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| Box Turtles
| Follow the links to learn more about the box turtles that live in our classroom. Answer the 10 questions for 100 points.
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| "Plate of Peas" Listening Exercise
| You are going listen to a story called "Plate of Peas." This story was written by Rick Beyer of Boston, Massachusetts, who is remembering an incident with his mother and grandmother when he was eight-... more
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| 100th Day of School
| In late January or early February, most schools will experience their one-hundredth day of school. This is a great opportunity to celebrate, and involve your school and school community in exciting l... more
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| 3-2-1-Lift Off!
| Welcome Future Astronauts of the World!
This activity will help you learn about the universe. Choose your research topic and keep a journal in word processing.
Make your travel plans. Pack the ap... more
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| 3rd Grade Examine the Inca of South America
| Students compare the indigenous people of the local area with the Inca of South America.
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| 3rd Grade Social Studies Environments/Communities
| Use the following Web Links to gather information about various environments; e.g., desert, plains, tropical, tundra, steppe, mountain, frozen, forest.
Learn to identify the influence of people on e... more
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| Joan Bauer
| In this activity, you will get some background information about Joan Bauer, the author of Backwater, the next book we will be reading. Go to each of these websites and answer the questions listed f... more
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| Witch of Blackbird Pond Prereading Activity
| The Witch of Blackbird Pond is historical fiction. The time period is generally true to life; the characters are fictitious. In April of 1687, Katherine "Kit" Tyler is forced to leave Barbados when he... more
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| Aesop's Fables
| Check out these sites that include information on Aesop's Fables. Then we will discuss different fables and their meanings as they relate to your life.
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| Aesop's Fables Hotlist
| Aesop's Fables Hotlist Aesop was a real person, but not much is known about his life. It
is thought that he was born some time between 620 BC and 500 BC in
Sardis, the capital of Lydia; in Samos, a ... more
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| Africa - Animals
| Africa - Animals
When you think about Africa, one of the first things that comes to most peoples' minds is the amazing
abundance of wildlife. Many animals in Africa are found no where else in the wo... more
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| Africa - Tsetse Flies
| Africa - Tsetse Flies There are 22 different species of tsetse fly, and they live only in Africa. These flies are slightly larger than a horsefly. They breed along rivers and streams. They are activ... more
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| Amazing Tundra
| Amazing Tundra
The arctic tundra is a "cool" habitat to learn about.
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| American History and Government
| This activity is a collection of great American history websites.
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| Ancient China
| GREAT WALL OF CHINAOne of the great ancient civilizations of the earth was China. It may not have started first but it certainly lasted the longest. Much of world culture has been influenced by the An... more
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| Ancient Egypt
| Ancient Egypt is studied in sixth grade. Learn of the pyramids, pharoahs, and mummies.
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| Ancient Egypt
| The ancient civilization of Egypt lasted for thousands of years. Compared to the couple of hundred years of the United States our country history seems insignificant. Can you imagine how many things m... more
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| Ancient Greece
| What if your school uniform was a toga??? Find out what life was like in the ancient cities of Athens and Sparta!!
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| Animal Adaptations
| Animal AdaptationsAll animals live in habitats. Habitats provide food, water, and
shelter which animals need to survive, but there is more to survival
than just the habitat. Animals also depend on t... more
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| Animal Adaptations - Animal Defense
| Animal Adaptations - Animal Defense
Many animals have developed remarkable defenses to keep from being
eaten.
Grazing animals often feed in herds. When a predator attacks, the
animals scatter an... more
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| Animal Adaptations - Monotremes
| Animal Adaptations - Monotremes
Monotremes are a very unusual type of animal. There are only two
kinds of monotremes in the world, echidnas and platypuses, and they
both live only in Australia, Tas... more
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| Animal Collective Nouns
| Animal Collective Nouns
Collective nouns for groups of animals are fun. Everyone knows
that a group of fish is a school and a bunch of geese is a gaggle.
But did you know that a group of squirrel... more
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| Animal Habitats
| Animal Habitats
Animals live everywhere on earth--in every kind of terrain and
every kind of climate. An animal's living place is called its
habitat. Most animals are only adapted to live in one... more
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| Animal Homes
| Animal Homes
Beaver lodges. Prairie dog burrows. Rabbit warrens. Bee hives.
These are all homes that animals build to protect themselves and
their young from predators and the weather. In order ... more
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| Animal Trivia
| Zoology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of
animal life. Pretend you are a zoologist and see if you can discover
the answers to these questions about fascinating animals.
Visit e... more
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| Animal life cycles
| Students will understand that plants and animals change during their lives. What are the characteristics of plants and animals? How do plants and animals adapt to seasonal change? What are the life... more
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| Animals
| Choose an animal that lives in one of Utah's 3 biomes. Visit at least 3 internet sites to learn about your animal. Answer the questions about your animal.
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| Animals Young and Old
| People start out as little babies. They grow bigger and bigger. As babies grow, parents help them learn to walk and talk. After many years a baby has become an adult. Animals grow also. Puppies grow i... more
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| Animals of the World
| Animals of the World
Our earth provides the right conditions for animals to live over
most of its surface. Come and explore these internet sites and
discover where on earth these animals make their... more
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| Anne Frank
| Anne Frank
Anne Frank was a 13 year old Jewish girl who kept a diary while she and her family were in hiding from the Nazis. Before reading the play based on her diary, do the following activities ... more
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| Antarctica
| Students will understand the differences between Antarctica and Utah.
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| Asteroids
| AsteroidsAsteroids are simply chunks of rock and metal that orbit the sun
in the same way that planets orbit. They come in all sizes and
shapes. Some are as big as boulders, some are as big as mount... more
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| Augmentative Language Education Guide
| This list of websites will help you become familiar with alternative language interventions, as well as current technology.
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| Baby Animal Names
| Do you know the specialized names for specific baby animals? For
instance, a baby seal is a pup, a baby eel is an elver, and a baby
goat is a kid. But what is a baby skunk called? A baby swan? ... more
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| Badminton
| This will review the ideas and concepts of Badminton covered in class and on the gym floor.
