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Top Ten Summer Lesson Plans: Make the Kick Off to Summer Fun!

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
The right summer lesson plans can help both teachers and students spend the final days of school in a fun and productive way.
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Promoting Daily Fitness; Mini Game

For Teachers K - 5th
Students evaluate human health by completing an interactive activity on the Internet. In this food choice activity, students identify a list of foods which can make you unhealthy and sick compared to a list of nutritional ingredients....
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Satchel Paige

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
This biographical PowerPoint allows students to explore the life of Satchel Paige. This slideshow presents facts about Satchel Paige and his life as a baseball player in the Negro Leagues. There are questions and vocabulary terms...
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Nutrition and Fitness

For Teachers K - 7th
Students explore nutrients found in foods. In this health lesson, students discuss the importance of a healthy diet and exercise. Students track the number of calories burned during various forms of exercise.
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Toxic River

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars explore environmental safety by participating in a class game. In this toxic chemicals lesson, students discuss the effect chemicals have on our environment and how to best protect against their dangers. Young scholars...
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Observing Connections: Art, Poetry, and the Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students write poems. In this language arts lesson, students view the works of Edward Hicks. Students write a poem and illustration based on the style of Edward Hicks.
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Olympics

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create an Olympic torch our of construction paper and a paper towel roll. In this Olympics lesson plan, students also paint the interlocking Olympic circles.
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Kicking: Drop Punt

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils kick a drop punt. In this physical education skills lesson, students participate in a series of skill activities fostering eye-foot coordination. Pupils practice kicking a drop punt to the coach, a partner and a target.
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Lichen Looking

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore plant biology by participating in field trip activities. In this botany lesson, students identify the term "lichen" and discuss where lichens can be found as they explore a nature area on their class field trip. Students...
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Plant Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore botany by conducting field research outside of class. In this plant species lesson, students examine a nearby park or beach in which they can dig and search for plants they aren't familiar with. Students collect many...
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Sensory Hi-Lo Hunt

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars explore their local environment. In this sensory awareness lesson, students identify various physical factors in their environment using their senses.
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Bugs, Worms and Others

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore biology by conducting an outdoor research activity. In this insect identification lesson, students collaborate with classmates to examine organisms they find on a class field trip either in their school playground or a...
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Habitats of the Pond

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore biology by researching habitats for organisms. For this water environment lesson, students utilize a magnifying glass to examine the different organisms that live on a nearby pond or lake and explore their habitats....
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Trail Construction

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore environmental care by participating in a trail building exercise. In this topography lesson, students collaborate in small groups and utilize building materials to create a trail in a nearby park or nature area. Students...
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Attract a Fish

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students explore animal characteristics by participating in a fish attraction activity. In this fishing lesson, students identify the types of gear to use when capturing a fish from water and what it is that lures a fish to your pole....
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Beach Zonation

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners explore biology by participating in an organism identification activity. In this beach field trip lesson, students identify the different areas of the beach in which organisms reside and discuss the differences between high tide...
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Crawdad Grab

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore biology by conducting a freshwater fishing activity. In this crawdad lesson, students discuss what a crawdad is, where they are found and how they can be prepared as a meal. Students utilize string, alligator clips,...
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Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate ways to improve their bone strength. In this bone strength lesson, students explore the link between exercise and bone growth. Learners study the effects of proper nutrition and exercise.
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Out and About: The Science of Sport

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students take a closer look at sports science. In this hands-on learning lesson, students may visit the Science Museum, the Life Science Centre, or the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum online or in-person to discover details related to the...
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Thai Children's Trust: School for the Blind

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students explore their five senses by experimenting with classmates. In this blindness lesson, students utilize blindfolds while performing everyday activities and discuss the inherent challenges of not having vision. Students view a...
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Baseball Terms

For Students 2nd - 12th
In this interactive sports activity, students answer 14 multiple choice questions by selecting the answer from the drop down menu. This quiz is based on their knowledge of the sport of baseball.
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Soccer Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this soccer vocabulary words worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences about soccer by choosing the correct word. Students complete 10 problems.
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Racquetball With Math

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore physical education by participating in a game with their class. In this number sense lesson, students utilize their motor skills while performing a music version of racquetball. Students utilize math skills by...
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Island Hopping

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students collaborate to play a game. In this island hopping lesson, students face obstacles and imaginary situations in which they have to problem solve in order to complete the task.