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Adult education science cultural activities $5-10
Leaf Collection Project -Native American Knowledge of Indigenous Plants
Background: Indigenous people have been using medicine harvested from various parts of plants since time immemorial. Aspirin, for example, is made from refined salicin. Salicin is found in nature in high abundance in willow bark, a medicine Native Americans traditionally chewed or brewed into teas for aches and pains. One would be hard-pressed to find an endemic plant in the United States that did not have some medicinal or cultural value to Indigenous people.Objective: By completing this projec
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS4-3
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES - Educators Resource Guide, Lessons & Activities. 76 pages!
MONARCH BUTTERFLIES - Educators Resource Guide, Lessons & Activities. 76 pages!Includes:Monarch Butterfly fun factsMonarch Butterfly Q&A Why do Monarch Butterflies migrate? etcWhy Monarch Butterfly matterThe threats Monarch Butterfly faceHow is WWF improving our food practices and helping monarchsWhat kids can doMore Monarch Butterfly teaching toolsWord puzzle and answers x2Learning activity - Monarch Butterfly Rest Stop x6 pagesLearning activity - Origami Butterfly Planters x8 pagesL
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Hidden Figures Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions with KEY
"Hidden Figures" (2016) is a biographical drama film that tells the untold story of three African-American women mathematicians - Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson - who played crucial roles at NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. Set against the backdrop of the Space Race and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the film follows these remarkable women as they overcome racial and gender discrimination to make groundbreaking contributions to the country's s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Earth Day Presentation / Earth Day is Everyday
This is a presentation that can be used with students of different levels from middle to high school students to celebrate Earth Day on 22 April. This presentation tells the story of this occasion and the significance of it.This presentation also includes links to online activities that raise the students' awareness about the importance of sustainability and protecting the environment. This presentation is an excellent tool that can be shared with the students to raise awareness about fundamenta
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
No Prep - Waste Colonialism Lesson W/ Activity
Waste Colonialism: Unearthing a Hidden CrisisUnveiling the Dirty Secrets of Developed WasteThis presentation delves into the critical issue of waste colonialism, exposing the hidden consequences of developed nations' waste management practices.What You'll Discover:The Ugly Truth: Learn how developed countries often export their waste, creating environmental and health hazards in developing nations.Beyond Borders: Explore the global impact of waste colonialism, from overflowing landfills to pollu
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Characteristics of animals
Describing animals includes a variety of living organisms, each with their own unique characteristics, behaviors, and roles in the natural world. These images include a range of species, from domesticated companions like dogs and cats to majestic wildlife like lions and wolves. The content delves into the physical traits, behaviors, and adaptations that define each animal, highlighting their roles within ecosystems and their interactions with humans.
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
The Ultimate Leap Year Learning Bundle: Quiz, Flashcards & Writing Activities
Leap into Learning with this Comprehensive Leap Year Bundle!Unravel the mysteries and celebrate the wonder of Leap Year with this engaging bundle packed with fun and educational activities!What's Included:Leap Year Quiz: Test your knowledge with 41 thought-provoking questions and informative answers, covering history, science, and cultural aspects of Leap Year.Leap Year Flashcards: Reinforce key facts and concepts with 23 colorful and informative flashcards, perfect for individual practice or gr
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Veterinary Anatomy Coloring Book:Animal Anatomy and Veterinary Physiology
"The Coloring Book of Animal Anatomy and Veterinary Organ Functions" is an excellent reference aimed at educating readers about animal anatomy and veterinary organ functions in an enjoyable and interactive manner. The book provides detailed drawings of various parts of animals' anatomy, both internal and external, helping to deepen understanding of animal body structure.Additionally, the book offers comprehensive information about the functions of different organs in the animal body and their im
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
Teaching Activity: Exploring Planet Resources with M&Ms: Rationale/Vocab/Outline
This activity engages students in a hands-on and interactive way, using candy as a tangible representation of planet resources. By participating in the candy distribution and reflection, students are actively involved in exploring concepts related to resource allocation and sustainability. The use of colorful candies to represent different planet resources provides a visual and concrete representation for students to grasp abstract concepts. This visual aid helps students understand the distribu
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Myths, Legends and Ancient Disasters eBook
Myths, Legends and Ancient Disasters eBook is a common core book of 11 lessons that teaches students about why myths were created, how natural disasters such as comet impacts, floods, and sunken cities were remembered, and what the ancient people believed about these disasters.
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3rd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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PLACES - SAM ORR POND A Special Place in Southwest NB - Resource File
RESOURCE FILESam Orr Pond transfer to Nature Trust New Brunswick celebrated at public gathering 9/19/99 Sam Orr Pond and most of the surrounding lands extending to the north side of highway 127 were recently deeded to the Nature Trust of New Brunswick, Inc and will be designated as the CAUGHEY TAYLOR NATURE PRESERVE.
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Zara and fast fashion, a lesson plan for the Spanish classroom
This lesson plan is designed for a Spanish classroom and centers on the story of Amancio Ortega and his founding of Zara, which marked the beginning of fast fashion. It starts with the reading of an article, an overview of Ortega's journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs globally and how he established Zara, adopting a business model that revolutionized the fashion industry.Pre-reading Activities:Students are tasked with a research activity and sharing thei
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
All About Plants: Introduction to Plants Unit (Learning & Games)
This comprehensive slideshow discusses the basics about plants using research, examples, games, arts and crafts, as well as outdoor activities.SLIDESHOW INCLUDES:- Customizable Link- Definitions, Types & Pictures- Photosynthesis- Categorization- Importance- Plant Parts- Predictions- Plant Defense Strategies-Allelopathy in Plants & Trees- Carnivorous Plants- Poisonous Plants- Invasive Plants- Seed Dispersal- Energy Storage- Dormancy- Activity Guides (20+)- Plant Relay Game & Instructi
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Northern Lights- Space & Color
During this lesson, students will be learning about the northern lights, not only on a scientific level but from the perspective of cultures around the world. This lesson focuses on vocabulary centered around color, space, and perspective. Students will be led through 2 teacher demos & should have plenty of time to practice before actually implying these newly learned techniques on their final paper. The most important part of this lesson is following the schedule in the same sections provid
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Create Your Own Society- JR, SR High. Use with The Giver, Lord of the Flies etc
This project goes very well with all students. They invest themselves and learn a lot about cooperation and government in a fun activity. I end the project with a Power Point presentation about their culture where they are trying to convince the rest of the kids in the class to join their group. I am very proud of this product. I hope you get great use out of it!!
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Map mapping assignment
Creatively use of found materials
Questions related to governance and meeting the needs of your cit
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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BOTANY PROJECT: COMPARE & CONTRAST FRUIT TREES
This is a 7 page research project on fruit trees. It is intended for students to consider studying agriculture in the future. The charts compare several types of fruit trees, and their traits. There is an art portion where students draw and color in the leaves of the fruit trees. There is a small essay portion on pollination, too. Use this for a science/geography assessment grade, or a homework project. It can be used as a classroom botany assignment, or part of a larger thematic unit. A sc
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5th - 12th, Adult Education
Public transport - ESL adult conversation lesson in PowerPoint format
Public transport is an ESL adult conversation lesson in PowerPoint format, with worksheets, and teacher’s notes. The pandemic has set the world’s public transport back decades, and a 2021 research shows that many people will be slow to go back to it even when it is secure again. This lesson encourages a debate about the importance of public transport.In this lesson, we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of contemporary public transport, what type can we expect the future to bring, and how
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Trivial del Día de Europa / EU Trivial in Spanish
Trivia game to be used during "Europe Day" celebrated on 5 May by the Council of Europe and on 9 May by the European Union. It can also be used as an activity to learn about geographical, historical or cultural aspects of the main European countries.It includes 55 cards in Spanish (English version freebie) and can be used in its printable or digital version. Specially designed to work in cooperative or collaborative groups in a fun and entertaining way.Juego tipo trivial con tarjetas para utiliz
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Critical Thinking Tools for Cross-Cultural Dialogues
Looking to build a more inclusive and caring learning community where all students love to speak up and feel heard?
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Question your way into innovations on many topics with fun, student-led centers. Gain insights about your awesome brain, as you communicate with 2 feet, so that differences only add to learning progress. Track your innovative results to improve your situation with tangible takeaways and growth mindset results. Work alone or in te
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Spiders – why do we fear them? an ESL adult conversation PPT lesson.
This is a conversation lesson (not a biology lesson) for ESL adults (intermediate to advanced levels), English speaking high schoolers, or psychology classes.This lesson includes two one-hour PowerPoint conversation lessons with worksheets.I have never been a fan of spiders. To create this lesson, I read a huge number of documents and research and watched many documentary videos. Now that the lesson is done, I find myself in awe of these creatures. And though I will probably still jump out of my
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tourism - ESL adult conversation lesson in google slides format
This is an adult conversation lesson that discusses - pre-Covid tourism, and post Covid tourism. The lessons encourage conversation by suggesting the advantages and disadvantages of each topic and calling for speculation and analysis, based on the provided research data.Tourism has many positive and negative sides to it, which make for very interesting conversation lessons. While many of us can’t travel these days, we can still talk and dream about it. It’s also interesting to try and predict th
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Tourism - ESL adult power point conversation lesson
This is an adult conversation lesson that discusses - pre-Covid tourism, and post Covid tourism. The PowerPoints encourage conversation by suggesting the advantages and disadvantages of each topic and calling for speculation and analysis, based on the provided research data.Tourism has many positive and negative sides to it, which make for very interesting conversation lessons. While many of us can’t travel these days, we can still talk and dream about it. It’s also interesting to try and predic
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11th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Pro and Post Vacation Bundle - ESL adult conversation PowerPoint lessons
AP Spanish Retos ambientales 2 Articles with Comprehension Activities
Practice AP Spanish reading comprehension with these 2 articles to learn about the dying corals of the Great Barrier Reef and the growing problem of Electronic Garbage. They can be assigned digitally for distance learners and printed for in-person students. The articles are written from the perspective of a Mexican and a Colombian and therefore make great sources for cultural comparisons and discussions about perspectives in different places in the Spanish-speaking world. Both articles are ac
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9th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: AP Spanish Environmental Challenges Bundle
crying - physiological, emotional and social- ESL adult PPT bundle
crying - physiological, emotional and social is a two-part lesson:The first part:Crying – SOCIAL emotional and social - part one This presentation is a 25 slide PowerPoint conversation lesson in editable PPT format with vocabulary, worksheets, and teacher’s notes. Crying is an interesting conversation topic from a cultural, social and a gender point of view.Crying hasn’t always been the privilege of women. In ancient times, crying was common among men as well and male tears were celebrated as a
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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