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Selecting Judges: Playground Bullying - Judicial Fairness

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss behavior. For this judging fairness lesson, students discover how there are different perceptions on what is the most fair way to solve a situation. They work in small groups and as a class to role play and discuss this...
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Mock Trial, A Service Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students present a courtroom simulation demonstrating common good, decision making model, opportunity cost, limited resources, pursuit of happiness and civic writing.
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No Choice!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate freedom. In this character development and U.S. history lesson, students participate in role playing in which the teacher assigns recess restrictions including whom they play with and what they play. Students discuss...
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The Making of the Mahatma: Gandhi's Childhood

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners investigate the childhood of one of the greatest philosophers of our time, Gandhi.  In this biography activity, students analyze the upbringing and events that finally shaped Mahatma Gandhi's life.  Learners locate famous quotes...
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Substance Abuse Influences

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study external and internal influences that affect behavior choices. They investigate the impact of those influences through a role play activity.
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The Hat

For Teachers K - 1st
Honing reading and communication skills through the theme of farm animals is the focus of this lesson. Students read a book about Scandinavian farm animals and complete prediction journal activities. They complete a worksheet about the...
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Mystery Box

For Teachers K
Students use their sense of touch to describe an object in the mystery box. In this mystery box lesson, students use linguistic abilities to describe the object. Students give as much detail as they can as to what they feel that object...
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Occupations

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Very young learners have careers in mind for their futures! This resource presents an activity which will allow kids to explore their thoughts and dreams on this topic. The teacher plays the role of a newspaper reporter who interviews...
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Everyone Has Rules

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students develop awareness of the necessity for rules and use logic to decide what rules make the classroom have a learning and caring atmosphere. They examine the choices they make have consequences.
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Packaging Tricks

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students become aware of the ways in which packaging is designed to attract kids. In a series of activites, students compare similar food products, assess nutritional value, and participate in field trip to see how packaging affects...
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Around the World At 30o North Latitude

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Reinforce the use of an atlas and reference materials with writers. They discover how geographic location can make living easier or harder. They draw an assigned journey on a map, categorize survival needs, and prioritize options during...
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Is My Business Your Business?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine how businesses practice sound waste management. They discuss how to plan a business, identify how to make the least impact on the environment in planning a Kool-Aid stand, and complete Business Costs Worksheets for the...
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Making Decisions by Group: The Jury System

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover how to work cooperatively within a group and communicate their ideas clearly in order to reach an agreement. They summarize their experience in writing and hand down a verdict of guilt or innocence based on the...
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Philanthropy in Michigan? Civil War Lesson 3: Why Should I Do Philanthropy?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the personal benefits a person can attain from performing philanthropic acts. They think about opposing viewpoints regarding choices, decision-making and consequences. They interview a person regarding their...
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How Do You Choose Snacks and Other Foods?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students discuss peer pressure pertaining to healthy eating decisions.  In this personal health lesson, students identify reasons why they make poor eating decisions and how to ignore food temptations.  Students complete the "Rate That...
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Early Explorers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine how the environment and climate affected Pre-Colombian settlements. For this civilization lesson, 5th graders view pictures of different Native American tribes in different places and discuss how different groups...
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Local Acts Make Impacts

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners research and promote one local action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their community through an integrated unit project. Students evaluate possible ways to reduce emissions and review major and local contributing factors....
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My Favorite Animal

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research an animal of choice and create a project.  In this animal science lesson plan, students choose an animal living in the International Peace Park to research.  Students write a paper and create a project to present to the...
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Disaster Strikes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate disaster response teams. In this safety lesson, students simulate the role of a disaster response team and discuss the factors involved in an effective disaster response. Students use decision-making skills to...
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East Meets West

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the influences of culture in food choices and customs. They compare and contrast information to create a menu using a Web site and Student Writing Center. Suggestions for creating an on-line graphic organizer as well as...
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Image Conscious

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students take a stand on the concept of changing their appearance. In this changing of ones image lesson, students create a design that would change their image and discuss the age they think they should be to make that change in their...
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Think Fast! What Would You Do If . . .

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use critical thinking and problem solving skills. It allows students to make choices and to use imagination to develop a solution for each problem. Solutions are then presented to the class.
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Wateropoly: Life in the Desert

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore water properties by participating in a drought related board game. In this water conservation activity, students play a game titled "wateropoly" which is based on the classic board game Monopoly. Students utilize cards...
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Flowers and a Beautiful World: Earth Day (1st)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students consider caring for their environment. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students read Miss Rumphius and discuss how sharing their time, talent, and treasure through volunteering makes the world better.

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