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Bradford England
Young scholars explore the locality and diversity of culture within the Bradford District of England. Through map activities and discussion, they identify the major forms of transport, people and places in the region. Students compare...
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Here's an Instant Activity for February 15, 2010
Second graders complete a spelling activity to learn how to spell plural words. In this plural words lesson plan, 2nd graders complete an oral spelling activity with their teacher and then a worksheet to spell plural words.
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Practice Adding the ing Suffix
Second graders practice adding ing to words ending in one vowel and one consonant. In this adding ing activity, 2nd graders participate in a teacher demonstration of adding suffixes to one vowel, one consonant words. They learn the rule...
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Pioneers
Second graders study pioneers. In this social studies lesson, 2nd graders discuss the lives of pioneers. Students view photographs of various types of pioneer homes. Students build their own models of pioneer homes.
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Plant Structure, Function and Growth
Young scholars study three structures of a plant as well as their locations and functions. In this botany lesson plan students complete several activities on plant organs and their functions.
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I'm a Philanthropist!
Students study the meaning of philanthropy. For this philanthropy lesson, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.
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Nonviolence and Conflict: Its Importance to Building Community
Young scholars study nonviolence and the values associated with nonviolence. In this social science lesson, students identify the six steps of nonviolence and the six principles of nonviolence as put forth by Martin Luther King, Jr....
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Grouchy Ladybug
Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this vocabulary identification lesson, students read the book The Grouchy Ladybug and answer study questions about the story. Students define a list of vocabulary...
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Introduce: The Suffixes -ion, -tion- and -ness
Students study language. In this word making lesson, students discover the meaning of the suffixes: -ion, -tion, and -ness. They work in small groups to create a list of words using these suffixes. This lesson includes modifications for...
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Introduce: The Prefix pre-
Students study language. In this word making lesson, students discover the meaning of the prefix pre-. They work in small groups to create a list of words that use this prefix. This lesson includes modifications for advanced students,...
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Students study the contributions of Jackie Joyner-Kersee. In this service learning lesson, students explore the work of Jackie Joyner-Kersee as an Olympic athlete and philanthropist.
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Take the Last Train to Clarksville: Arkansas's Historic Depots and Railroad History
Young scholars study the history of railroads and depots in Arkansas using websites and memoirs. They complete activities that explain how and why the railroads were built, and the different ways people used them.
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Ft. Vancouver the Fur Trade: A Skin for a Skin
Students study Fort Vancouver. They discuss trading and what is meant by "a skin for a skin." They complete math story problems that represent possible trading scenarios. They explore the Chinook Jargon trade language.
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Teaching Guide: Can You Make a Piggy Giggle?
Students explore the book Can You Make a Piggy Giggle?. In this language arts lesson, students focus on a variety of aspects within the book. Students study the illustrations, listen for rhymes, and attempt the tongue twisters in the text.
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I Feel Angry or Sad When...
Students identify inclusive procedures for activities. In this social skills lesson, students perform skits that illustrate inappropriate as well as appropriate classroom behavior.
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Opening our hearts and hands to others
Students study the act of charity in Judaism. For 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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United States Map
Students describe cities they are familiar with. In this United States Map lesson, students understand how cities are listed on a map. Students become aware of a map legend and the information in it.
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United States Map- Land Elevation
Young scholars explore a physical map. In this map skills instructional activity, 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...
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Word Wizards: Students Making Words
Students explore patterns in words and how to make new words by adding or changing the sequence of letters
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Equator, North Pole, and South Pole
Pupils identify the Equator, North Pole, and South Pole on the globe. In this map skills lesson, students use a globe marker to locate specific locations on the globe. Pupils find where they live in relation to the Equator.
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World Map and Globe - Four Main Directions
Students study the four main directions on a map. In this map instructional activity, students locate the North and South pole, and learn the four cardinal directions. They use the compass rose on a map to help with the directions. (Map...
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Cardinal Directions
Students draw items on a map in specific places to show their knowledge of cardinal directions. In this simple map skills lesson plan, students draw a cloud, a tree, a house, and a lake to show North, South, East, and West.
Mary Pope Osborne, Classroom Adventures Program
Mummies in the Morning Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphics
Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...
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Making History....Literary
Connect the Common Core ELA standards with history by employing a balanced literacy approach to reading.