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Junior High Lesson Index
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Grade
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Subject
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Title
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Description
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7-8
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Math
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Students
will be able to only use four 4's to create a formula that they will
be placing in a spreadsheet. They can use the number 24 and 44. The
answers will start at the number 1 and end at 20.
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7-8
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Math
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Students
will learn that similar triangles have same angle measures.
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7-9
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Reading/Writing
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Students
read a short story and then map out the elements of a short story using
"Inspiration" software.
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7-8
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Reading/Writing
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Students research an Accelerated Reader author and write a two page report telling what they have learned about the author. | |
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7-8
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Reading/Writing
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Historical Fiction - Based on facts or purely fiction? | After reading an Accelerated Reader historical fiction book, Students will research the actual historical time period portrayed in the book. Then they will create a HyperStudio presentation relating the actual historical setting to actual history. |
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7-8
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Language
Arts
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Students
research career information and write out index cards. Students will be
introduced to software Inspiration to develop their oral presentation
skills. |
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7-8
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Business |
Students
will use e-mail to develop appropriate e-mail skills. This activity
will also reinforce good letter-writing and grammar skills.
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7-8
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Literature
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This
assignment asks you to write the outline of a literary essay which relates
a famous quotation to one of the themes from To Kill A Mockingbird.
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7-8
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Science
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Students
will work individually or in groups to research and create a database
about planets. They will then share the information with the class.
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7-8
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History
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Students
will research information on the Internet about past presidents. The
student will generate a report addressing the issue of accuracy of electronic
information sources.
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7-9
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World
Geography Language Arts
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Students
create a travel brochure and a 7-day itinerary by selecting a country
of their choice.
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9-12
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Geometry
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Students
will learn that similar triangles have same angle measures.
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9-12
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Business
Communications
English Principles of Marketing |
Teacher
will prepare and present a multimedia presentation on writing a Letter
of Application. Students will use the Internet and other sources to
view sample application letters. After researching application letter
styles, students will prepare a letter of application.
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9-12
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Business
Communications
English Principles of Marketing |
Teacher
will prepare and present a multimedia presentation on Resumé
writing. Students will use the internet and other sources to view sample
resumé. Students will prepare a personal resumé.
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9-12
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World
History
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Students
will describe and assess the circumstances surrounding a major historical
event from the ancient world by using the Internet and other resources
to research its location, people, and repercussions; and write a newsletter.
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9-12
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Art
Music |
Students
create original works of art or music and upload them to the Internet.
Students will work individually or in a group. Then they will collaborate
with others to interpret, analyze, or alter the work.
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9-12
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Computer
Technology
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Students
will create a data base of addresses and a form letter, and merge that
information into a letter.
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