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Human Rights Squares

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and then participate in an activity in which they discuss instances where human rights have been violated.
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Using the Amnesty Interactive CD-ROM

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students view the Amnesty Interactive CD-ROM and investigate different aspects of human rights around the world. They identify people who have contributed to human rights, documents from ancient to modern times that have contributed to...
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Human Rights in the News

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in groups, review recent newspapers and news media. They construct a poster using items from the newspaper grouped under four categories: rights being practiced or enjoyed, rights being denied, rights being protected, and...
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Comparing Rights Documents

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students compare rights from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with those in the United States Bill of Rights and Amendments. They explore reasons for the presence or absence of certain rights.
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Mapping Human Rights in Our Community

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students work in groups to draw a map of their town or neighborhood. They include their homes, major public buildings and places. Students analyze their maps from a human rights perspective.
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Human Rights Around the World and at Home

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students research a set of statements from their worksheet. They generate a list of affirmations and abuses that are specific to their own country and ocmmunity.
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Scientific Theories

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare and contrast how different models can be used to represent scientific understandings. They evaluate the use of data when considering scientific claims. Students debate a variety of socio-scientific issues and the...
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SEEDS WE EAT

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students identify seeds humans eat and do not eat. Students make seed collections, using common kitchen foods. Students display seeds from the foods they serve and discuss them with their guests. Students complete activities which...
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Looking Out Is Looking Back...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the size of our Universe by understanding how long it takes to travel around from object to object in it - even if you travel at the speed of light! In making our exploration, we will examine ways of measuring distance,...
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Water Chemistry

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a activity that is concerned with the concept of water chemistry. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students also consider an experiment to observe how water has the abiility to exist as three...
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Animating Motion

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students apply what they recall about objects in motion by animati ng sequences of pictures that model a set of physical conditions. They animate the orbital motions of the Earth, the space shuttle, and the Moon based on calculations of...
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Periodic Table Puns Answer Key

For Students 10th - 11th
In this chemistry activity, learners identify various puns to assist them in memorizing the numerous elements of the Periodic Table and their symbols. There are 44 to memorize on the sheet.
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Essay Writing Prompts

For Teachers 6th - 12th
In this essay writing worksheet, seven writing prompts are provided. Students can choose any of the topics to write an essay about.
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Dancers

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read two paragraphs about dancers and dance. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the text.
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Earth, Moon and Sun Assessment Test

For Students 4th - 5th
In this space science worksheet, students answer 14 essay questions pertaining to the Earth, moon, and sun and their relationship. Prior knowledge is assumed, or this could be a pre-test.
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Raising the Bar on How Business Gets Done

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of energy bar sales. In this energy bar sales lesson, students read an article about the sales of energy bars. Young scholars discuss what is meant by red roads and white roads in the article. Students...
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The Common Tragedy of Consumerism

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students evaluate the effectiveness of current climate change solutions. In this global warming lesson, students look at the current measures implemented and analyze whether they are beneficial to the environment or not. Advance reading...
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The Vocabulary of Space

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space lesson plan, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. 
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Creation and Our Creator

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars consider the creation. In this creation lesson, students observe nature and relate natural things to the creation. Young scholars watch a Christian video about the creation.
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The Great Hungarian Toxic Disaster

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the the toxic spill in Hungary. In this Hungarian lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided questions. Students write an email to their teacher explaining the causes and effects of the Toxic disaster.
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Comparative and Superlative

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ESL worksheet, students read 15 sentences and complete them by filling in the missing comparative or superlative. A word bank is included in this worksheet.
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National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Tools of Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of the National Air and Space Museum's online exhibition about Exploring Planets, this describes and gives visuals of telescopes, probes and fly-by aircrafts, orbiters, and landers as current methods for earth and airborne...
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National Air and Space Museum: Exploring the Planets: Mercury

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a useful resource for facts and images pertaining to the planet Mercury.
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Nasa: Neptune: Overview: The Windiest Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Prepared by NASA, this site provides a detailed look at the planet Neptune. The menu tabs are divided into overview, moons, rings, photo gallery, and facts and figures. Just click to access specific information on any of these topics.