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Role Models
First graders identify heroes by researching their family history. In this personal heritage lesson, 1st graders define the term "hero" and the characteristics that represent it. Students research family resources and family trees in...
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FDR's Tree Army: Personal Turning Points in the CCC
What's the "deal" with the Civilian Conservation Corps? Primary sources help historians discover the impact of this landmark legislation. After an introductory slideshow and 7-minute video, groups analyze packets of images and a primary...
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Map Skills
Students explore geography by creating a poster presentation in class. In this mapping instructional activity, students identify the different components featured on a modern day map and how to utilize them in order to navigate. Students...
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Modeling Changes to Ecosystems Pt. 2
Students explore the environment by creating a poster. In this ecosystem protection lesson, students analyze a list of vocabulary terms associated with the scientific method. Students create a poster which answers a specific question...
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Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet: How To Deal With Bullies
Young scholars explore human behavior by reading a children's story in class. In this bullying lesson, students read the story Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet by Catherine Depino. Young scholars answer study questions about the story...
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Creating Multimedia Reviews with Glogster
Pupils use Glogster to create online reviews of books and films. In this online review instructional activity, students use the website to create an interactive poster that reviews a film or book. Pupils make comments and given feedback...