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| Birds
| Everyone knows what a bird is, but do you really know about birds? Birds are fascinating creatures. Each type of bird is very different from other birds. Even birds from the same family are differe... more
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| Birds of Utah - Peregrine Falcons
| Birds of Utah There are 40 different species of falcons that are found throughout the world. Falcons are similar to hawks, but they are their own distinct species. Hooked beaks and powerful feet with... more
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| Blood Types
| Blood Types There is more than one way of classifying blood. One system is the
ABO system. Every human being belongs to one of four blood types : A,
B, AB, or O. Your blood type depends on which pro... more
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| Brain Power
| What does your brain do? What does it look like? What does our brain have to do with learning? Is dyslexia a learning difference? Find the answers to these questions and more by clicking on each hig... more
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| Cancer
| Ready everyone?! Today, we're going to learn all about Cancer. After reading at least 2 books about Cancer, now it's time to find out more about Cancer! Your job is to look at these Internet sites. ... more
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| Character Education
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Character Education Resources
The web sites listed below were gathered to help support Utah's Character Education
Program. For more information and resources, be sure to visit the Utah State Off... more
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| Checking Validity of Internet Information
| Molly Pitcher is a heroine of the U.S. Revolutionary War. A small controversy exists about her real last name and birthplace. Visit the four following sites and as a group determine which web sites yo... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators A-B
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following websites ... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators C-E
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following websites ... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators F-I
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following website... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators J-L
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following website... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators M-O
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following websites ... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators P-R
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following websites ... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators S-T
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following websites ... more
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| Children's Literature - Authors/Illustrators U-Z
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Eric Carle, Patricia Polacco, Kevin Henkes, Mildred
Taylor....the authors and illustrators of children's and young
adults' books are fascinating to get to know.
Sample the following website... more
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| Children's Literature - Book Sites
| Children's Literature - Book SitesIf students love Marc Brown's Arthur books, it's great fun to be
able to visit an Arthur website. The following list of websites is
geared to specific books or book... more
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| Chinese New Year
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Chinese New
Year
Gong xi fa cai !
Kung hsi fa tsai !
Best w... more
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| Circulatory System
| Circulatory System
The circulatory system in your body is basically a system of transportation. It carries blood to every body part, and that blood carries oxygen, delivers nutrients, collects waste... more
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| Clouds
| Weather describes conditions in the atmosphere at a certain place and time. One important aspect of the weather is clouds. The temperature and movement of air can be observed and measured to determine... more
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| Clouds
| Students will observe and describe the characteristics of clouds and the effects of clouds on the earth. Click on the internet link to find the information to correctly answer each of the following qu... more
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| Columbus' Voyage
| Students will gain an understanding of Columbus' voyage and dabate the different perspectives that his voyage had on the European and native cultures.
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| Comets
| Comets
Comets have been called big, dirty snowballs because they are
composed of rock dust wrapped around a big ball of ice. The rock dust
and ice may be matter left over from the time the solar s... more
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| Comparative Mythology Links
| Use these links to research your culture's myths. These sites offer a starting place and may not give you enough information on their own.
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| Conjugating Verbs in the Present Tense
| Learning to conjugate verbs involves memorization and drills. Online sites provide students with a variety of verb drills.
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| Continents - Africa
| Continents - Africa
Africa....What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Africa?
African animals? Ancient civilizations? Political unrest? Come and participate in
these onlin... more
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| Continents - Antarctica
| Continents - Antarctica
Antarctica is the second smallest continent after Australia. It is
the coldest, windiest, highest, driest, and least populated of the
continents. It receives so little pr... more
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| Continents - Australia
| Continents - Australia
Australia is the smallest of the seven continents. It is also the
sixth largest country. Its nickname of the "land down under" is due to
the fact that it is located entire... more
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| Continents - North America
| Continents - North America
North American is the third largest continent. It includes all the
lands in the western hemisphere located north of the Isthmus of
Panama. It includes the countries in... more
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| Continents - South America
| Continents - South America South America is the 4th largest continent. It connects to North
America by the Isthmus of Panama. The country of Brazil accounts for
more almost half of the continent and... more
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| Copyright and TEACH Act in K12 Classroom
| Copyright and TEACH Act: You have 15’, answer 2 questions and respond to 1 problem.
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| Coral Reef Hotlist
| Coral Reef Hotlist "Coral reefs are home to over 25 percent of all marine life and
are among the world's most fragile and endangered ecosystems. In the
last few decades, mankind has destroyed over 3... more
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| Countries of the World Hotlist
| Countries of the World Hotlist
Where in the world are the countries of Kyrgyzstan (a popular
drink in this country is fermented mare's milk), Burkino Faso (the
residents of this country call thems... more
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| Critique Photography
| Analyze photos regarding use of art elements and principles.
Examine the functions of photography.
Interpret photography.
Visual Arts- Photography, Grade 11, Standard 2, objective A,Critique ... more
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| Daily Internet Activities
| Daily Internet Activities
Here are some Internet sites that you can visit to learn a quick new fact or piece of information.
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| Deserts in Mali
| The land in Mali is sixty-five percent desert or semi-desert. The northwestern region of Mali extends into the Sahara desert. There are vast plains that have sand dunes in them. These dunes are call... more
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| Dichos / Sayings
| Spanish "Dichos" (sayings) provide a medium for teaching Spanish vocabulary, grammar and culture. Teenagers like "cool phrases" so I found that they really enjoyed learning and memorizing dichos.
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| Digestive System
| Digestive System
Digestion is the process by which food is changed into substances
that can be absorbed and used by the body. So in other words, it is
what your body does with the food you eat. ... more
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| Digital Photography
| This activity is designed to help students learn how to use digital cameras.
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| Dinosaur Extinction
| Dinosaurs lived all over Utah and we can learn about our history from their fossils. But, where did all the dinosaurs go? Visit these web sites and research the different theories of why dinosaurs b... more
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| Dinosaurs
| Introduction to Dinosaurs
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| Disability Hotlist
| Functional Skills students enter our classroom with a variety of abilities and challenges. Understanding aspects of their disabilities often helps in understanding ways in which we can help them to a... more
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| Disease Hot List
| Hot list of websites for disease information.
