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Life Cycle of Hawaii's Honu

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students simulate the life cycle of Hawaii's Honu. In this Science lesson, students act out the life cycle of the Hawaiian sea turtle. Students determine and play the roles of prey and predator.
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Jane Goodall, Renowned Naturalist and Champion of Chimpanzees

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students study the life of Jane Goodall and how she made an impact studying chimpanzees.  In this endangered species lesson students write in their journals.
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Models of the Earth and Moon

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the earth's rotation and phases of the moon. In this planets lesson plan, students rotate and revolve around a light representing the sun. Students use movement and props to simulate what causes the phases of the moon as...
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Insects!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the diet of insects. In this "insects" biology lesson, students take a nature walk and collect various natural materials they think may be eaten by insects. Students sort and classify these materials into three diet...
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Relationship Between Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students are taught how to add and subtract and use number sense to solve basic math problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students are being taught using theories from different philosophers in education. They are given a...
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Changing Sounds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to sound. In this changing sounds lesson, students play instruments to help them hear volume and pitch.  Students use the interactive whiteboard to experiment how change can make sounds go higher or lower. 
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Sky 2: Shadows

For Teachers K - 2nd
pupils will explore making shadows and tracking the movement of an object over the course of a day to look for patterns. It is best to couple this shadow activity with reading the book, Bear Shadow, and making a map of Bear's...
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Community of caring Service Projects

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Young scholars identify needs within the community.  In this community service lesson, students look around their community for areas that are in need of service/assistance.  Young scholars contact the appropriate people and...
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The Impact

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students see what inventors have to think about when making an invention.  In this inventions lesson students examine Thomas Edison and the light bulb and the history of inventions. 
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Weather Awareness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate weather. In this weather lesson, 2nd graders discover how to read a temperature gauge, keep track of the weather, and find out how the weather affects their day. They work individually and in partners to make...
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Bells 'n' Scales

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars work together to arrange bells in order from low to high and play songs. They discuss differences in pitch and musical notation.
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Make a Peace Windsock

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Young scholars explore "peace." In this character development lesson, students define "peace" and discuss instances that reflect examples of peace. Young scholars create a windsock using symbols for peace. Directions for the windsock are...
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Building Literacy Through Character

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders connect reading to writing by making predictions, completing text to world connections, solving problems, and more. In this reading and writing lesson plan, 2nd graders draw conclusions after reading and write them down.
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Historical Fiction- Thanksgiving

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars write a story. In this historical fiction lesson, students research how Thanksgiving began. Young scholars write a fictional story where they are a main character of this time period.
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Where Are The Dinosaurs?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study what happened to the dinosaurs and possible causes of extinction.  In this investigative lesson students create dinosaur eggs. 
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Water and Ice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore water and ice. In this 3 states of matter lesson, students work with a partner to observe, illustrate, and describe the characteristics of an ice cube in a cup. The ice cube is observed again in 15 minutes and changes...
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Sky 2: Shadows

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore space science by participating in a shadow experiment. For this sky observation lesson, students identify how the sun creates different sized shadows by moving across the horizon. Students utilize yard sticks, markers,...
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Vanishing Coast: Erosion

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore the concept of erosion. In this erosion lesson, students discuss the effects of 2 classroom demonstrations that replicate coastal erosion.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 2, Lesson 7: Start At Square One

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine new shape possibilities by combining two and four triangles using manipulatives.
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Home Safety Tips

For Teachers K - 12th
Stay safe all year long with a list of safety tips for the home. With pointers about preventing burns, water safety, keeping medication away from children, and poison prevention, among others, the resource is valuable for anyone invested...
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A Visit to the Doctor

For Teachers K - 6th
Going to the doctor's office may be a source of stress and uncertainty for some children. Help your learners with special needs discover what to expect at and how to cope with their next trip to the doctor. They explore real medical...
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Math Doodles

For Students 2nd - 9th Standards
Discover the joy and excitement of improving your math fluency through four different puzzles. Combine those with 25 different ways to represent numbers and you have hours of enjoyment that can be fun outside of the classroom as well.
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Rodeo Time

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students use literature (the story Rodeo Time) and appropriate manipulatives to learn and understand mathematics. In these creative thinking measurement lessons, students have a focal point on problem solving strategies while using...
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Local Heroes

For Teachers Pre-K - 4th
Students discover the importance of physical fitness. In this personal health activity, students learn messages and receive demonstrations about good physical fitness practices, health messages, and safety tips.

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