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Tessellations Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders demonstrate their understanding of tessellations by watching a teacher prepared Powerpoint presentation and completing an activity. The students work independently to identify tessellations.
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The Ring Activity Worksheet and Progress Test

For Students 7th - 12th
In this The Ring activity and progress test worksheet, learners respond to a total of 19 short answer, multiple choice, matching, true/false, and fill-in-the-blank questions pertaining to The Ring.
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Gravity, Seasons, and Time

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Earth instructional activity, students read about Earth's gravity, the reason the Earth has seasons, and time zones. Then students complete 21 multiple choice, 2 true or false, and 1 short answer question.
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Slow Times Mean Pay Cuts For Many

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of a slowing economy. In this slowing economy lesson, students discuss the trickle-down effects of a slowing economy. Learners create an estimated budget for living expenses after high school. Students...
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Creating an Ethnic Student Newspaper

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the role of the Black Press. In this African American history lesson, students watch segments of a video titled, " Too Long to Have Others Spoken for Us." High schoolers respond to discussion questions regarding...
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Impeachment of Andrew Johnson

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impeachment proceedings of Andrew Johnson. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on the details of Andrew Johnson's impeachment and Reconstruction....
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Film Character Picture Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this film character instructional activity, students are given pictures of characters in movies and they define the film. Students answer 12 multiple choice questions.
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Math Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th
In this math word problems worksheet, students complete addition, subtraction, and money word problems. Students complete 6 problems total.
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The Underground Railroad and The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover racism and slavery by completing a role playing activity. In this U.S. history instructional activity, students analyze documents from the Civil War era and describe the Fugitive Slave Law. Students view a video on...
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Murder Strikes Again -- Dress

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students read about 5h Century dress. Students answer questions, draw pictures, and weave a piece of material. They also imagine trading places with someone in the 5th Century.
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Russian Leaders and Industrialization

For Students 8th - 12th
In this industrialization instructional activity, students read the provided 1-page article about the Industrial Revolution in Russia and then respond to 8 short answer questions based on the information presented.
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Adhesion of Caulks to Surface - Testing Product Quality

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars investigate quality products. In this Physical Science lesson plan, students will test three different types of caulking. The young scholars are looking for the caulk with the best adhesion after two days of curing.
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Farm Animals ABC Book

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners read and examine various books and websites on farm animals and farm life, then create a class farm ABC book. Each student is responsible for one page in the book.
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Ani-mania

For Teachers K - 1st
Students view and discuss Robert Harris' farm landscapes and create their own mural out of wood. In groups, they discuss various issues affecting pets throughout the world and create a way to protest or celebrate the issue. They try to...
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Artists, Architects, and Architecture

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are introduced to the concept of architecture and how it has changed over time. In groups, they discuss how the places people have built reflects their values and needs. They use the internet to research the history of...
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Ship-Fish or Fish-Ship

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read two books about fishing and ships. After viewing portraits, they identify and describe the various types of sailing vessels. They discuss how the artist showed water and detailed the areas around the ships. They create...
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UMNH: The Fremont People

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the Fremont people and then make their own Fremont-Style pottery.
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Cruising Through Clouds

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners listen to information presented about clouds. Then students determine the three main types of clouds, and how they are alike and different. They draw cirrus, stratus and cumulus clouds.
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Water Quality Monitoring

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study the water quality of a stream in their area, by measuring the temperature, pH, alkalinity and conductivity. They integrate biology with earth science when using the microscope to study the living organisms in the water.
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Chado: The Way of Tea

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a tea ceremony in order to explore the multisensory experience that can be enjoyed as a bowl of tea and the various tea utensils are viewed, contemplated and experienced in this High School lesson.
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Michigan Symbols

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the symbols of the state of Michigan. Using the symbols, they discuss how they represent the differences in Michigan's environment. They use various websites to collect their information and share it with...
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Hip-Hop

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice letter recognition. They say tongue-twisters with the practiced sound. Students read a book about the sound. Using laminated picture cards, students pant when they see a word with the sound.
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Respect and Care of the American Flag

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students properly fold the American Flag and demonstrate proper care and use of the flag to younger students. They properly raise and lower to the flag on a flagpole and demonstrate care and use to younger students as well.
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Traditional Australian Aboriginal Society

For Students 7th - 8th
In this research learning exercise, students study about the Traditional Australian Aboriginal Society. Using research tools, students complete 5 short answer questions.