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| Distance Learning, Clue Project
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Distance Learning Clue Activity
This is a distance learning activity designed especially for the 2nd or 3rd grade. It is a fun way to make new friends in another state and learn more about th... more
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| Distance Learning, Keypals
| Keypal Fun
Fun With Keypals
This is an activity that can be used in the Elementary or higher level of school. The main purposes of the activity are to have your class experience technology and p... more
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| Early Civilizations
| People began to gather together and live. This usually began near a river for many reasons. They had to organize themselves and made some type of government. Animals were domesticated, tools were mad... more
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| Early Medieval Europe
| In this section students will be familiarized with the development of political structures, the daily life of citizens, the cultural environment, and the religious institutions of Europe between 500 a... more
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| Earthquakes
| Earthquakes
Did you know that each year, over one million
earthquakes occur somewhere in the world? Most of them occur under
the ocean. Many earthquakes that occur on land masses are so small
that... more
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| Earthquakes
| This activity is designed to show why earthquakes occur and where they will most likely happen.
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| Earthquakes and Volcanoes
| We will be using some internet sites to learn about Utah earthquakes and volcanoes around the world. Follow the directions given in each section to complete the questions.
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| Eclipses
| Eclipses
Both the moon and the earth cast a shadow as the light of the sun
falls on them. A lunar eclipse occurs when the moon passes into the
earth's shadow in space.
A solar eclipse happens wh... more
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| Economics
| Students will understand how economics impacts them.
Students will learn why we use money, what is supply and demand. They will also what is a good and what is a service.
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| Editing Skills
| Editing Skills
The final stage of good writing, before it is published, is editing. When you edit a poem, story, essay, play, research report, or any other written work, you carefully evaluate it ... more
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| Ellis Island
| Ellis Island
Between 1892 and 1954, more than 16 million people passed through
Ellis Island, hoping to become Americans.
Sample these internet sites and complete the activities for each
one to ... more
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| Endangered Amphibians
| Amphibians are cold-blooded animals that lay jelly-like eggs in
water. Unlike reptiles, their skin is moist and has no scales.
Amphibians start life as aquatic, limbless, water-breathing larvae
(us... more
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| Endangered Animals - Blue Whales
| Endangered Animals--Blue Whales
The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever lived on land
or water. The biggest land animal, the
African elephant, could stand on the blue whale's tongue! Eve... more
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| Endangered Animals - Elephants
| Endangered Animals - Elephants
Elephants are the largest animals on land. There are two species
of elephants, African elephants and Asian elephants. They both used
to exist in great numbers across ... more
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| Endangered Animals - Extinction is Forever
| Endangered Animals - Extinction is Forever
Extinction is the disappearance, brought about by natural or
unnatural means, of an entire species.
Some species of plants and animals die out natura... more
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| Endangered Animals - Gorillas
| Endangered Animals - Gorillas
King Kong pounded his chest a lot and climbed buildings and stepped
on cars and terrorized large cities. Is this typical behavior for
gorillas? King Kong also had a... more
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| Endangered Animals - Manatees
| Endangered Animals--Manatees
Even though manatees are sea mammals like seals, dolphins, and
whales, they are possibly more closely related to elephants. They
belong to a group of mammals called Sir... more
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| Endangered Animals - Orangutans
| Endangered Animals - Orangutans
Orangutans are part of the ape family. Other apes include gibbons,
gorillas, and chimpanzees.
Apes are different than monkeys in that they don't have tails and
... more
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| Endangered Animals - Pandas
| Endangered Animals - Pandas
The giant panda of China has become the unofficial symbol for
wildlife protection. But in spite of widespread publicity for the
plight of the panda and over 20 years of... more
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| Endangered Animals Hotlist
| Endangered Animals Hotlist
No one will ever again see a Steller's sea cow or a dodo bird or a
Barbary lion. These animals are extinct. Worldwide, many animals are
threatened by the following facto... more
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| Endangered Australian Animals
| Endangered Australian Animals
Australia has many kinds of animals that are found no where else
in the world. Sample these Internet sites and complete the activities
for each one to learn about the ... more
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| Endangered Birds
| There used to be a small, nectar-eating bird called the Oahu
Nukepu'u that lived on the island of Oahu in the Hawaiian islands.
Once Europeans settlers fell in love with the islands and introduced
... more
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| Endangered Reptiles
| In the Indian Ocean, on Rodriguez Island, there used to be a giant
tortoise called the Rodriguez greater tortoise. Because these
tortoises were large AND tasty, sailing ships would regularly stop at... more
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| Enhancing Physical Fitness
| This activity will help young people understand and apply some of the principles and games that promote good physical fitness.
Physical Fitness, Grade 3, Standard 1, Objectives 1 and 2
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| Environment
| These websites are for third grade students studying about the environment.
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| Evaluating Websites
| The World Wide Web contains an overwhelming amount of information! Part of that information is inaccurate because it is outdated, passed on from questionable source or provided with mischievous or ma... more
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| Explore! Global Warming
| Learn about global warming. What is it? Why is it happening? Find out by exploring the following web sites.
1. Explore each web site. Click on the site that is listed and it will open in a new bro... more
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| Explorers
| This is a site to gather information on European Explorers coming to North America.
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| Exploring Deserts
| Utah is unique in that it has two different types of deserts within its boundaries. This assigment deals mainly with these deserts' abiotic or physical factors, the special relationships between plant... more
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| Exploring Kennecott
| In this activity, we will explore Utah's very own copper mine, Kennecott Utah Copper. You will have the opportunity to understand more about Kennecott, explore the environment and learn some fun fact... more
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| Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
| Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
You have fifteen minutes to answer any four questions. The last site provides information to help you respond to a parent who believes that some ... more
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| Food Chain Hotlist
| The way that energy is passed from one organism to another is
called a food chain. There are often many food chains in an
ecosystem, and they are linked together into a food web.
Nearly all food... more
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| Frog and Toad
| Is a frog the same thing as a toad? In the classic children's book
Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel, Frog and
Toad ARE alike in many ways, but they are different, too. One of them
is adven... more
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| Frogs, Frogs, Frogs
| Have you ever thought about getting a frog for a pet?
Would you like to raise a frog from a tadpole?
