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Learning Abstract Concepts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create iMovies depicting abstract concepts, such as sorrow, future, wishes, infinity, etc., in this technology-based Visual Arts/Language Arts lesson. Music can be used to enhance created movies.
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Writing About a Christmas Day Celebration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write about a Christmas Day Celebration they have experienced. For this personal narrative lesson, students use descriptive words to tell a story about their own family's Christmas. Students organize plot and develop the story...
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Descriptive Words

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use descriptive words in writing. In this descriptive words lesson plan, students learn to show instead of tell. Students enter into a discussion of adjectives and adverbs, then add descriptive words to sentences to make vivid...
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Edward Hopper's House by the Railroad: From Painting to Poem

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze Edward Hopper's painting and Hirsch's poem to explore the types of emotion generated by each work. In this literary and art analysis lesson, students discuss how Hopper establishes tone and analyze Hirsch's use of...
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Computer Mysteries

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Who has been messing with my trampoline? Young writers choose local events as the basis for their own “Who Did It?” mystery. They then devise a plot, problem, and cast of characters and write an introduction explaining the problem and...
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Writing - Letters

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The basic structure of a useful lesson in formal letter writing is here, but there are no procedural details or support materials to implement it. However, the idea is worth pursuing, to help your learners develop a strong understanding...
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Active Voice vs. Passive Voice

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Can your class tell the difference between passive and active writing? Use this lesson plan in your writing conventions unit. The lesson plan prompts middle schoolers to create essays, demonstrating understanding of an active versus...
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Photography Narratives

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students write a narrative corresponding to a photo. They create a background story based on the person in their picture and share it with the class.
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I Really Love This More

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young language arts learners choose between two activities and then attempt to convince their classmates of their choice as a way of practicing persuasive speech. This particular instructional activity uses Valentine's Day as a theme;...
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Mass Measurement

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Middle schoolers explore geometry by completing a physics activity on-line. In this mass measurement lesson, pupils define the terms mass, volume, and density and identify their relationship with each other. They complete an on-line...
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The Paleozoic Era

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students access prior knowledge to create a chart of eras. In this Paleozoic era lesson, students research the Paleozoic era to find information to create dioramas. Students participate in fossil activities.
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Selecting the Best Material to Use While Solving Technological Problems

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine natural resources and discuss their pros and cons.  In this sustainable environment activity, students describe reasons to use specific resources when faced with different problems, specifically why wood is a great...
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The Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive literature activity, learners respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Return of the King. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Shabanu by Suzanne Fisher Staples: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 8 essay and short answer questions about Shabanu by Suzanne Fisher Staples.
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Bible: The New Testament: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 8th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about the New Testament of the Bible. Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 7th - 12th
In this writing worksheet, students analyze the characters, plot, and details of The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. This worksheet includes both essay and study questions.
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A Monument for Marine Conservation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to discover what's there and pick up clues as to how people have both harmed and helped the native habitats. They study another protected area and see how to balance conservation efforts...
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Words In the News Anne Bancroft Dies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers complete vocabulary building and word work exercises prior to reading an online article. They complete worksheets and an online quiz. They examine the use of homophones. They compare articles about famous people and...
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Learning Styles Personal Brochure

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete an online inventory to identify their individual learning styles, strengths, and characteristics. Students use the information to create a personal brochure explaining their learning strengths and strategies to help...
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Greenhouse Gasses

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students study words in the news. They explore vocabulary including "climate change" and discuss its meanings and related meanings. They read a text about climate change and carbon dioxide emissions and answer questions. They complete...
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Human Sexuality Unit

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders determine how mass media influences human sexuality by looking at advertisements for their sexual content and how the ads affect their decision making. After evaluating the advertisements in a PowerPoint presentation they...
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How to Combine Sentences

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Learners practice combining sentences. In this writing lesson, students view essays and discuss how it can be revised, using sentence combining. Learners practice this skill in their own essays.
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Movie Music

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars discover film making by participating in a music performance.  For this performance arts lesson, students perform music and physical acting to convey an already written script for their peers.  Young scholars collaborate...
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Advertising

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students complete a product analysis as a study of advertising. In this advertising lesson plan, students discuss advertising by putting up 10 product logos with the name of the products taken out. Students see how many products they can...

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