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The Journey of the Magi

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create storyboards. In this pre-Christmas special lesson, students produce a storyboard for a TV version of the poem, "The Journey of the Magi". Options to complete with or without technology are included.
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Stampin' Around Chicago

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss the United States Postal Service and choose an artifact from one decade. In this art lesson, students research how the artifact chosen relates to Chicago and the United States. Students create their own postage stamp...
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Back to the Future

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners imagine what it would be like to travel back in time. In this creative writing lesson plan, students watch parts of the film Back to the Future and examine artifacts from the past. Learners write a short story in which they...
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Paper Bag Skits

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Young scholars discover math measurements by creating a skit with classmates.  For this geometry lesson, students utilize objects in a paper bag and index cards to create a short skit focusing on debate over the size of the objects....
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Phases of the Moon Flipbook

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a flipbook. In this phases of the moon lesson plan, 3rd graders examine how the moon changes and phases occur.  Students create their own flipbook of the phases of the moon using file cards to create a motion-picture...
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Out of the Dust

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students choose an individual project or a group project to culminate the reading of Out of the Dust.  In this Out of the Dust lesson, students have a choice of creative projects to complete after they have finished the reading. 
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Making Change

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students identify different sources of pollution.  In this environment lesson plan students view a video then make a commercial for the town. 
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Dissecting Squid

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore biology by dissecting an animal. In this squid anatomy lesson, 2nd graders collaborate in pairs to investigate the inner body systems of a recently deceased squid. Students utilize plastic knives to cut the squid...
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During Reading Strategies (Visualization)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners develop and apply strategies using visualization. In this reading lesson, students listen to sounds and draw images that depict the audio recordings. Learners then apply this visualization strategy to nonfiction material read...
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Regulation - Human Nervous and Endocrine Systems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore homeostasis within the nervous and endocrine system with this Smart Board activity. In this biology lesson plan, students will fill in the know and want to know sections of a KWL chart as a class using a Smart Board. The...
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Planet Research and Brochure

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders design a brochure based on the planet that they researched. For this planets lesson plan, 4th graders include the data, important facts, and completed as a team.
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A Sick Day for Amos McGee

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read the story A Sick Day for Amos McGee about a zoo keeper who visits all of the animals everyday. In this reading lesson plan, students also make a printmaking art activity that is connected to the story.
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Exploring Texture In the Garden

For Teachers K
Students explore the garden environment. In this garden environment lesson, students investigate the needs and parts of a plant. Students discover the differences between fruits and vegetables while creating their own garden.
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Simple Machines on the Move

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore simple machines. In this simple machine lesson students experiment with motion and force. Students have hands on activities and resources are provided.
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Dark Days

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore U.S. history by viewing video clips in class. In this dust bowl era lesson, 5th graders identify the impact of giant dust storms on the U.S. agriculture systems and the U.S. economy in the 20th century. Students...
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Get Your Calcium - Rich Foods

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore personal health by identifying positive food choices. In this calcium sources lesson, 5th graders discuss the common ways a human can receive calcium such as consuming dairy products. Students view a virtual tour of...
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Now You Have It, Now You Don't

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the value of service. For this consumer practices lesson, 5th graders investigate natural resource protection needs. Students participate in the preservation of natural resources through service learning.
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Clothesline Sleuth

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the effect of North American colonization on human history. In this colonization lesson, 5th graders explore the global impact of colonization of North America. Students investigate the impact of geography on...
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Naked to the Eye

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study microorganisms. In this microorganism lesson, 6th graders explore the form and function of these organisms. Students use magnification during experiments on bread.
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Loco for Cocoa

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore agriculture by viewing food related videos in class. In this chocolate identification lesson, 6th graders discuss the healthy aspects of pure cocoa and the history of the plant. Students read assigned text about...
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Babar's Travels

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the story The Story of Babar and have a class discussion about his travels, discuss their families, design a map, pick music, and more. In this cross curricular musical lesson plan, students create a music map for each of...
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Africa: Animals of the African Savannahs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore animals of the savannah. In this science lesson, students discuss the characteristics of animals that live on the savannah. Students create an animal that would be able to live on the savannah.
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Moment of Inertia Contest

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design a wheel that can go down the ramp with the smallest moment of inertia. In this technology lesson, students construct their model using a computer program. They calculate the moment of inertia of their finished product.
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Nike Transitions

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss the use of transitions in film and video using prior knowledge, a Nike film, and a teacher-created iMovie as examples. The lesson ends with the creation of student iMovies using transitions.

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