Frogs are tons of fun to watch and learn about. Frogs have personality and very unique charact... more
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| Fungi: Hazards and Benefits
| There are a number of fungi that can impact man. Some cause diseases in man, can poison his food and inflict heavy losses on crops. Some fungi are used as weapons against pathogens, such as bacteria... more
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| Gardens
| Gardens are very important to us. Explore these sites and you will learn more about gardens; how to create and maintain them. You will also learn that there are lots of different kinds of gardens. ... more
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| General Reference"Detective"
| When you go to the library and use the General Reference section (000's - 100's of the Dewey Decimal System), you will find telephone books, dictionaries, atlases, almanacs, encyclopedias, biograph... more
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| George Gershwin
| George GershwinPopular legend has it that when Rhapsody in Blue premiered on
February 12, 1924, George Gershwin pounded the piano keys so hard
that his fingers bled. He called this, his most popular... more
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| Groundhog's Day
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The name of the "official" groundhog for the
U.S. is Punxsutawney Phil. He's the rodent to see if you're
anxious for the arrival of spring. Visit these internet sites and
complete the activitie... more
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| Groundhog's Day Hotlist
| Groundhog's Day Hotlist
Groundhog's Day is February 2nd. Visit these internet sites and see if Punxsutawney Phil enjoys the
attention he receives every February or if he would just rather be
le... more
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| Haiku Hotlist
| Haiku HotlistHaiku began in Japan in the 1600s. They are short poems with vivid
images that usually reflect an individual's feelings about nature.
They consist of 17 syllables divided into 3 lines o... more
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| Harper Lee
| This activity will help you get to know Harper Lee and her writings. Click on the links below, and answer the questions listed below each site. Answer the questions on your worksheet.
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| Harry Houdini
| Harry Houdini was once described as one of the three most famous people in history. Learn about this fascinating man and all he did.
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| Harry Potter Hotlist
| Harry Potter Hotlist
Muggles, dragons, every-flavored beans, Dementors, owls,
trolls.... the Harry Potter books have done much to push children's
books to the forefront of the publishing wo... more
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| Hink Pinks
| Hink Pinks
Hink pinks are riddles. The answers to the riddles are words that
rhyme with each other and contain the same amount of syllables.
Hink
pinks have 1 syllable answers. A hinky pinky has ... more
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| Hotlist for Change Unit
| These websites will be a great resource for the unit on Change. The Academic topics and Core subjects in this unit are: Heredity/Science, Industrial Revolution/Social Studies, Probability/Mathematics... more
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| Hotlist for Professional Development
| This Hotlist contains resources for technology professional development.
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| Hurricanes
| Hurricanes
Hurricanes, with their
high winds, high seas, and flooding can be one of nature's most
destructive elements. They are powered by warm oceans and moved by
trade winds. The high winds aro... more
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| Inclusion
| This will give you information about inclusion.There are three major court cases that influenced the inclusion laws.
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| Indians and Asians in Salt Lake City and in Utah
| There are between 12 to 15 thousand Indians living in Salt Lake City. The Univerity of Utah has a high Asian populations from China also. What is the history, culture, populatins statistics, geograp... more
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| Insect Adaptations
| In our own culture, insects are often viewed as pests. In other cultures, however, insects are prized for their nutritional value (and tastiness!). Eating insects may seem odd to some of us, but eat... more
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| Insects
| InsectsInsects are everywhere in the world around us. Insects live in
more different kinds of places than any other group of animals. The
live in deserts, in forests, on tops of mountains, in rainfo... more
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| Insects - Beneficial or Bothersome?
| Insects - Beneficial or Bothersome?
Insects are everywhere. About 75% of all animals known to man are
insects. They are on every continent and occupy every habitat.
Because they have the ability ... more
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| Insects - Classification
| Insects - Classification The classification of animals and plants is based primarily on the
physical characteristics and relationships of the animals and plants.
The order of classification follows ... more
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| Insects - Cockroaches
| Insects - Cockroaches
Cockroaches are found everywhere in the world except the polar ice caps. We mostly think of them as living in people's homes and scurrying out at night to scavenge leftover ... more
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| Insects - Flies
| Insects - Flies
All insects are an integral part of our ecosystems. As part of
food chains, insects provide sustenance (dinner) for countless other
animals. For instance, just one crow can eat a... more
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| Insects - Giant Hissing Cockroach
| Insects - Giant Hissing Cockroach
Well, according to these cockroach webpages, if you're going to keep roaches for pets, Madagascan Giant Hissing Cockroaches are the very best.
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| Insects - Hotlist of Butterfly Resources
| Insects - Hotlist of Butterfly Resources
The birdwing butterflies are some of the biggest in the world. The wingspan of the female Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly is about eleven inches acro... more
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| Insects - Hotlist of Resources
| Insects - Hotlist of ResourcesInsects are everywhere, but everything that creeps and crawls is not an
insect! Spiders are not insects. Centipedes are not insects. Ticks
and mites are not insects. So... more
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| Insects - Mealworms
| Insects - Mealworms Mealworms are popular classroom observational insects. They are
easy to obtain, and they undergo complete metamorphosis. The 4 stages
of complete metamorphosis are egg, larva, pu... more
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| Insects - Metamorphosis
| Insects - Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis refers to the way that insects develop, grow, and
change form. Metamorphosis actually means "change". There are two
types of metamorphosis--incomplete and c... more
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| Insects - Monarch Butterflies
| Insects - Monarch Butterflies The regal orange and black monarch butterfly is one of nature's marvels. It is famous for its beauty and especially for its travels.
Monarchs, like many birds, fly sout... more
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| Insects - Utah's Favorite : The Honeybee
| Insects - Utah's Favorite: The Honeybee
Utah's nickname is the Beehive State, and our official insect is the honeybee. We even had a
baseball team called the Utah Buzz! Come on, 4th graders!... more
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| Inspiration Templates
| This is a list of websites with templates for the inspiration software.
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| Integer Exploration
| Here's your chance to become a little more acquainted with Integers. You'll find some information and activities to help you practice. Answer the questions given and complete each task.
