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Black History Month: A Modern Perspective

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Grades

  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
Black History Month: A Modern Perspective

Students will understand the importance of the creation of Black History Month and the contributions of African Americans in the United States and the world.

The Invasion of Poland

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Grades

  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
The Invasion of Poland

Students will understand the influence of dictators in Europe and the role European Nations played in World War II.

Understanding the Reconstruction Era Amendments

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
Understanding the Reconstruction Era Amendments

Students will be able to analyze and interpret the meaning of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendment and the impact it had on individuals and families in the Northern and Southern states in the United...

Macromolecules Diabetic meal Festivity

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Grades

  • 9
  • 10
Macromolecules Diabetic meal Festivity

A balanced diet should consist of the 3 major Macromolecules (Carbohydrates, Lipids and Proteins) along with Micronutrients(Minerals and Vitamins) and water. Daily in cooking we use Macromolecules...

Compost

Lesson

Grades

  • 3
Compost

Students will practice asking scientific questions and gain experience designing an experiment to answer a question. Students will learn about compost and how trash is composed of two different waste...

Exploring Invertebrates

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Grades

  • 1
Exploring Invertebrates

The students will ask and answer questions about invertebrates. They will make and test their own predictions and communicate their findings with others.

Leaf Observation

Lesson

Grades

  • 2
Leaf Observation

The students will make observations and record their findings to describe leaf patterns in different environments (color and texture).

Civil War

Lesson

Grades

  • 8
Civil War

The students will explain the causes of the Civil War and how slavery played a role. The students will be able to identify and explain the economic, social, and cultural differences between the North...

Food Groups

Lesson

Grades

  • 1
Food Groups

The students will be able to recognize different foods from each food group. The students will be able to explain the importance of eating foods from all five groups in order to grow, and have the...