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Making Corn-Husk Dolls

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create corn husk dolls. In this pioneers lesson, 2nd graders use corn husks, thread, scissors and simple cloth to create corn husk dolls. They discuss how the pioneer children used these toys, this discussion is intended...
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Sink or Float

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore water properties by conducting a class experiment. In this buoyancy lesson, students make predictions as to whether or not specific objects will sink or float in water. Students conduct the experiment and record their...
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Global Health: Hunger and Food Around the Globe

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss hunger around the world and come up with a service project. In this global hunger activity, students define vocabulary words and discuss service projects. Students derive a plan, carry it out, and reflect on the process...
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Zoo Welcomes Baby Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students engage in activities to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. In these animal lessons, students use vocabulary and comprehension skills to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. They also watch video...
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This is Rosa Parks

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students observe the difference that one person can make. In this Civil Rights Movement lesson, students discuss the concepts of segregation and boycotting. They compare and contrast two African American women who were pivotal to the...
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The Whole World in Our Hands

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover the concept of "tikkun olam," or "repairing the world." In this service learning lesson, students identify skills that they possess which may be used to help those in need.
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Healthy Food Makes Healthy Body

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the food pyramid. In this healthy eating instructional activity, students participate in a variety of center activities where they explore the food pyramid and the importance of making healthy food choices. Students...
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Opening our hearts and hands to others

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students study the act of charity in Judaism. In this charity lesson plan, students read about the act of giving in the Jewish culture called tzedakah, and give gifts to others.
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Kansas Clues

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the Kansas state quarter and the Buffalo nickel and look for clue to help them identify why the bison was so important to the Native American. They perform "freeze frames" depicting Native American use of the bison.
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Decision-Making Tool

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students work together to decide where their donated money should go. They list the possible choices and evaluate what is most important to them. They must have a consensus before the money is donated.
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Catch as Catch Can

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate insects. In this insect analysis lesson, students catch insects using nets they make. They identify the insects they catch and create a chart to show the numbers and varieties. This lesson includes a vocabulary list...
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Reading for Pennies: Penny Drive

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate what philanthropy is. In this service learning lesson, students examine reasons that people donate money to causes and implement their own fund-raising drive based on their reading goals.
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Hunger and Homelessness

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners graph and then reflect on how they would feel if they didn't have a snack when they were hungry. In this hunger and homelessness lesson, students listen to the story "Lucky Money" and act out parts of the story. Learners discuss...
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Our Daily Five

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the food pyramid through a class discussion, hands-on experience with food items, and a floor game that helps them to identify the food group involved. Lesson extensions include the use of play money, art, and dance.
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Ben Franklin Timeline

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Celebrate inventions such as lightning rods, bifocals, and stoves with a Ben Franklin Day. Young historians conduct research and write a paragraph about an accomplishment of Benjamin Franklin including an illustration or collage that...
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Service Auction

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students work together to raise money for a community service program by auctioning their services. They brainstorm a list of services that they can provide to parents and other members of the school community.
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Job Jar

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students choose a chore from the Job Jar. In this art lesson students select a folded piece of paper from the Job Jar. A monetary value is attached to the job as well. When the job is completed it is recorded on a chore chart.
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Through the Years

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read "The Hundred Penny Box" by Sharon Bell Mathis. They collect pennies and pictures for each year they have been alive. They use software and their scanned photographs to design an autobiography.
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The Flat Stanley Project

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read the book Flat Stanley. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students participate in earth-friendly activities based upon the book. This lesson includes ideas such as using recycled paper to make a "paper pal."
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Day eight: Participating in a community service project

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars participate in a community service project. In this ELL lesson, students complete a project while the teacher takes photos. The young scholars use these photos in a bulletin board. 
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It's About Time!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine concept of time, and explore difference between analog and digital clocks; students make art project to represent time and create a time-story problem and solution.
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Looking at Landforms-Based on the Washington Quarter Reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students use a Washington State Quarter to examine different landforms and discuss natural resources. After a class discussion on the items found on a Washington State quarter, students brainstorm a list of natural resources found in...
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Hanukkah

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Celebrate the traditions of Hanukkah with a festive party. After reading a short background passage about Hanukkah, learners design a Hanukkah party and dance to Hanukkah songs, taste latkes, create menorahs with marshmallows and...
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Tell Me a Story -- Consequences

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify different feelings. They develop a list of the types of consequences they face when doing a certain task. They discuss what they gained from the different events.

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