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| Internet for Administrators
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Internet for Administrators
Professional
Organizations
Utah
Resources
... more
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| Introduction to IP Addressing
| This activity is focused upon post-secondary adult learners. This activity will help students gain a basic understanding of the IP networking protocol.
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| Invention Research
| You will be able to use some (or all) of these websites to find information about your invention and how the patent process works. One at a time, click on the links below. A new window will open for... more
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| Inventions
| Inventions
Explore some information about inventors and inventions.
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| It's A Small World!
| An activity on microorganisms
Use the web sites provided to explore the world of microorganisms, and answer the following questions.
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| It's Greek To Me!
| EACH GROUP WILL:1.Find a Greek myth that will include enough characters for each member of your group. (All members of group should agree on the group myth.)2.Assign each member a character to resea... more
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| Jack London
| Jack London
When Jack London followed the gold rush to the Klondike, he did
not strike gold. However, using his experiences in the Klondike as a
basis for some of his most popular books did make hi... more
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| Jan Brett: Where DOES She Get Those Ideas?
| Jan Brett has written many children's books. She shares with us how she got the ideas. Click on your favorite Jan Brett book to find out where she started.(When you finish reading about a book, be ... more
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| Jane Austen
| Jane Austen
Among the novels that Jane Austen wrote, Pride and
Prejudice was her favorite. Of Elizabeth Bennett, the main
character in Pride and Prejudice, Jane wrote, "I think her as
delightful a... more
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| Japanese Tea Ceremony
| This web activity is designed for grades 7-12 with the Core Standards for Ceramics in mind.
Students will contextualize by finding meaning in ceramics by through Japanese culture. (Standard 4)
Th... more
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| Johann Sebastian Bach
| Johann Sebastian BachJohann Sebastian Bach is one of the 3 B's of classical
music--along with Beethoven and Brahms. But during his lifetime, very
little of his music was widely published. He was a p... more
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| Johannes Brahms
| Johannes Brahms
Symphonies, sonatas, choral works, concertos, capriccios,
intermezzos—Johannes Brahms wrote for almost every musical
genre.
Sample these internet sites and complete the activitie... more
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| Jon Scieszka
| Jon ScieszkaJon Scieszka's last name is pronounced Sheh-ska. It rhymes with
Fresca! His charming books of fractured fairy tales, goofy fables,
boys who travel through time, and math-impaired childre... more
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| Jordan River Web of Life
| The Jordan Rivcr Nature trail provides a unique opportunity to visit a riparian ecosystem just minutes from our school. To prepare for an adventure at the nature trail it is important to gather inform... more
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| Kindergarten: Language Arts & Fine Arts
| The Utah Fine Arts curriculum suggests masterworks and artists for your kindergarten students to study. This presents a good opportunity for you to integrate your Fine Arts and Language Arts Curriculu... more
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| Lake Bonneville and the Great Salt Lake
| This is an interactive activity that introduces how the Great Salt Lake came to be.
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| Langston Hughes
| In this activity, students will read about the life of Langston Hughes and study several of his best-loved poems.
Explore the web sites listed below and answer the questions on each.
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| Learning How to Learn
| If a student knows about themselves and what their learning style is, they can learn how to learn. This is important for self confidence and ultimately success. Hopefully visiting the sites provided... more
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| Learning about America
| As part of our second grade unit on America we will be exploring different websites that will teach us different things about our country. Some of the things will connect to work in your other center... more
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| Life in the Middle Ages.
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Life in Medieval times was scary and adventurous. It is probably more fun to study about than to actually live through. We are going to learn about various elements of medi... more
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| Light
| Learn more about Light by exploring these "illuminating" sites.
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| Limerick Hotlist
| A limerick is a form of poetry that contains five lines and has an
aabba rhyming pattern. They are usually nonsensical or humorous, and
in spite of their reputation for sometimes being racy or bawdy... more
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| Lloyd Alexander
| Assistant pig-keepers, strong-willed princesses, complaining furry
creatures, evil death lords.... Lloyd Alexander has created some of
the most memorable fantasy characters in children's literature.... more
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| Magnetism Investigation
| They can be small or large, weak or strong. They can push or pull. They can be "U" shaped or long. You find them everywhere, at work or at play.
This unit is all about magnets, what more can we say... more
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| Mardi Gras
| Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Louisiana has been called the "World's Largest Free Party." It is known for its pageantry, its excitement, and its excess. But, Mardi Gras is also rich with his... more
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| Martin Luther King, Jr. Hotlist
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Hotlist
At age 35, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the
youngest man to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize. Reverend
Samuel McKinney of... more
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| Math Fun for 2nd Grade
| Have fun with re-grouping in Second Grade
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| Math for Special Ed. Kids
| Here are some activities that will help Resource Students meet their Individualized Educational goals in basic math.
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| Meteors
| Meteors
There's an oldie but goodie song from the 50's called "Catch a Falling Star and Put It In Your Pocket" ......What is a falling star? Could you really catch it? Would it fit in your pocket? I... more
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| Microbe Mania!
| As part of our science unit on microbes we will investigate how microbes affect us and our environment.
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| Mineral Resources
| This activity is good for 8th grade Integrated Science. It covers information for Standard 3, Objectives 1 and 2 of the Utah State Core.
Objective 1a: Recognize that most rocks are composed of min... more
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| Mixed Up Files
| This activity can be completed after reading the novel Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg Read and follow the instructions for each web site.
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| Multiplication Fun!
| Welcome to the wonderful world of multiplication! You will be looking at different web sites related to times tables. Do you know your basic facts? Are you a Math whiz? Let's see how much YOU know... more
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| Music Everywhere
| Music Everywhere
One of the things the Internet has done for music lovers is make music more assessable. This activity will make some of this accessibility even more accessible. I have included sou... more
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| No Child Left Behind
| ED PS 6445 Leadership in Instructional Design and Educational Technology Week Five Team: Peggy Harding, Sarah Herron, and Christine Kelly
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| Orb-Weaving Spider
| Those big, intricate spider webs that you always see in spooky,
old houses were probably designed and built by orb weaver spiders.
They are the Rembrandts of web-spinning.
