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Patriotic Symbols
Students identify patriotic symbols. In this United States history lesson, students view photos of various symbols, such as The Statue of Liberty and draw the symbols onto white construction paper. Students decorate their illustrations...
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Community Helpers
Students brainstorm jobs that are a part of their community and decide whether or not the jobs are "for profit" or "not-for-profit." They draw a person doing his/her job and include the correct uniform, tools, etc. that the person would...
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I Pledge to the Allegiance
First graders are introduced to the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance. With a handout, they read through the Allegiance and define the key words as they go. To end the lesson, they try to state it from memory and draw a flag to end...
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Rolling in Dough
Students demonstrate how to work cooperatively in groups. In this philanthropy lesson, students work cooperatively to create play dough and are rewarded time to play with the play dough cooperatively.
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Proud Pilgrim Hats
Students research authentic information about the clothing worn by urban European immigrants who came to live in the Wampanoag village of Patuxet (now Plymouth, Massachusetts) in 1620. They recognize the types of hats worn by men and...
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Christmas Words - Worksheet
Pupils discover that the words in the given list are out of order and they need to unscramble the letters to form words that relate to Christmas. They then work on the worksheet independently.
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Eleanor Everywhere
Learners explore the life of Eleanor Roosevelt. They read books about the first lady. Students examine the good qualities about Eleanor Roosevelt. They draw pictures of Mrs. Roosevelt and her activities.
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World Map PDF
In this social studies activity, 1st graders practice creating the letter "J". They use the example in the lesson plan in order to draw the letters correctly.
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CyberHunt: Ancient China
Students participate in various web based activities about ancient China in order to discover the accomplishments of this extraordinary culture. In this history lesson, students explore the Chinese paper making recipes, and the special...
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Pictures Are Worth A Thousand Words
First graders write simple sentences based on historical figures they find in pictures. In this simple sentences lesson plan, 1st graders search for pictures in Microsoft Word and write simple sentences about them. These pictures and...
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United States Map - Lesson 9
Students explore the concept of cardinal directions. In this geography lesson, students identify the compass rose on a large U. S. map and then discuss the cardinal directions.
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Where People Live- Neighborhoods
Pupils use a map. In this neighborhood lesson, students describe a neighborhood, emphasizing the common characteristics between all neighborhoods. Pupils locate a neighborhood on a landscape picture map and discuss.
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Working with Elders
Students identify the need to help the elders within their community. In this community service lesson, students discuss the importance of family and what families do for each other. Students then volunteer their time to help...
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Inspiring Change At Home and At School
Students explore energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. They conduct a home energy audit, a transportation campaign, and an investigation in the school. Students develop a plan to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
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Where's the Boss? -- A Scripted Play About the Iditarod
Pupils utilize a Reader's Theater script and accompanying lesson plan to learn about the Iditarod race that takes place in Alaska. During the process, they also learn about teamwork and working together.
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This Just in! Nile Network News Update
Have your young reporters research contributions of the ancient Egyptians, draft scripts, and broadcast their stories live on the Nile Network News. Depending on class size and age, topics may be brainstormed or assigned. The detailed...
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Asian America: Heritage Experience
Learners of all ages read and discuss books about Asian America. In this Asian-America lesson plan, different books for every age group are listed and various teaching strategies are suggested. Great tips cover virtually every grade level!
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Cultivating Caring - Filling Buckets of Caring Carrots
Students practice compassion. In this character education lesson, student read Have You Filled a Bucket Today? by Carol McCloud. Students discuss the book as well as ways to demonstrate they care for one another. Students fill buckets...
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Spirit of Enquiry
The lesson includes guided questions to help students to think about their own behavior and purpose in life. They do this through a quiet time of reflection that can include the writing of ideas. Then students act out a play to...
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Right Conduct
Students investigate the concept of helping others and cultivating this as a character trait. They play a game as part of the introduction to the instructional activity. The instructional activity uses a quiet time that has students...
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"KIDS CREATE COMMUNITIES"
Students brainstorm the idea of a community and make a list of the attributes that are common. They create an ideal community and discuss its qualities in small groups. Each group puts together a presentation of a community for the whole...
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Unity In Diversity
Young scholars discuss the meaning of diversity in the world. They practice how to act around others and appreciate the different types of people that exist. The lesson includes a section of vocabulary and the reading of a story to...
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The Banking Mouse
First graders learn about another culture and its language. In this Spanish lesson, 1st graders listen to a Cuban folktale. Students identify the Spanish words. Students reread the story independently. Students listen to a...
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Rice is Nice
First graders explore Japanese foods through fairy tales, fiction and nonfiction books, cooking meals and eating with chopsticks. After all of the creative ideas have been utilized, the class holds a tea party for parents in the classroom.
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