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What else is home to you?
Third graders study homes. In this lesson on homes, 3rd graders write a two paragraph essay on another place they feel could be home.
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Plan a Park
Students think about designing and, perhaps, creating their own public park or space. It helps students think about community needs, park design, and civic activism.
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Playing at the Park
In this park coloring worksheet, learners draw a picture of themselves playing at the park with friends in the space provided. They then color the picture.
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Kids Spring Playtime
Students enjoy going outside. In this performing arts lesson, students blow bubbles or fly a kite enjoying the outdoors.
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Places in My Community - Parks, Library, Hospital, School
Students exhibit their knowledge of community. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify areas of their neighborhood and local community by recognizing pictures of various locations, including parks, libraries, hospitals,...
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Yellowstone Park Puzzle
In this Yellowstone Park puzzle, students identify sites, scenes, and animals found in the park. A list of 18 words are given for students to locate.
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The Lorax and Forest Park
Students read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss and identify situations where there is a risk to the community. During a class discussion, students predict types of liter they will find in a park. Students take a field trip to the park to collect...
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Author Study: Barbara Park
Students examine the life and books of author Barbara Park. They read her interviews and examine her Junie B. Jones series.
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Hagerman GIS Questions
Pupils examine maps and pictures to identify specific geographic information. In addition, they explore data tables and GIS data to identify fossil beds and vegetation. Students explore the correlations between soil type, vegetation,...
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People and Parks in the U.S.A.
Fifth graders explore the National Parks in the United States. After locating specified states, 5th graders predict which states have the most National Parks. Given the population of each state, students determine the average acre per...