Come and sample these i... more
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| Origami Hotlist
| Origami HotlistOrigami is the traditional Japanese art or technique of folding
paper. The word is Japanese, literally meaning "to fold" (oru)
"paper" (kami).
Sample the following internet sites ... more
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| Parasitic Roundworms
| We have been discussing parasitic worms. Many of these worms impact man, his pets or livestock. Answer questions relating to the specific worms. The Ascarid worms at the right were passed from human... more
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| Parenting Sources
| Resources for parenting issues.
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| Pat's Puzzles
| Let's have some fun looking for great math puzzles. See if you can create your own.
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| Patriotic Education
| Patriotic Education
The Legislature of the state of Utah recently passed Senate Bill 21 which requires schools to instruct students on the history of the United States flag, flag etiquette, flag cus... more
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| Phases of the Moon
| Phases of the Moon
The moon, of course, has no light of its
own. It shines because it reflects light from the sun. As the moon
orbits the earth, we see different portions of it lit up, and the
mo... more
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| Photosynthesis Hotlist
| Photosynthesis is, perhaps, the most important process that takes
place on earth. It takes sunlight and uses it to provide the
materials and the energy that almost all organisms on earth need to
li... more
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| Physical and Chemical Change
| It has been said that the only constant is change. Everything around us is changing. But what kind of change is it - physical or chemical? Go through each section below, answer the questions, and t... more
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| Pioneer Library Scavenger Hunt
| Pioneer, Utah's Online Library Scavenger Hunt
Let's discover all the great tools available at Pioneer, Utah's Online Library. Make sure you have a piece of paper and a pencil ready.
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| Planet Earth
| Planet Earth
Earth is our home planet. It is the only planet in the solar
system where everything works together to support life.
Come and sample these internet sites about the earth and complet... more
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| Planets
| Planets
Our solar system consists of our sun, the nine planets with their moons, asteroids,
meteoroids, comets, and lots of interplanetary dust and particles. Come and
surf through the ... more
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| Plant Parts and What They Do
| Students will learn about the parts of plants, what they do, and how plants grow.
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| Poetry Fun!
| This activity will correspond to Standard 5, Objectives 2 and 3. Students will explore poetry by visiting various websites and engage in thought-provoking questions to expand their knowledge.
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| Poetry Hotlist - Secondary
| Poetry Hotlist - Secondary
During the last twelve years of his life, a blind John Milton
dictated his poetry to his daughter, nephews, or other people hired
to assist him. He spent his mornings dic... more
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| President's Day
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Presidents' Day Online Quiz
http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/quizzes/tf-lb-pday.html
The Presidents of the United States
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/index.html
POTUS - Pr... more
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| Presidents of the United States
| You are finding information on your "President." Please click on each site and locate information. Please take notes that answer our important questions on the chart.
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| Presidents of the United States Hotlist
| Presidents of the United States Hotlist
James Buchanan had 10 brothers and sisters,
yet he never married and had children of his own. John Adams and John
Quincy Adams were father and so... more
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| Presidents' Day Hotlist
| Presidents’ Day Hotlist
Presidents' Day is a holiday that honors all
presidents of the United States, but its main recognition is for
George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln's birt... more
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| Problem Solving
| Sometimes we are only given some of the information we need to solve problems. If we use our heads and think about a problem, however, we can figure out the missing information and solve the problem.... more
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| Propaganda & the President
| This activity will add to our discussion of Animal Farm by focusing on the role propaganda plays in our culture today. This activity ties to the core curriculum of Language Arts-Secondary in 10th grad... more
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| Pythagorean Theorem
| Come and take a journey with Pythagoras and learn about his splendid theory.
Covered: Standard 4 Objective 4.2
Determine measurements using appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas.
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| Rainforest Hotlist
| Rainforest Hotlist
Even though rainforests cover less than
10% of the earth's surface, they contain 40% of all plant and animal
species.
The following internet resources can help
you learn... more
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| Rattlesnakes
| Rattlesnakes are New World snakes--they are only found in North,
Central, and South America. They are part of the pit viper family of
snakes. Pit vipers have heat-sensitive pits on their snouts whic... more
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| Reading Resources for Elementary Teachers
| There are so many rich tools and activities available on-line to help with reading. Below you will find several sites to explore. Take notes on the accompanying graphic organizer to remind you how you... more
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| Reading Sites for Elementary Teachers
| Here you will find information for teachers to support reading in an elementary school.
Click on title to view. Highlights of site are listed.
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| Respiratory System
| Respiratory System
We need energy for life--for all of our daily activities. Our
respiratory system is responsible for supplying oxygen to our body.
We need oxygen to get energy from the food that... more
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| Revolutionary War
| The Revolution through different perspectives
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| Rivers in Mali
| Mali has four rivers in it, the Niger, Senegal, Bafing, and Bakaye. The two largest rivers are the Niger and Senegal. By visiting these sites you will learn why these two large rivers are so importa... more
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| Rock Cycle Hotlist
| The scientific study of rocks is called petrology. Rocks are
commonly divided, according to their origin, into three major
classes—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Matter that makes
up rocks ... more
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| Science Fair Ideas
| Is it getting to be Science Fair season in your school? Explore these links for ideas that go way beyond moldy bread and baking soda volcanoes. Thanks to Madi (grade four) for requesting this Activit... more
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| Scott Joplin
| Scott JoplinIt is thought that Scott Joplin did not attend a formal school
until he was a teenager because there were few schools for
African-American children in the mid 1800s. However, he did lear... more
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| Secondary Math
| Here is a list of web sites designed to facilitate the study of advanced mathematics.
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| Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World are a compilation of
ancient architectural and sculptural accomplishments. They are
thought to have been originally selected by a Greek writer named
Ant... more
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| Shocking News!
| Don't touch that! It's hot! Can you short wire the circuit?
This activity will help you learn more about electricity, how to build a circuit and how to be safe around electricity.
This is a pictur... more
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| Six Compelling Reasons for Using the Internet
| The following internet sites demonstrate the power of the Internet as a tool for teachers as they integrate technology into their classroom instruction.
