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Write to Music

For Teachers 4th
Students improve their creative writing skills. In this writing skills lesson, students learn about picture captions, story writing, critiques, poems, reports, letter writing, creative writing, and a rap poem.
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101 Dalmations and Counting

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use numbers from 1-101 in Spanish or French after viewing a video of "101 Dalmations".
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McONE Hundredth Day

For Teachers K
Students explore the components of a calendar and counting through the preparation and celebration of the "One Hundredth Day" of school. Badges are worn and McDonald fries are enjoyed in the celebration.
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Exploring Indiana's Natural Resources

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a variety of activities as they study the European exploration of the Midwest, focusing on Indiana. They map the path explorers took, comparing the British with the French. They research why the explorers stopped...
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Story Quilts

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students listen to Tar Beach, by Faith Ringgold, and create story quilts.
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Flower Symbolism

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify flowers as symbols in art forms. They focus on the Victorian era and create their own flower design for use in visual art or literary forms.
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Canadian Citizenship and National Identity

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the dynamics of Canadian citizenship. They plan and produce a school wide celebration of citizenship.
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Interdisciplinary Web Quest: Flower Symbolism

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students identify flowers and their symbolism in art, literature, and design as they appeared in Victorian times from 1850 to 1900, as exemplified in furniture, quilt, paperweight, embroidery, and other designs. They create a simplified...
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students role play as members of interest group with a stake in a local land use issue. In preparation for the town hall meeting, students research their issue and gather pertinent information to persuade their audience.