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Apple: Bare to Pick

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate the seasons of the apple tree. In tree seasons lesson, students use a sun model and a globe to study the tilt of the Earth to create the seasons. Students discuss the tilt and the seasons. Students discuss...
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Peter The Butterfly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete an interdisciplinary unit chronicling the life cycle and movement patterns of the butterfly. Through language arts, mathematics, and science activities, students identify various types of butterflies and document the...
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Fabulous Fantastic Flowers!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners study flowers and identify their major parts. In this flowers lesson plan, students research flowers, learn about their life cycle, label their major parts, and make tissue paper flowers.
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Whales

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students study the history of whales. In this whale lesson plan, students research two types of whales, color a tile, and write a one page paper. The tiles may be combined to make a group picture.
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Autobiography: Storytelling

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate using computers to write an autobiography over an extended period of time. They use the Kidpix computer software to practice the writing process. As an extension to the lesson students can take digital pictures to be...
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Exploring Landforms

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss the different types of landforms throughout the world. They pick one and research and present it to the class.
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Landscape Book

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create a three-dimensional book about landscapes. They must show their understanding of shape, color and balance.
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Famous Women Trading Cards

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the accomplishments of famous or important women in history. They write 5-7 research questions. Using information from the research, they design trading cards that highlight the accomplishments of the women they...
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Kente Cloth

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students attempt to research the history of using the kente cloth for its cultural purposes. They comment in discussion about the highly visual appeal of the cloths while going through the process of creating their own. The importance of...
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Women's History

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students research famous women in history. For this Women's History month lesson, students choose one historical woman to research and use biographies and websites to gather information. Students complete an included research outline and...
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Dynamic Collages and Assemblages

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a two, three, or four-dimensional collage or assemblage. They use shapes, colors, images, objects, and textures to create their collage.
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Dealing With Tragedy in the Classroom

For Teachers 1st - Higher Ed
Learners compose a letter, organize a group effort, discuss the idea of patriotic symbols and explain their importance, use visual representations to express feelings and explain the importance of sustained volunteerism.
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Mosaic: Press-in Method

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create individual press-in mosaics using a variety of bought and found objects.
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Going West

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine the lives of early pioneers who traveled west for better opportunities. They listen to story "Josafina and the Story Quilt", and discuss hardships encountered by traveling families. Students then complete research and...
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A Peaceful Classroom

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students complete activities to analyze and create a peaceful environment. In this peaceful living lesson, students read about Sadako and how she is associated with peace. Students practice making paper cranes, discuss their beliefs...
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Spend, Save or Donate

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify the difference between spending, saving, and donating. They brainstorm reasons to give and options to donate. They sing a song about donating to charity.
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Cinderella - Digital Storytelling

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students analyze four versions of the Cinderella story. In this fairy tale analysis lesson, students read four versions of Cinderella and work in groups to identify the plot for each. Students illustrate the stories and use Movie...
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Biography -People Who Have Made A Change In Our Lives

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars create biographies about famous people. They use the library and the Internet to find pictures and information about the person they choose. They create a Kid Pix slide show and a poster.
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A Similar Look at Another Text

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read stories about relationships and record their thoughts using a "Before" and "After" organizer.
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KWL Chart

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this KWL chart worksheet, students fill out a graphic organizer about what they know, what they want to know, and what they learned about a given subject.
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As the World Spins

For Teachers K - 5th
Students research forms of and uses for pottery. They examine the people who created the pottery and create a presentation to exhibit their findings.
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Water Plan for Dryville

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils use the internet to read about the water plan for Dryville. They work in small groups to develop a picture representation of each phase of the story. Students assemble their illustrations to create an entire illustrated edition of...
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National Craft Month

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Incorporate National Craft Month into your daily lessons with these great ideas.
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Learning Through Musical Theater

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
You don't have to be Richard Rodgers or Oscar Hammerstein to do produce a musical in your classroom.