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| Skeletal System
| Skeletal System
On the movie classics television station, have you ever seen that
funky 1958 Steve McQueen movie, The Blob? An oozing,
jello-like space creature slithers around a small, rural to... more
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| Slope
| Description1:
Interactive graph simulation to explore changes in slope in the form y = mx +b by changes in slope and the y-intercept (Notice option to work in fractions or decimals)
Description2 : ... more
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| So You Want to be Rich? (Career Choices)
| Don't you want to spend your working years at your ideal job which provides you with enough money and time to have the things you not only need but that you want--a beautiful home, a nice car, freedom... more
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| Social Philosophy
| The following is the introduction and first component to a three part section on Modern political Ideologies and Social Development. Meeting the 2nd Objective of the 4th Standard of the UEN Social Stu... more
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| Solar System Hotlist
| Solar System Hotlist Space...the
final frontier. The following sites are a list of internet-based
resources about the solar system.
... more
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| Spanish Greetings
| This assignment is to help new Spanish students become familiar with Spanish greetings.
Go to the following web sites and answer the questions that are given.
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| Spanish WWW Resources for Teachers
| I usually spend too much time looking for websites dealing with Spanish. I have found a few in my searching that may save you some time. Most of them have links to almost anything you want to know.
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| Spelling
| Choose one of the spelling games and test your spelling ability!! Have fun and spell carefully!
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| States of the U.S. Hotlist
| States of the U.S. Hotlist
The United States is full of scenic wonders from the Grand Canyon
to the Great Lakes to the Everglades. And then there's the replica of
the Statue of Liberty in McCrae,... more
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| Stephen Foster
| Writing in the mid 1800s, Stephen Foster is considered to be one
of American's first real composers. He wrote Jeanie With the
Light Brown Hair for his wife, Jane. His song, Swanee
River which is al... more
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| Storms
| Have some fun learning about lightning and thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Read these articles to learn about storms.
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| Stretch Your Brain !
| The brain is an amazing thing. Did you know that you can grow new dentrites when you use your brain. You can. The more connections you have the smarter you become. Try these brain teasers and game... more
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| String Figures
| String figures are designs that you weave on your fingers with a
long loop of string. String figure designs are an ancient
art/entertainment. Cultures from Asia to South America have engaged
in mak... more
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| THE PERFECT CHILD
| You and your partner/team will review the basics of chromosomes, karyotypes, and genetic disorders. You will then learn about cloning and some of the latest technologies for cloning mammals. After yo... more
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| Take A Journey On The Underground Railroad
| Did you know that the Underground Railroad was not a railroad at all? To find out what it really was, visit the following sites and take a journey back in history.
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| Tangrams
| We are learning how to make tangrams, how to do tangram puzzles and where tangrams came from.
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| Teenage Wage
| Every year, millions of teens work in part-time or summer jobs. Early work experiences can be rewarding for young workers, providing great opportunities to learn important skills. Most of these jobs a... more
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| Thanksgiving
| An Internet Activity on ThanksgivingAn
Internet Activity on Thanksgiving
created
by Laura Hunter
Utah
Education Network
Introduction
Thanksgiving
br... more
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| The 5 Senses
| We are going to be looking at sights related to our five senses. Our senses can do so many things! What sense did you use today? Let's take a look!
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| The American Revolution
| The purpose of this activity is to introduce you to the important events in the American Revolution.
Fifth Grade Objectives:
1) Identify key events that led to independence.
2) Understand the Dec... more
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| The Big6™ Skills
| The Big6™ is an information literacy curriculum, an information problem-solving process, and a set of
skills which provide a strategy for effectively and efficiently meeting information need... more
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| The Earth and the Moon
| This activity is from the science core curriculum for third grade, standard 1: Students will understand that the shape of Earth and the moon are spherical, objective 1: Describe the appearance of Ear... more
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| The Earth's Layers
| On this website I want you to go through the website lesson on the Earth's Layers by clicking the next button and reading the information on each page. Then you will answer some questions.
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| The Food Chain
| A food chain models the movement of energy in an ecosystem. All living things depend on each other to live. If one part of the food chain gets out of balance, then the other parts must adjust t... more
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| The Grand Canyon
| After reading the information on the web site, pretend that you are hiking through the Grand Canyon. What do you see and experience?
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| The Grand Canyon
| This activity explores the geology, wildlife, and conservation of the Grand Canyon and the Colorado River that runs through it. On a piece of paper or in your science journal, record your thoughts and... more
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| The Metric System
| The Metric System
More correctly known as the International System of Units (abbreviated SI from the French language name Système International d'Unités), the metric system is the standardized meth... more
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| The Night Sky
| Let's look at the night sky! Countless civilizations have created images and myths using groups of stars. We will explore constellations, their myths, how they change with the seasons and how they hav... more
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| The Scientific Method
| The Scientific Method
The scientific method is a world-wide process that scientists (and everyone else even though they may not realize it) use to solve problems.
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| The Silk Road
| World Civilizations, Standard 2 Objective 3, and Standard 3 Objective 1. The Silk Road was the first mechanism for world trade. Not only were there goods traded along the road but also ideas and aspec... more
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| The Solar System
| These websites will help 3rd graders learn more about the solar system. There are fun games and activities that will allow them to explore and understand all about the nine planets in our solar system... more
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| The Trail of Tears
| Students will trace the development and expansion of the US while studying the Trail of Tears. They will look at he political factors and analyze the impact the Indian Removal Act had upon a society. ... more
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| The Underground Railroad
| Grade 5 Social Studies Standard 7 Objective 1
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| The Water Cycle and Precipitation
| As you study the water cycle, these websites will help you understand the parts of the water cycle as well as the types of precipitation we are studying in class.
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| Times Tables
| Click on the links to find games for practicing times tables. Choose at least one activity each day.
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| Tolerance Hot List
| Access the following biographies by clicking on the name.
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| Toothpick Bridge
| Building a toothpick bridge is a good way to learn about vectors; stress, strain, and load problems; structural tension, compression and torsion; geometric stability and truss design; modeling techniq... more
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| Tornadoes
| TornadoesTornadoes are powerful and frightening. They cause loss of life and millions of dollars of damage
each year in the United States. If you are worried about those flying cows in the movie Twis... more
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| Transformation
| This activity will help students understand transformations, including translations, reflections, and rotations.
