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Cloud Watcher

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students predict weather by watching the clouds, and identify different types of clouds.
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Young scholars practice their reading comprehension while investigating vegetables.  In this children's literature lesson, students are read The Tale of Peter Rabbit in class and analyze the concept and themes.  Young scholars...
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Poppin Popcorn

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars use their senses to write descriptive sentences. In this descriptive writing lesson, students discuss their senses. Young scholars are asked to look at and feel unpopped corn kernels. Students then write descriptions of...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Magic School Bus

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students read The Magic School Bus Gets Baked In A Cake: A Book About Kitchen Chemistry by Joanna Cole. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of kitchen chemistry. Included are reading, art, math,...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-The Very Hungry Caterpillar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of caterpillars. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Parachutes: What Affects a Parachute

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a simple paper parachute. For this parachute design lesson, students examine the effects of the wind and make napkin parachutes.  
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-You Cheat!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book, You Cheat! by Jamie Gilson. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding sibling relationships and other concepts included in the book. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing,...
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I Think I Forgot Something!

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars examine human health by reading a children's book in class. In this breakfast lesson plan, students identify the importance of starting the day with a good, nutritious meal. Young scholars read the book I Think I Forgot...
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The Little House

For Teachers 1st
First graders read the story "The Little House" and discuss changing patterns and then create a seasonal mandala using a paper plate and crayons.
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News to the Core Reported by Very Special Students

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create news articles that help them build their knowledge, skills, and academic confidence. In this special education lesson, students use previous knowledge to write a newsletter and demonstrate their understanding of various...
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Publishing an Alphabet Book

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research, write and publish an A,B,C book based on research of their own.
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Heathly Foods Makes Heathly Body

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine and identify foods on the food pyramid. They catergorize food and place them on the correct level. They discover why they should eat foods in moderation.
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Bug Hunt

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students strengthen observational skills by searching for insects in their home and classroom. In this observation activity, students use magnifying glasses to classify what kinds of bugs were found. Students then create a bar graph to...
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Who Takes Care of the Maya Forest Corridor?

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the animals in the Maya Forest Reserve. In this conservation lesson plan, 1st graders create a graph to compare the environment of animals to their own. They design a 3D model of these two environments.
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Seashell Homes

For Teachers K - 4th
Pupils listen to a story about seashells. They discuss shelled animals. Learners describe the function of seashell. Pupils relate the function of a seashell to their own dwelling. They differentiate between shelled animals that make...
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Color Poems

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Pupils listen as the teacher reads several poems from the book "Hailstones and Halibut Bones," "My Many Colored Days," and a teacher created poem. Students choose a color and share some brainstorming ideas with the class. They write a...
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Maskmaking

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine masks from various cultures focusing on the Native Americans. Using the internet, they research the purpose of the masks and various designs. They create their own mask showing their own culture and personality and...
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Piggie Pie!

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars explain about their experiences on the farm and draw pictures to show what they know. Students read the recipe for the piggie pie that Gritch was going to use. Young scholars estimate and then measure how many pigs it...
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Storytelling

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss how they know certain aspects about their families and customs. As a class, they discover that life changes over time and stories are only preserved if they are told. They read many different pieces of literature to...
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Community Words

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars participate in a community walk. In this communities lesson, students use a digital camera to take photos during a community walk. Young scholars take photos of store signs and street signs. Students design a poster with...
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Folk Tales Project

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners explore folk tales originating from other countries. They examine the countries language, culture, and values while reading their folk tales.
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New Year Celebrations Around the Globe

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils view art images of Norman Rockwell's family traditions and celebrations. They search the internet for information, and complete reflective and creative writing and sketch assignments. Students recognize and name emotions shown in...
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Body Language

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the three main parts of a plant. In this plant parts lesson, 1st graders explore vocabulary for the topic and read a story about plant parts. Students view a PowerPoint and take a quiz for the topic....
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Climb a Mountain, Raft a River on Your Own Land

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to the characteristics of a map. As a class, they discuss the uses of public lands in their community and develop symbols for each feature. They use the symbols to create a map showing the recreational uses of...