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A-Okay

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners distinguish between short and long vowel /a/ sounds. They are introduced to the vowel-consonant-e pattern that changes short vowel sounds into long vowel sounds. Then they practice identifying words with the...
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Introduction to Korea

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the culture of Korea. In this Korean culture lesson plan, students examine visual and textual works regarding Korea. Students also examine dance, architecture, and food of the country.
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Make Your Own Samurai Sword

For Teachers K - 4th
When you click on this resource, it will seem to be lacking; however, you'll soon realize it is an idea with potential. Included are visual instructions for creating a Samurai sword. Why? Because, the Samurai sword could be used in...
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Cloud Watcher

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners predict weather by watching the clouds, and identify different types of clouds.
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Lesson #25

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use their knowledge of verbs to write poems about the wind.
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Introduction to Oceans

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete a variety of activities in preparation for a unit on oceans. They discuss their own proximity to the ocean, identify and name the oceans on a globe, and in small groups identify facts about a selected ocean. Students...
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A VIEW FROM THE TOP

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore the idea of aerial photography through the story of Amelia the Pigeon. They view an actual aerial photograph of their school or home, and then write a story describing what Amelia would see if she flew over their school...
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International Festival: Greece

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students celebrate the culture of Greece. In this multicultural lesson, students participate in several activities which examine the culture of Greece. Students study the Greek alphabet, identify the country on a world map, and make...
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A Hungry Cat Searches

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to story Panther: Shadow of the Swamp, and examine how loss of habitat impacts panthers in the Everglades; students alphabetize names of plants and animals found in the Everglades by initial and second letter.
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Where are the Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students construct their own diorama based on the life of a dinosaur. In this dinosaur lesson, students create models of dinosaurs and dinosaurs' eggs to explore the life cycle of this extinct species.
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Memories from the National Sites

For Teachers K - 1st
Students write a virtual postcard. In this logo lesson students are introduced to the concept of postcard writing. Students research the national sites and states highlighted on quarters for that year. Students take a virtual trip to the...
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See how They Grow: Butterfly

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students view butterflies and participate in a butterfly activity to learn needed vocabulary. In this butterfly life cycle instructional activity, students access prior knowledge of butterflies.  Students listen to a butterfly life...
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American Civilization

For Teachers 1st
First graders become familiar with Mayan culture, Aztec civilization and the Inca Empire.
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Woodland Animals and Their Habitat

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the natural environment through a video and nature sounds tape. They keep journal's of the unit's activities and vocabulary terms. They play a web of interdependence game and compose a list of forest animals and write...
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Math-Measurement

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine measurement. In this measurement lesson, 1st graders practice using nonstandard units to help in measuring objects. Students listen to How Big is a Foot and complete an activity using unifix cubes to measure line...
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Cinderella Project

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners compare and contrast the stories of "Cinderella" and "Little Gold Star." Students discuss the magic helper in both stories. Learners become the magic helper by bestowing random acts of kindness on others. Students receive stars...
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Healthy Heart

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars explore how the heart works, examine pictures of a troubled heart, and discuss how to keep the heart healthy.
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"Ssss...Goes Sammy the Slithering Snake"

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice recognizing the phonemes/grapheme's in /s/ sounds in words. They also practice viewing the representation of the letter symbol s and the picture of Sammy the Snake. The tongue twister "Sammy the sneaky snake slithered...
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Under the Umbrella

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of activities related to the short /u/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, then trace and write the letter U. Students then listen to a list of words and identify the words containing the short...
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Digital Cloud Riddle Book

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine clouds. In this technology skill activity, students identify different cloud types, observe and photograph clouds in nature, and print and write a riddle about the objects they see in the clouds.
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We're Going on an Animal Safari!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students take viewers on an animal safari. In this technology lesson, students research animals one would see on an African safari. Students collaborate to create a storyboard and use Flip Video Cameras to create a virtual safari. The...
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An Inside Look at Apples

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine and identify parts of an apple.  In this biology lesson, 1st graders cut an apple in half and locate all the parts, use the apple halves as stamps, and create a bar graph displaying which apple types the...
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Jr. Chef Club Super Snacks Lesson 6

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore healthy snacks. In this nutrition and cooking lesson, students observe and identify food groups on USDA's MyPyramid food guide. Students discuss how fiber helps our digestive system and follow a recipe using yeast to...
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Big Cat Locations

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore different environments while studying the habitats of big cats.  In this big cats lesson, 1st graders draw pictures of their favorite cats, learn about the areas where cats live, design a zoo habitat and make a...

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