Grades 8-10
Geometry
Standard 3 Objective 3.2.4 Perform and analyze transformati... more
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| Transformations
| Geometry
Grades: 8-10
Standard 3 Objective 3.2.4 Perform and analyze transformations (translations, rotations, reflections) using coordinate geometry.
This activity will help students understan... more
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| Tundra
| Tundra
The tundra is the largest continuous tract of wilderness and
wildlife habitat remaining in the northern hemisphere. It forms a
huge ring around the top of the world. And it is an extremely ... more
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| Tundra Hotlist
| Tundra Hotlist
Describe the tundra in 10 words or less
..........
Spring in June and winter in
September. (That's 7
words).
There are two types of tundra in the world -
arctic tundra an... more
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| Turkeys
| Turkeys
You've probably heard the story
that Benjamin Franklin did not want the bald eagle to be our national
symbol -- he wanted America's symbol to be the turkey! Is this story
true? What is tha... more
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| U.S. Government Hotlist
| U.S. Government HotlistFrancis Scott Key wrote the poem The Star Spangled Banner
on September 13, 1814. It was originally entitled Defence of Fort
M'Henry. Soon after, it was set to music. It became... more
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| United States Flag
| United States Flag
How did the United States flag get the nickname of Old Glory? Who
thought up the idea of stars and stripes? What role did Francis
Hopkinson play in the development of the U.S. f... more
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| Utah - Our Pretty, Great State
| Utah - Our Pretty, Great State
Texas has an official dish (chile), an official pepper (jalapeño & chiltepin), an official fabric/fiber (cotton), an official reptile (Texas horned lizard), an offi... more
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| Utah Counties
| Our state is made up of 29 counties. Each of those counties has a unique history.
Each student will research a specific county to become an expert.
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| Utah County Resources
| Utah County Resources
You have been assigned a Utah county and are required to learn as much as you can and report to the class. Why not have a little fun? Instead of creating a boring, tra... more
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| Utah Immigration
| The following sites are about Utah Immigration. Use the following sites to learn more about the Cultural Groups that came to Utah in the 1800's.
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| Utah Wetlands
| You are on a discovery about Utah's wetlands. You will discover where some of Utah's wetlands are and what are some animals that inhabit them.
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| Utah's Botanical Garden and Arboretum
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The Red Butte Garden -- Your source for gardening in Utah, brings high quality "Teachers Workshops" designed to help teachers meet core requierements. This hotlist of links will allows you to ex... more
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| Utah's Indigenous Tribes
| Within the state of Utah, there are five American Indian tribes. Here are websites that can help answer your questions about what these Indeginous tribes have contributed to our great state!
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| VOLCANOES!
| For thousands of years, volcanoes have been a source of fear and awe for people all around the world. They are powerful, unpredictable, and can be the cause of destruction. So what exactly is a volcan... more
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| Vernacular Architecture
| Vernacular architecture refers to structures built of local
materials in a functional style devised to meet the needs of common
people in their time and place. It is sometimes called folk
architect... more
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| Video and Audio Sites
| This hotlist contains Web sites with videos that are useful for education. Please be sure to look for copyright information on each page, prior to downloading and using a resource. In most cases, st... more
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| Vincent Van Gogh
| Thanks to Vincent Van Gogh's many letters to his younger brother,
Theo, much is known about the inner turmoil of this most famous of
Post-Impressionist artists. "My brush goes between my fingers as ... more
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| Viva Utah!
| Viva Utah
This activity will help students identify and describe the land areas and physical features of Utah.
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| Volcanoes
| Volcanoes
Learn about different types of volcanoes, currently erupting volcanoes and whether or not experts can predict volcanoes
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| Washington County
| Learn about the interesting "Dixie" county of Utah - Washington County! For this assignment, you will need paper, pencil, and this computer! Click on the links (blue lines) below and answer the foll... more
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| Water Activities
| Students learn about various aspects of watershed uses in the city, on a farm, in a neighborhood etc. Students will answer questions as they take an interactive journey through the different places.
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| Water Cycle Hotlist
| Water moves between the earth's surface and the atmosphere in a
repeated pattern. This is called the water cycle or hydrologic cycle.
The water cycle can also be thought of as the circulation and
c... more
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| Weather Center
| Technology
Core Curriculum: 2000-02 Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities. (1, 3)
What to Do: Read the questions. Go to websi... more
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| Weather Hotlist
| Weather Hotlist
Weather is
the atmospheric conditions experienced at a particular place or time.
Climate is the average weather conditions in a particular region over
a period of years.
Weat... more
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| Weather and The Seasons
| Here are some fun websites about weather for you to look at. Have fun and be ready to answer some questions about them.
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| WebQuests
| WebQuests
Looking for some WebQuests to use in your classroom? Here is a great list of resources collected by Denise Warren, a fine educator at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind.
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| Wetland Hotlist
| Wetland Hotlist
"Wetlands can be very large or very small and those along
coastlines are just a few examples of types of the wetlands. Along
with the freshwater, intermediate, brackish, and salt m... more
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| What About Cells?
| This activity will give you a good understanding about cells, what they are made up of and how they work.
In your group you will have to designate an architect/designer for the school that func... more
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| What About This Weather!
| By visiting these sites, you can learn about how meteorologists predict weather and what they mean when they talk about fronts. Be sure to read the introduction and questions before you start to look... more
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| Why Leaves Change Color Hotlist
| What are the factors that change leaves from summer green to
autumn red, gold, and orange?
The following sites are a list of internet-based resources that
help explain why leaves change color in... more
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| Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
| Mozart was a musical prodigy. He performed and composed music at a
very early age. During his short life, he was often referred to as
rude, immature, and irresponsible. But he was certainly a musica... more
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| World Civilization and Geography
| Web resources for World Civilization and Geography teachers.
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| World Currency: You Deserve a Break Today!
| World Currency You Deserve a Break Today!
You pulled that tab off your large
Mountain Dew cup at McDonalds, and--WOW!!--you're an instant winner!
You have won a trip around the world!
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| World War II
| World War II
This web site features a multitude of resources on the web for information on World War II, including primary source documents and maps.
This site is intended for US and World History... more
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