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John Brown's Raid on Harper's Ferry

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover facts about John Brown. In this Harper's Ferry Raid instructional activity, 4th graders evaluate the lyrics to the song "John Brown's Body", and write a descriptive obituary  about John Brown. Students also view...
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Charlotte's Web Lesson

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore Charlotte's Web making predictions about the main character's problem. In this Charlotte's Web lesson, 3rd graders find Wilbur's problem and draw solutions from the story.  Students share pictures and visit a farm.
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Bud, Not Buddy

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the book Bud, Not Buddy and participate in activities that generate understanding of the Great Depression. In this realistic fiction lesson, 5th graders read about a boy who grew up  during this time. Students research...
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Michael Jackson Tribute

For Students 4th - 12th
In this Michael Jackson tribute worksheet, students listen to the song "Heal the World" and fill in the missing lyrics. There are 27 words to fill in.
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Past Tense Verbs

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this interactive grammar worksheet, students listen to a musical clip of the Beatles song "No Reply" and fill in the missing words in the lyrics. Each word is a past tense verb. There are 20 fill-in's to complete.
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Dem Bones, Dem Bones are Going to Walk Around: The Human Body

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore human anatomy by creating a science book in class. In this skeletal structure lesson, students identify the different body systems such as muscular, nervous, skeletal, and digestive. Students create a picture book which...
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Recruiting a Few Good Citizens

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write persuasive speeches to recruit soldiers for a Civil War company. In this Civil War U.S. history and writing lesson plan, students work in groups to create a recruiting poster and write a speech to persuade soldiers to join...
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Poetic Devices in Songs

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
By teaching about poetic devices in music teachers can provide a creative way to practice reading, writing, and language skills.
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Cinco De Mayo Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Cinco de Mayo lesson plans allow teachers to discuss the history of this holiday, and engage students in a wide variety of activities.
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Choices and Commitments: The Soldiers at Gettysburg

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the Gettysburg Campaign and the major actions of the armies during each day of the battle. They analyze the motives, actions, and experiences of several participants in the battle and evaluate the Gettysburg Address.
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Across Five Aprils

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars read the novel, Across Five Aprils and investigate the theme of the individual vs, community loyalties. They keep a daily journal, role-play situations, hold a mock debate, and write a research paper on "coming of age."
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Todd Duncan: The First Porgy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video and conduct research about Jim Crow laws and their effects on race relations.
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WHAT IS ART? THE TURNER PRIZE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and analyze the range of beliefs over what is good art, how art benefits a society, and the different ways artistic activity can be encouraged.
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What Was Apartheid?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research and discuss the former system of Apartheid in South Africa and focus on worldwide anti-Apartheid movements. They identify anti-Apartheid songs and present the lyrics to the class.
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Phytochemicals

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create movement, improvise rhythmic accompaniment, practice, and perform the song "Phytochemicals" in this excellent elementary-level General Music instructional activity. The instructional activity includes instructional...
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Being Me in the Face of Adversity - Americans Who Stood Up for Their Beliefs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify important Americans from the colonial, revolutionary and slavery periods who are noted for standing up for their beliefs in the face of peer disapproval. They identify the importance of music in motivating and...
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Paper Masks/Heads

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the processes and beliefs used by different cultures to create works of art. Using the internet, they research the types of arts used by cultures that have been transmitted to future generations. They use...
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Capitol Visitors Center, Post-Visit Lesson Plan, Grades K-3

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students visit the Texas Capitol Visitors Center. They review the importance of the Lone Star as a state symbol. They create a collage of Lone Stars using various print media (newspapers, magazines, travel literature and advertisements.)
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Keyboard and the Grand Staff

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore the treble and bass staffs, naming the lines, spaces, and locating middle C. Individually, students complete a word game and then compare their answers with a partner. They sight-read the grand staff and explore ways...
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Historical Witness: Social Messaging

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students complete activities to study the propaganda elements from various war times. For this war propaganda lesson, students compare and contrast works of art from various viewpoints about war from varying social periods. Students...
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Its Not My Fault

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this conversation worksheet, students predict a teacher's response to 9 student scenarios. Students write each response in the space provided next to each number.
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Bringing Tolerance to Our Beaches (Private-Religious)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students role play. In this equality lesson, students read a passage in Leviticus and describe people that would be considered strangers and how they are to be treated. Students discuss the concept of discrimination. Students role play...
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National Anthems of Selected Countries

For Students 5th - 6th
In these national anthems worksheets, students read the general information and the anthems for the countries of the United States, Canada, Sweden, Switzerland, Zambia, Great Britain, Chile, Ethiopia, Korea, New Zealand, Greece, Taiwan,...
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Buckets of Bucks for World Hunger

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a nonprofit organization activity for hunger outreach problems. In this service project lesson, students practice counting coins, complete a service project for a hunger outreach, discuss nutrition and healthy...

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