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Biological Rhythms

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students conduct experiments to determine their circadian rhythms for a cycle of about 24 hours.
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Brain Concentration

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students play a card game to test their memory. Special cards are provided, as well as clear directions.
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Similar/Different: Nervous System

For Students 5th - 10th
In this nervous system learning exercise, learners identify 2 ways that a computer and brain, a telephone wire and the spinal cord and a camera and an eye are similar and different.
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Family Law - Domestic Violence

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students take a closer look at domestic violence. In this family law lesson, students participate in a classroom simulation that requires them to define domestic violence and students then discuss teen dating violence. Students make note...
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Addition Properties

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Student study addition properties. In this addition properties lesson, students use multiple methods to solve various types of problems. Students illustrate and describe in various ways the Commutative Property of Addition. Students...
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Best lesson in the whole world!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the concept of fraction using mathematical reasoning. In this problem solving fraction activity, students use various methods to explain their reasoning in solving fractions. Students use a number of different prompts to...
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Can You Buy It?

For Teachers 1st
In this math worksheet, 1st graders determine if they can buy items given a certain amount of money. Students count the amount of money in the given coins.
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The First American Party System: Events, Issues, and Positions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify factors which lead to the development of the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. They examine the writings of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton as well. They discuss what elements are needed for an orgainized...
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The Treaty Trail: Examining an Artist's Perspective

For Teachers K - 5th
Elementary school leanrners examine artwork from the time period of the United States and Native American treaties. They discuss the causes and effects of the treaties being signed. They also examine how cultural perspective influences art.
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Boat Safety and Water Sports, Lesson 2: Personal Flotation Devices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Lesson 2 is part of a twenty-two lesson unit on boat safety and water sports. The focus in this lesson is on personal flotation devices. There are reasons why the law requires PFDs. Click on the resource link at the bottom of the page to...
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Homemade Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Use this 5-day lesson to clarify the platforms of the two major parties, comparing and contrasting against students' beliefs. Begin by looking at unlabeled summaries of both party platforms, having learners identify most with one. Groups...
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Creating a Legend

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create a legend that explains the existence of Mount St. Helens. They discuss how natural occurences often have no clear explanation. After listening to legends concerning the formation of Mt. St. Helens, students create their...
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Hunt the Fact Monster September #2

For Students 3rd
In this internet research worksheet, 3rd graders use the Fact Monster search engine to find the answers to five multiple choice questions. A sample question asks: "Which ocean borders the African country of Ghana?"
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A Salute to Flag Day

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Use Flag Day as a learning opportunity for your classroom. Collect a variety of books and other resources on the subject of the U.S. flag. Have pupils conduct independent research at home and come to class prepared to share some fun...
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Using Light and Shadow to Create a Sense of Character

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils heighten awareness and mastery of the subtle factors of drawing technique. Activities focus solely on the human figure, particularly the face. students list 5 of elements of light and shadow which affect portrayal of character and...
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The Monroe Doctrine: President Monroe and the Independence Movement in South America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify conditions in Europe that relate to the independence movements in South America and list reasons why President Monroe gave for recognizing the independence movement in South America.
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Role of the Government

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Namely through discussion, get your opinionated scholars examining the roles of government- is it even necessary? They analyze the quote: "To be free, one must be chained," writing what it represents and then sharing. Consider...
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wall-paper" -- The "New Woman"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the roles of women in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. They identify how class and nationality affected a woman's place in society. They also discover women's resistance to change during the time period.
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Rock Cycle: The Story of a Rock

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the rock cycle by watching videos and then use creative storytelling techniques to tell the story of a rock as it undergoes geologic changes.
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The Rock Cycle: The Story of a Rock

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars describe the changes undergone by rocks during the rock cycle and develop an understanding of the interconnectedness of the rock cycle.
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Contraception, Day 1: Overview

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students identify and categorize contraceptive methods according to how they work. They read reference sheets, view and discuss transparencies, and complete various worksheets.
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Memorializing September 11, 2001

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students use the Internet to research monuments. They design models of appropriate memorials which would honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. They complete oral presentations that...
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Freedom Fighters Throughout American History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars use the internet to research people who have contributed to the cause of freedom. They identify examples of freedom which are important to them and categorize them. In groups, they create a timeline of the Freedom Fighters...
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Earth Day: a Look Into the World Around Us

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop an artwork made entirely out of recycled materials to exhibit during an Earth Day celebration. They participate in a lecture discussion on the history of Earth Day and environmental issues, do internet research on a...