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Political/ Social Statements- Relief Printmaking with Styrofoam Insulation
Students create relief prints using Styrofoam insulation which make a political or social statement about today's society.
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American Idols
Young scholars design a biographical web for a famous American figure. They identify key research questions and organize information as a prewriting strategy. This can be done individually or as a class, depending on your needs and...
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Prehistory Web Quest
Sixth graders identify how geography and climate determine the lives of early hominids, the characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies, how animals affected the lives of early hominids, and how hominids overcame their physical...
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Another Trip to the Nurse's Office
Students consider the role of the nurse at their school. Using Internet resources and archived articles, they gather information regarding relevant health topics. Students use their information to create pamphlets on health topics...
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Recognizing Similies: Fast as a Whip
Learners review what they have already learned about similies and begin to engage with similies on a deeper and more abstract level as they create their own.
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A Magic Flower of Wishes
Students discuss which values are most important to them and their families. They read poetry and fairy tales to find a story that has the same value they find most important. They create a presentation and share it with the class.
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Risk Behavior
Students explore information about HIV and how the possible contractions of the disease can control their lives. The Far reaching consequences of risk behavior are discussed.
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Making Plans
Third graders recognize that adults often make plans. They realize that plans help you get organized and help you do tasks. They also understand that asking questions and making decisions help us make plans.
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Focused Learning Lesson: World Geography
Students examine the impact that humans have had on the environment and the difficulties the environment can cause. They also examine major physical changes as a result of human action or natural causes.
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Jints and Hannah
Students examine the relationship between slave owners and slaves. After viewing a photograph with her owner, students discuss the action of the photo and what it may or may not signify about their relationship. They read various...
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Lesson Plans for the Novel "Jurassic Park"
Students read the book, Jurassic Park, then answer questions.
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TV Without the Television
Students consider their own understanding of advertising on the Internet and examine the latest form of advertising online to create "How it Works" posters for a variety of Internet technologies. They reflect on how these technologies...