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Hidden Science in Colonial Living

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders evaluate evidence that indicates a physical change has occurred. For this colonial living lesson, 5th graders explore the science involved in the making of items used in colonial life, such as, bread, butter, soap,...
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Social Movements of the 20th Century

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the social movements of the 20th century. In this social movements activity, 6th graders discuss social unrest, review social and political movements of the 20th century, and discuss the main movements for unrest....
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Wax Museum

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders put their research skills to work. In this Revolutionary War lesson, 6th graders research a famous figure from that era. Students use the information gathered to prepare for a wax museum experience.
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Convincing Characters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create vivid, active characters for a story. In this character lesson, students discuss the characters in books they are familiar with. Students create a list of novels they have read and discuss the character types. Students...
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Simulation: Norse Scratchings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the meaning of a Norse runic message as they study a Vikings unit. In this Norse alphabet instructional activity, students decode a runic message as a part of a study about Vikings. Students earn the letters to decode...
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Writing Newspaper Articles

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students write newspaper articles regarding their service learning experiences. In this writing skills lesson, students review the writing process skills to develop high-quality articles. Students write articles regarding the their acts...
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The Road to the American Revolution

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the causes of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution lesson, 5th graders examine the people, places, and events that led to the outbreak of war in the colonies.
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Editing for AP (and Newspaper's) style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners edit and revise a news story picked out by the teacher. For this editing lesson plan, students edit in AP style and then revise the story. It should have no errors in the end.
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Learning Types of Editorials - and Writing Some

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students recognize and differentiate between the three types of editorials in order to write editorials for the school newspaper. In this editorials instructional activity, students read example persuasive and interpretative editorials....
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Two Sources of Story Ideas for Our Paper

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students research and identify story ideas for the school newspaper. In this story ideas lesson, students pitch story ideas to their teacher on a weekly basis using a specific format. Students find the majority of their ideas from print...
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Bringing It All Together

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners create a small, six page newspaper to prepare for a staff position. For this newspaper creation lesson, students fill out story idea sheets, pick timely stories, assign photos, and arrange for editorial art to be drawn for their...
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Our Brand of Segregation - West Texas

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the concept of segregation. In this oral history instructional activity, students conduct interviews and research primary sources to learn about segregation practices that affected African Americans. Students present...
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Living History: Documenting Our Senior Citizens Lives

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars investigate stereotypes by researching the elderly.  In this senior citizen lesson, students interview elders in a rest home and video tape their experience. Young scholars present their videos to their interview subjects...
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Local Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate heroes in their community by presenting a story of a true hero to their class.  In this storytelling lesson, students interview a local person who has performed a heroic deed and create a presentation with...
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Searching the Internet Beginners

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore how to research on the Internet. In this Internet research lesson, students research the Internet directories and answer questions about using Google. Young scholars complete an evaluation sheet of the activity.
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Mrs. Perkins Dolch Words: #10 Create a Story

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students write their stories. In this sight words and writing lesson, students examine a list of 20 teacher-provided dolch words and use them to write their own stories. Students share their stories with their classmates.
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The Sound of Music and Passage to Freedom

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine music examples to investigate a conflict in history about Hitler's invasions during WWII. In this music analysis lesson, 7th graders discuss vocabulary and the history for the Holocaust and Hitler's invasions....
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: Rome

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research ancient Roman civilizations, trade routes, aqueducts, and agriculture. In this Ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders view a picture of the Roman Aqueduct Pont du Gard and discuss its use in ancient Rome. Students read...
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Adventures in Africa

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research Africa and prepare an advertisement about travelling to the continent. In this African travel lesson, students research a country in Africa and write an advertisement that encourages travel to the country. Students...
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Cyber Safety Fair: The Dark Side

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners contribute research projects to a cyber safety fair. In this Internet safety lesson, students assemble information regarding safety on the Internet. Learners present safety guidelines as they create PowerPoints or board displays...
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Powerful Language

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study word choice by authors.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the book The Little Fir Tree by Margaret Wise Brown and discuss with their classmates the importance of an author's words.  Students create a...
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Among the Hidden Reflection Sheet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the book Among the Hidden and practice their reading strategies. In this reading strategies lesson plan, 5th graders demonstrate their comprehension by presenting book projects to the class.
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Columbus Day-Activity Center

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in various Columbus Day activities. In this holiday lesson, students construct paper boats and read various books about Columbus. Students are shown an educational video about Columbus to reinforce factual information.
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Digital Storytelling PowerPoint Lesson

For Teachers K
Students investigate traditions by creating a PowerPoint Presentation.  In this holiday tradition lesson, students research their favorite holiday tradition using a computer.  Students utilize their data to create a multimedia...

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