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Self-esteem Activity

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students create lists of positive and negative feelings and have discussions on the power of positive thinking. For this feelings lesson plan, students dissect situations where others are being negative.
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I Have to Change!? The Role of the Adolescent in the Family

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the changes occuring during adolescents using children's literature. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the various roles they play in their family. In groups, they use excerpts of plays from Shakespeare to...
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First Day of GT

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss feelings about being teased about being a gifted student. For this feelings lesson plan, students then toss balls to each other and give responses based on questions asked.
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Using Picture Mapping to Improve Student Comprehension

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students draw pictoral representations of a reading selection they read in order to recall information. For this picture mapping lesson plan, students use pictures to comprehend what they read and sequence the pictures as well.
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Integrated Vocabulary, Creative Writing and Listening Exercise

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn vocabulary words. In this reading and vocabulary instructional activity, students write a word, listen for it in a story and write down what they think it means.
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!: Manners Discussion

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students have a class discussion about appropriate behaviors and manners.  In this manner lesson, students read the book entitled Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and discuss the events within the book.  Students recognize the manners...
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William Lanson: New Haven's African King

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the misrepresentations of African Americans in the United States. In groups, they examine the life and accomplishments of William Lanson and the importance of extending the Long Wharf. Together, they pretend they lived...
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The Witch of Goingsnake

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students complete literary analysis and writing activities using The Witch of Goingsnake. In this literary analysis instructional activity, students interpret a proverb, read poems, complete a quaker reading, and complete research for...
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The Witch of Goingsnake

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students interpret a proverb and read examples of oral histories.  In this The Witch of Goingsnake lesson, students read two samples of oral history and discuss quotations from each.  Students read "Calf Roper's Bandit Car" and interpret...
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The Witch of Goingsnake

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students write an essay comparing and contrasting Frank Parris and George Ballad. In this The Witch of Goingsnake lesson, students brainstorm vocabulary used to show comparison and create a model thesis statement. Students write their...
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"In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners read the poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. In this poetry lesson plan, students read the poem on an overhead transparency and discuss what actions can be used to illustrate it. Learners come up with their own movements...
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Pinwheel Modern Art Styles

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars explore artistic design by creating pin wheel models in class. In this modern art lesson plan, students examine historic art work of Van Gogh, O'Keeffe and Mondrian before emulating their work on construction paper. Young...
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Voices from the Holocaust: A Message of Hope

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop a sense of historical empathy as they discuss The Holocaust and roll play activities designed to highlight prejudice in today's society.  In this Holocaust history and The Diary of Anne Frank lesson, students...
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The Role of The Family

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers talk about the importance and roles of family.  For this family lesson, students define family, identify functions of the family, discuss the importance of family, and brainstorm ways they can contribute to their families.
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During Reading Strategies (Prediction, Self-Question, and Correct)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils practice their reading skills. For this reading fluency and comprehension lesson, students read instructor-selected passages and use metacognitive skills to predict, self-question, and correct.
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Multicultural Fairy Tales -- The Stuff of Magic

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the characteristics of fairy tales. After being read some examples, they write their own fairy tale based on their adventures on a magic carpet ride after making a chart to organize their thoughts. To...
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Communicating With Health Professionals

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students role play a visit to the doctor's office to practice communicating their symptoms to a health professional. They view an internet example of a patient discussing a medical issue with a doctor and then pair up to share...
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Create a Computer Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will create their own story and read it aloud. In this literacy/technology instructional activity, 2nd graders use computer software to create their own story, which is read back to them while they write it. Afterward, the...
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Diplomacy, Humor Take New NHTSA Chief Far

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore traffic safety. In this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Diplomacy, Humor Take New NHTSA Chief Far," respond to discussion questions regarding the...
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Put Me in My Place: Using Alphanumeric Grids to Locate Places

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils practice locating points on a large wall grid and create and label a neighborhood map. In this geography lesson plan, students spell and discuss places as the teacher places them on the map. They discuss the concept of an...
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John Lennon’s Imagine and the Vietnam War in the 1970’s

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the song Imagine. In this Vietnam era lesson plan, students listen to and analyze the intention and meaning of Lennon's song "Imagine." They discuss what they think Lennon meant and how the song interplays with their own...
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Sports Helmets and Impact Testing of Polymers

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine the importance of good quality safety gear. In this investigative lesson, students will tests various polymers, collect data, and analyze the data to determine which polymer is best for safety helmets. They will design a...
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A Personal Narrative on the Immigration Experience

For Teachers 9th - 11th
The learners create a personal narrative on their experiences with immigration. In this lesson, students are asked to read and understand examples of narrative writing as well as evaluate lyrics from Ben Folds Five to determine elements...
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Turn of the Century Immigration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the immigration wave that hit the United States in 19th century. In this immigration lesson, students examine primary and secondary sources to determine what the immigration experience was like for new citizens. Students...