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The Power of Images

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders create images based on an understanding of historical and contemporary images and issues that reflect an understanding of responsibility to the context of a specific audience.
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Poetic Expression

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders evaluate the effectiveness of literary techniques including figurative language. They demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, events, or themes of a variety of novels, stories, poetry, other print material, and...
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Building the CPR

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders identify and clarify a problem, an issue, or an inquiry.They plan and conduct library and community research using primary and secondary print and non-print sources, including electronic sources. Students generate and...
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WRITING THE WIND

For Teachers 4th - 5th
The student will compose sentences using adjectives that describe windmills.Review adjectives. Write a noun on the board and have students name the appropriate adjectives. 2. Hand out worksheets and review directions for making windmill...
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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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Regional Economics in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe and provide examples of the primary factors behind the regional pattern of economic activity in the United States. They create maps showing regional economics patterns in the US and examine those patterns in comparison...
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Internal Spatial Structure of Cities

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the internal spatial structure of cities. In groups, they analyze patterns of functions, structure and characteristics of settlement patterns. They also identify the population densities of land value of business...
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Toward Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are asked to define the term civilization. They work in small groups, each group is given the option of researching either the Neanderthal civilization or that of ancient Egypt. Students apply their definition to two different...
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A Journey To Africa: Art And Artifacts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a multimedia presentation based on a piece of African Art. They use the art piece to demonstrate the culture and ceremonies of the area in which it was produced. They research facts for a Power Point, write a poem...
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The Greatest Generation: Capturing Their Stories with Digital Images

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students interview a family member of a different generation. After brainstorming story topic ideas, they choose a topic about which to write focused interview questions. Using their notes from the interviews, students write and essay...
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Grammar and Punctuation

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students review grammar and punctuation rules from previous lessons. As a class, they work together to correct sentences on an overhead transparency. If there is a discrepancy about what needs to be changed, they must discuss the issue...
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Worksheet
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European Union - Free Movement

For Students 6th - 9th
In this European Union studies worksheet, students examine a map of continent and respond to 10 short answer questions regarding it. A map is not included.
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Lesson Plan
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Michigan's Lumbering history: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore lumbering in Michigan.  For this lumbering lesson, 4th graders examine the life of a modern day lumberjack and how technology can interfere with natural ecology.  Students create a list of products from...
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Teaching the Class about Community Helpers

For Teachers K
Students use the computer to research information about community workers on the Internet. In this technology lesson, students pretend they are the teacher and that they have to share what they know about the community member chosen....
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Organizer
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Breaking News English: Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Bidding War Begins for Top Banknote Printer," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 2 graphic organizer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false...
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Biofuels Blast!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students observe yeast fermentation using different energy source. In this chemistry lesson plan, students measure the gas collected in the balloon. They upload their observations on the internet so they can share it with kids across US.
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The Circulatory System: A Healthy Heart

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the different components of the circulatory system. In this biology lesson, 7th graders use an interactive website to further study the parts and functions of each component. They create a "glog" or PowerPoint...
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Engage Students in Mathematics Competitions and Enrichment Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils determine how to add and subtract using base ten blocks. In this addition and subtraction lesson plan, students use base ten blocks to model addition and subtraction problems. They receive a prize for being the first one to...
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Mars Pathfinder Egg Drop and Landing

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students construct a pathfinder that could land an egg safely. In this physics lesson, students explain the factors affecting the dynamics of falling objects. They evaluate their pathfinder design.
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Website
Other

Indiana University: What Are Risc and Cisc Technologies?

For Students 9th - 10th
This page features a comparison of RISC and CISC technologies.
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Interactive
US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Geothermal Technologies: Enhanced Geothermal System

For Students 9th - 10th
Through both an interactive animation and a short video, learn about the enhanced geothermal system as a means to utilize the Earth's heat as an energy source for our electricity needs.
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Handout
Computer Hope

Computer Hope: Information About Computer Cd R Drives

For Students 9th - 10th
Informative site detailing the use of CD-R technologies. Content includes a focus on the basics of CD-Rs, CD recording tips, multiple sessions CD-R, technical support and more.
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Article
Institute for Dynamic Educational Advancement

Web Exhibits: Pigments Through the Ages: Look Closer: Visible and Beyond

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated explanation of the analytical work that art historians and curators perform using visible light and imaging technologies.
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Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Inventors and Inventions 2: Air and Space

For Teachers K - 1st
After discussing important flying inventions, students explore technological design by making paper airplanes.