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Critical thinking in science: This unit of inquiry-based lessons teaches eighth-grade students to utilize and develop critical thinking skills. Students will create testable questions; design and perform experiments; collect, organize, and analyze data; and use these results to decide on the next step in the scientific process.; Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

Good medicine: Students will examine changes in technology, medicine, and health that took place in North Carolina between 1870 and 1930 and construct products and ideas which demonstrate understanding of how these changes impacted people living in North Carolina at that time. To achieve these goals, students will employ the eight intelligences of Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences Theory.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies); By Leslie Ramsey.

Resources on the web

California Learning Resource Network: Reviews of electronic learning resources such as software, video, and Internet resources. By the California Department of Education. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: California Department of Education

The Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education: A New Jersey-based organization whose mission is to provide "real world" resources for classroom education in engineering and science. Professional Development opportunities in New Jersey available. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Stevens Institute of Technology

Challenger Center for Space Science Exploration: Founded by the families of the Challenger astronauts, these centers seek to foster science education and a life long passion for learning through programs, virtual tours, and labs. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

Cool Planet for Teachers: This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: OxFam

K-12 Statistics Page: Innovative, standards-based, technology-intensive mathematics and science instruction at the K-16 levels. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Office for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Kenan Fellows Program: A two year program designed to promote teacher leadership and advance K-12 science, technology and mathematics education in North Carolina. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: North Carolina State University Kenan Institute

Learning Network: New York Times On The Web: The New York Times On The Web's Learning Network offers daily lesson plans, education news, and current events quizzes and daily news summaries for students. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: New York Times

Microsoft Educational Resources: Information and resources for educators from Kindergarten through 12th Grade. Electronic resources include access to education competencies, lesson plans, and a monthly e-newsletter. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

NASA's Quest Project: NasaQuest includes chat and webcast sessions to put students in touch with the current efforts in space science. NASA Quest is an excellent site for teachers and media specialists working to integrate information and technology skills into their curriculum.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NASA

Science Netlinks: This site provides free K-12 science resources including lesson plans, interactives and links to other resources. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

TeachEngineering: This site provides inquiry-based lessons and activities which integrate applied science and math content within an engineering context which students will find relevant to their lives. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

Thinkfinity- Internet Content for the Classroom: Thinkfinity.org is the cornerstone of Verizon Foundation's literacy, education and technology initiatives. It provides high-quality content and extensive professional development training for students, parents, educators and after-school coordinators. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Verizon Foundation

Thirteen Ed Online: A free service which provides Internet integration lessons, video lessons, selected sites, free tutorials, and other great professional resources. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Thirteen/WNET New York - PBS

Utah Education Network: Educational resources from the state of Utah which include lesson plans, assessment tools, activities, student interactives, and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan