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Dating and Mate selection
Students brainstorm a list of the reasons to marry someone. In groups, they examine the theories and stages of dating and how to act like a responsible adult. To end the activity, they identify the proper behaviors for both males and...
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Fighting Political Apathy Among Youth
Students research and describe youth participation in political elections. They survey random adults about their voting behavior and chart the results in a graph. They compile their results to predict future voter participation.
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TSI: Teen Science Investigations
Students read an article about a research conducted on teen brain decision making. In this health science lesson plan, students identify the steps in the scientific method. They discuss how this research can benefit them when faced with...
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Hell Island by Matthew Reilly
Students read, analyze and discuss the novel, "Hell Island," by Matthew Reilly. They assess the anticipating action, the synopsis, what's in a name, the greater good and the prologue introducing the anticipating action of the novel.
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Star Sullivan by Maeve Binchy
Learners read, analyze and discuss the novel, "Star Sullivan," by Meave Binchy. They research information about the author, outline the setting to the novel, and complete an extract assignment from Chapter 1 to be turned in on a specific...
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Blackwater by Conn Iggulden
Young scholars read, analyze, critique and discuss the novel, "Blackwater," by Conn Iggulden. They brainstorm and evaluate what's in a name, follow the clues to solving the mystery and explore what happened next to the main character...
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How To Change Your Life In 7 Steps by John Bird
Students read, analyze and discuss the book, "How To Change Your Life In 7 Steps," by John Bird. They evaluate what the author states as one begins to get started, taking each of the steps one by one, learning to change and how to make...
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Nutrition an Food: Taking Control of What You Eat
Students examine what they eat and how they can improve their health by changing what they eat. They research nutrition and different foods. They also examine new vocabulary words.
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Reformation Simulation
Students discover the Medieval reformation. For this ethics lesson, students simulate council and government bodies to determine responses to various opinions regarding religion and ethics. They determine what postilions to take and why...
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Hot Wheels (Grades 9-12 )
Using internet research, students compute the costs of different models of card. They discuss the advantages/disadvantages of purchasing a new car versus a used car, the cost of car insurance, and the best way to finance their purchase.
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Legal Rights, the Charter, and Canada's Constitution
Students explore the issue of human rights in Canada and compare and contrast the Bill of Rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They debate whether Canadians are giving up certain democratic rights in exchange for the greater good.
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Application Skills, Job Hunting, Social Skills/Cooperation
Students recognize vocabulary necessary for applying for a job, fill out a job application and provide personal information necessary for applying for a job. They spell the names of references and tell ways of networking to improve job...
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Discovery of America
Students examine the European conquest of North America. They participate in activities which allow them to discover the indigenous peoples of the region. They also place events in chrongological order.
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Canoe and Kayak
Students explore canoes and kayaks. For this canoe and kayak lesson, students research the history, parts, and sport of the canoe and kayak. Students then practice how to use a paddle for each boat, and go on a field trip in order to...
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A Thanksgiving Survey
Learners conduct a survey. In this math lesson, students design and conduct a survey about Thanksgiving foods. Learners display the collected data in a graph and use the graph to determine what food to serve for a Thanksgiving meal.
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Describing Clothes
A instructional activity all about clothing and colors, this might be a useful instructional activity for English language learners or introducing descriptive writing. After a short review of colors and clothing vocabulary, learners...
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Pens, Paper and ... Cellphones?
Students consider the benefits that so-called disruptive technology can have in the classroom, then design class activities that feature such technology prominently. They write essays responding (as students) to their classmates'...
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Integrated Skills - Laundry
I hate doing laundry, even if it is an independent living skill that requires me to count money, follow a sequence, and sort clothing by color. Learners with multiple disabilities discuss what laundry is, why they need to do it, and how...
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Step by Step Goal Setting
Help English learners reach their goals with a set of activities and worksheets. Over the course of three lessons, pupils define what a goal is and set their own academic and attendance goals for class.
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The Producers
Students design attractive posters to promote the work of Leroy Anderson, an American composer with an unusual style.
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Using Bar Graphs to Understand Voting Patterns
Bar graphs are used as a way to study voting patterns in the United States. A variety of statistical data is presented in the graphs, and pupils must interpret the data in order to make a report to the class. Three excellent graphs,...
Perkins School for the Blind
Daily Journal
Keeping a daily journal is fun. It builds strong writing skills and provides an expressive outlet. For children with visual impairments, it's even more important. It provides a way for them to connect written word with real events, which...
Perkins School for the Blind
Cooking and Kitchen Tools
Independent living skills and skills that can be used to gain employment are very important for any learner. Teens with visual impairments explore the kitchen to understand what everything is and what it all does. The lesson includes a...
Perkins School for the Blind
Student Store
Vocational training activities are extremely important for learners with intellectual or physical disabilities. Here is a great idea that will help your class become skilled at money handling, basic economic concepts, interpersonal...