption as well as exchange and economic...
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Windsor Opposes Waste - WOW!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students participate in paper recycling. They are taught to environmental awareness of recycling and its importance in their future. Students discuss and identify the problems of how they can minimize waste. They brainstorm suggestions...
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TOEFL Practice Test- Vocabulary #1

For Students Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheet, students practice for the TOEFL test by answering 5 questions. Students read the sentence that has one word surrounded by apostrophes. Students choose the word closest in meaning to this word. Students...
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Look at Those Leaves!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research tree leaves. For this tree leaves lesson, students observe, measure, and sort tree leaves. Students examine leaves individually, in groups, and in relationship to the entire tree.
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Acids and Bases - Vinegar II

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment what happens when acids and bases are mixed together. In this acids and bases experimental instructional activity, 8th graders decide which of three solutions of unknown pH will neutralize a fourth solution of...
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Castles and Forts of Wales and Oregon

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare a castle in Wales to a fort in Oregon and design and build a castle or fort. In this structure study lesson, students complete activities to study castles in Wales to forts in England. Students then design their own fort...
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Breaking News English: London Police Shoot to Kill

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, learners read "London Police Shoot to Kill," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: London Police Shoot to Kill

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "London Police Shoot to Kill," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.