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Rice Nutrition

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate nutrition by researching rice.  In this food lesson, 3rd graders read about the healthy aspects of rice and how many people in the world eat it.  Students read nutrition labels and discuss the different energy...
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Deduction

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners investigate the linguistic devices used by writers to create meaning. In this writing lesson, students discover why writers write in different ways showing examples of different types of text. After reading each type learners...
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Circuits and Conductors

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore electricity by completing Internet activities.  In this physical science lesson, students identify an electric circuit and describe the characteristics of conductors, giving examples as well.  Students collaborate in...
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Researching Using Books

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate researching techniques by exploring their library. In this literature references lesson, students identify the different types and genres of books that are readily available at their local library as well as proper...
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Building a Bridge

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discover architecture and functionality by constructing a bridge.  In this bridge engineering lesson, 3rd graders utilize cardboard, straws, towel tubes and plastic bottles to create a model bridge similar to ones seen in...
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Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the history of North America by creating a map.  In this world geography lesson, 3rd graders analyze the voyage Christopher Columbus took to arrive at the new world by creating a map of his achievement. ...
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Terrific Taste Buds

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore descriptive writing by eating food in class. In this descriptive word lesson, students assess different foods in class such as jelly beans and utilize their vocabulary to describe the taste. Students read the story...
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Nonviolent Conflict Resolutions with Cesar Chavez

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate nonviolent conflict resolution strategies. In this interpersonal communication lesson, 3rd graders explore conflict resolution. Students construct a newspaper/magazine article detailing nonviolent conflict...
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Introduction to Earth Sun Relationships Incorporating P.E.

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate space science by performing physical activities.  In this solar system instructional activity, 3rd graders perform a relay activitiy with their class in which they race between different "planets".  Students...
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Using Images to Make Inferences

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students investigate inferences. In this reading comprehension lesson, students build comprehension strategies through inferring. Students work in small groups to examine images and discuss inferences.
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Seed Diversity

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners explore agriculture by researching different seeds. In this seed identification lesson plan, students collaborate in small groups to analyze a package of different seeds. Learners utilize a magnifying glass to examine each seed...
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Decomposers- Nurse Logs

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners investigate temperate forest ecosystems. In this environmental lesson, students discover different forms of decomposition and its effect on the environment.
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Subject/Verb Agreement

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Students recognize the relationship between singular and plural subjects and verbs as they relate to developing stronger writing skills. In this writing lesson plan, students write and organize their thoughts and feelings while using...
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Turtle Hurdles

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore physical education by researching biology. In this survival techniques lesson, students discuss the methods turtles use to survive dangerous encounters and conduct a sea turtle role play exercise. Students identify the...
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Learning Scientific Coral Terminology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore properties of coral. For this scientific observation lesson, students investigate properties and characteristics of coral. Learners write statements describing the coral using observation words.
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Fisheries Project

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars explore biology by completing a fishing worksheet. In this commercial fishery lesson, students identify the process of taking mass fish from the ocean and delivering them to eateries while discussing the negative aspects....
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Dry Forest: Flowers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore botany by examining diagrams. In this plant reproduction lesson plan, students define a list of plant vocabulary terms and identify plant anatomy from a diagram. Students complete several plant activity worksheets and...
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Exploring Human Traits

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars explore human behavior by participating in a class science game. In this human characteristics lesson, students identify different human traits that are passed down by each generation and the purpose each of them have....
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Gun Safety Spelling Worksheets

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this spelling worksheet, learners write 5 spelling words about gun safety 3 times each on the lines provided. Students read 5 paragraphs on gun safety.
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Habitat Hopscotch

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore animal characteristics by participating in a bat environment game. In this natural habitat lesson, 3rd graders identify the physical anatomy of a bat and discuss their eating and sleeping habits. Students conduct a...
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Travel Brochures

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders divide into teams and select a country to research. They read and review "Notetaking Skills" and begin their research. Next, they work together and share the information they have located. Each team fills in a template with...
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Summarize information gathered and create a plaque to put on the Hall of Fame

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders summarize information.  In this Hall of Fame lesson plan, 3rd graders gather information on inductees and paraphrase the information.  Students use this to create decorate and create a sample plaque.  
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Trees, Trees, Trees! - Adopt A Tree

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students adopt a tree, take a bark rubbing from that tree, and conduct research about that type of tree. They write an original piece about their tree using three facts and in a genre of their choice.
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Peanut Butter and Details

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students write the directions for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, using a lot of detail, and ask another student to follow the directions exactly and make the sandwich.

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