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I'm Thankful For...
First graders engage in a lesson that demonstrates the character trait of thankfulness. The teacher enthusiastically shares something to be thankful for with the class. Then they spend the time to draw an idea of something to be thankful...
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Mapping Districts
Learners use maps to learn about the U.S. Census. In this 2010 Census lesson plan, students visualize census data on maps, use map keys to read population maps, and explore the concept of population density.
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Mapping Counties
Students practice reading a map. In this mapping lesson, students illustrate a map and compare and contrast the counties based on their population. Students also explore what a census is and read census data on a map. A student...
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Dance: Cultural Dance Festival
Students participate in a folk dance presentation. In this multi-cultural lesson, students and their families work together to learn and perform folk dances at a school sponsored festival. The teacher acts as facilitator, working with...
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United States Map- State Capitals
Students explore the state capitals. In this geography lesson, students use a political map to identify the state capitals and place post-it notes on various capitals.
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United States Map- Continent, Country, State
Students identify their continent, country, and state on a globe. In this geography activity, students use a globe to identify the seven continents, the United States, and the state which they live in. Students define key terms.
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Using Four Main Directions in the Classroom
Pupils identify the four cardinal directions. In this map skills geography lesson, students use a magnetic compass to label the four directions in the classroom. Pupils use the four directions to locate objects in the classroom.
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United States Map- Rivers
Students identify major rivers on a map of the United States. In this geography lesson, students discuss what a river is and use a map marker to identify the symbol of a river on a map.
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United States Map- Land Elevation
Young scholars explore a physical map. In this map skills lesson, students discuss examples of elevation and investigate the symbols used to identify elevation on a map. Young scholars use the map to identify various land elevations.
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World Map and Globe- Introduction to Symbols
Students investigate picture symbols. For this symbols lesson, students define symbols and discuss symbols that they see in everyday life. Students identify symbols on maps by using post-it notes.
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Simple Route Map
Students demonstrate how to locate features on a Landscape Picture Map. In this map skills lesson, students locate and circle places where they would go to mail a letter, return a library book, or play a baseball game.
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Types of Transportation
Pupils identify and describe various modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson, students discuss the types of transportation shown in the Landscape Picture and discuss the purpose of that vehicle. Pupils locate examples of...
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Needs and Wants
Young scholars examine the difference between needs and wants. In this consumption lesson plan, students illustrate their needs and wants and discuss their own reasons for buying things. They also discuss the connection between their...
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Sharing Beauty Through Song
Students perform a song for their school community. In this music lesson, students sing the philanthropic song See Me Beautiful by Red Grammar and reflect upon the lyrics. Students perform the song for their school community.
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We Have Rights
Students investigate the concept of having rights as citizens. In this citizenship lesson plan, students examine the rights that are given to citizens of the United States in the Bill of Rights. They draw pictures of eight of their...
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Making the World a More Beautiful Place
Students discover how they can contribute in a positive manner in their community. In this service learning instructional activity, students experience literature through the lens of responsible citizenship.
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