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Using Your Senses

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use their senses to make observations. In this senses lesson plan, students investigate unknown substances by using their senses for observations. Students identify the number of the substances used, the color, the odor, the...
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Hold on Tight!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explain how manufactured products depend on its function for a purpose.  In this sticky tape lesson plan students test the strength of different tapes, take measurements and record data. 
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Tell Me the Tooth

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate the proper teeth brushing technique. In this dental hygiene lesson, students read the book I Know Why I Brush My Teeth and invite a dentist into the classroom to demonstrate the proper way to brush teeth.
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Proportion of the Human Form

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students discover proportions of the Human Body.  In this anatomy lesson, students create replicas of the Human body using nothing but paper and glue.  Students share their creations with the entire class.
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Using Pronouns Correctly

For Students 5th - 6th
In this pronoun usage worksheet, students write the correct form of boldfaced words to correct sentences. Some sentences are correct; students simply write "correct" in this case. 
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Designed to Scale

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study ratios, scale and distances according to a three dimensional model.  For this exploratory lesson students create their own constellation and prepare an oral presentation that describes their model. 
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Wars and Conflicts

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore the concepts of war and conflict. In this research skills lesson, students use Internet and print sources to research the causes, effects, main events, and significant figures of selected wars.
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Race into Reading

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students create a career exploration experience for elementary students. In this career exploration lesson plan, students select a career field d to read about to elementary children. Students then present the Career Exploration Day to...
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Animal Shelter Service Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners complete a community service project. In this community service lesson, students discuss the needs of animals in animal shelters. They contact an animal shelter and help with one of these needs. 
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Biogeochemical Cycles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research an assigned biogeochemical cycle. In this cycle activity, students need to determine that all cycles need energy to continue. The learners will look at a given cycle to describe it, research and draw an assigned cycle,...
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Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison: Quiz

For Students 10th - 12th
In this Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison activity, students answer fifteen multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and theme as well as identify quotations.
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Librarian

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars read books, learn about the letter l, and eat pudding all to learn about how to act in a library. In this library lesson plan, students also practice tip toeing around the room.
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Plant Science Activities

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars complete several plant life activities. In this botany instructional activity, students practice painting images that resemble plants they are familiar with as well as planting seeds outside of class. Young scholars...
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Germbusters

For Teachers K
Students identify various germs and discuss how germs are spread. They examine and identify materials in the daily environment, germbusters, which are useful in fighting germs, then play a fun germbuster game to help them remember how to...
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Co-op on Camera-Slides Promote Occupational Understanding

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students create and utilize a slide/tape presentation to enhance understanding of the nature of office work. They become aware of the skills, and knowledge necessary to be successful in the office environment.
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Community Fire Safety Officer's Talk

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners are visited by a community fire safety officer. Through class discussion, role-playing, video resources, and relevant true-life stories, the CFS Officer will explain and cover the key aspects of fire safety in the home.
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Water Quality Comparison of Pulpit Rock Stream and Welton Falls

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze different water samples given to them by their teacher.
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Steamers Lesson 1: Design and Construction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the use of steamboats in North Carolina. In groups, they design and contruct their own small models of steamboats using simple materials. They test their models in water and share how they were built and why. They...
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Sailing Vessel Installations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify the parts of sailing vessels. They view pictures of sailing vessels and discuss the purpose of each part. Students build their own installation in class. They share experiences and ideas based on the sailing vessel.
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Setting up an Enrichment System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students earn incentives from local businesses for both academics and good behavior.
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Scratch, Glue, Foil & Paint

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers sculpt large Greek and Roman letter design motifs, and replicate other examples of Greek and Roman artwork.
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Geo Jammin' - Day 5, Lesson 17: Geo Sakes Alive!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, given geometric instructions, try to create their own Geo George puppet.
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Show Me the Money, Inc.

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create mock advertisement campaigns.
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Immigrants & Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how different groups of immigrants contributed to the growth of specific communities. After reading a novel, they keep a journal on the important elements found and create a map of the community portrayed. Using the...