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Summarization Safari

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars summarize a piece of fiction text. After reviewing the correct way to question while reading, students independently read a short story. They complete a summary organizer using the five Ws outlined by the instructor during...
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Nothing but Nests

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars examine both the upper and lower case letter "N,n." They practice making the "n" sound, writing the letter, and recognizing it in words. After a teacher book talk, they listen to Christine Young's, "Nests," and make the...
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Thumped

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify the digraph /th/ in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion of the independent and combined sounds of the phonemes /t/ and /h/ students practice identifying initial and final placement of the new...
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It's Raining Meatballs

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners observe and demonstrate the process of summarization using the book "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" by Judi Barrett. They silently read the story, and as a class discuss the five W's. Students then write a short summary of...
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Seeing is Believing

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students participate in a visualization exercise and explore the concept of visualization and how it works. They read from the book, 'Freckle Juice' and try to visualize what is happening so far. They draw the main character in the way...
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Ancient Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify ancient Greek influences in the modern world. For this ancient Greece lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Greece. Students participate in a debate about life...
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European Travelers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the European travelers and culture. They create a travel brochure that presents a given European culture in an inviting format. Students analyze the cultures of various European countries and select one they would...
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Describe and Interpret Images: Folded Strata

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils describe and interpret images. They make a simple sketch of an outcrop shown in a slide (or computer projection) then discuss possible interpretations.
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Introduction to African Culture Through Music & Dance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore various elements in West African Culture through the medium of a traditional music and dance from Ghana. They take an imaginary tour of a village dance-drumming event in West Africa.
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The Cat in the Hat

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students participate in an emerging literacy lesson in order to focus on the skill of phonemic awareness. The letter "a" is the phoneme that is chosen for letter and sound recognition in the lesson.
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AN INTERNATIONAL MENU

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolersl expand vocabulary through word study, literature and class discussion (e.g. word origins, roots and affixes, meaning in context, levels of usage, etc.). They recognize food-related words that have entered the English...
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Belt-Abouts Lesson 4

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Pupils continue to examine the importance of wearing a seat belt. After identifying new vocabulary, they discuss the ways in which wearing a seat belt can better people's lives. They write a letter to the newspaper to state why the...
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Cowboy Tourism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils disucss the role the tourist industry played in popular perceptions of cowboys and Indians. They discuss the image of cowboys, as it is presented in fashion and contemporary advertisements. Students read about a town in Montana...
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Celebration of Cultures

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a multimedia project to represent their own culture and personal identity. They design a personal Coat of Arms using a computer graphics program and digital camera, write a script and film an interview, and contribute a...
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Baroque Presentation

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use Microsoft Publisher to create a concert program of music featuring a Baroque composer of their choice. They research their chosen composer using the provided internet links. They then create a computerized presentation.
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Soneka's Village

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students read a letter about the characteristics of the Maasai culture. After identifying them, they discuss how to live a pastoralist way of life. In groups, they discuss the roles of men and women in the country and what it might be...
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Daniel's Story Study Guide

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the plight of Jews during the Holocaust. In this World War II lesson, students read Daniel's Story by Carol Matas and complete the provided comprehension, characterization, and vocabulary activities.
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The Seasonal Round and The Cycle of Life

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars identify important dates in the life of the school and the community through reserach and interviewing. They identify important dates in the state and nation and research various holidays and special occasions. Students...
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Life of a Logger

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars are introduced to the work and lives of 19th century lumberjacks through a living history slide show presentation. They compare and contrast life 150 years ago with the present. Students describe the history of logging in...
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Exploring the Night Sky: Fall/Winter

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explain how moon phases occur. They explain three ways that the night sky has been used through history. Students locate some of the constellations in the night sky. They discuss stories and myths surrounding stars.
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The Magic Orange Tree

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders provide examples of folktales and their themes. They define a moral and give an example of a moral of a story. They read the story "The Magic Orange Tree" a Hatian folktale. They discuss events of the story and complete a...
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Coup to Revolution: U.S. foreign Policy in Iran

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read and discuss the Iran country Profile from the CIA World Factbook. They describe the current relationship between the United States and Iran. Students complete additional readings, and answer questions about them. They...
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Population Explosion Relay

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students study the concepts of seed dispersal, germination rate, exponential population growth, and predation by engaging in a bean 'weeds vs. natives' relay race. They illustrate how weeds out-compete other plants for space by crowding...
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The Credibility Challenge: In Search of Authority on the Internet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and interpret the background and practice in determining authority on the Internet. Then they identify how to tell whether an author has expertise or not, and whether they're getting the straight story. Students also...

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