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My "I Spy" Book

For Teachers K
Students create an "I Spy" book. In this book writing lesson, students work in groups to come up with a topic for their page. They create individual pages in the "I Spy" format. 
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What Is Your Gripe?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss historical examples of social injustice and identify perceived social injustices today. They share incidents in their lives when they confronted such experiences.
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CHARTING NEPTUNE'S REALM

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students design a twenty-first century book cover based on the concepts and designs of the eighteenth century.
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Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders read Hawthorne's, "The Scarlet Letter" prior to doing the project. They find a contemporary person who has been shunned by society, write an essay, and give an oral presentation about the person.
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Writing Through Reading

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to a new method of writing developed by Robert Gay. In groups, they practice retelling or rewriting one of their fellow classmates stories. They are also introduced to the technique of transcribing and write in...
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Coming to America: Opportunities, Risks, Consequences

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils examine the immigrants of various cultures throughout the world. In groups, they identify the push and pull factors of those immigrating and the risks and consequences they are subject do when going through the immigration...
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Finding Yourself Through Autobiography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars read the writings of individuals whom they know and admire. They see that writing about themselves is worthwhile and important and helps them become better writers. They share their own life experiences, write about...
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WWI Document Based Essay

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read various primary source documents on World War I. After reading each document, they answer discussion questions. Using the internet, they identify the causes of World War I as layed out by President Wilson and his reasons...
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The Three Little Pigs

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a fairy tales characteristics chart after listening to varoius fairy tales. Individually, they listen to three different versions of "The Three Little Pigs" and complete a separate chart comparing them as well....
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Beatrix Potter: Author Study

For Teachers K - 1st
Students are introduced to the life and works of Beatrix Potter. Individually, they use the site to read about one character in her books and print out a picture. They create a report and share their information with the class.
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Language and Literacy Support through Photography

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars experience creating realia with digital photos to increase their vocabularies. They practice creating meaningful digital photo books that the students can take home and read with their families. Each student interacts with...
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Designing Scavengers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a headline that captures the most important aspects of the People's Design Award. In this design lesson, students are introduced to The People's Design Award and collaborate to create a headline for a newspaper article....
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Health Grade 3

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore respect. For this lesson about respecting others and their property, 3rd graders learn hoe to be nice to other people. Students discuss different situations and whether or not it is being respectful. Students write...
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Understanding Advocacy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the work of Jane Goodall. In this advocacy lesson, students investigate the life and work of Jane Goodall. Learners examine her work as an animal advocate and explore their own personal advocacy styles.
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Puppy Poop Pouch

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a device to hold dog poop to help keep trails clean.  In this animal care lesson plan, students utilize donated fabric to create a couple hundred pouches to help people clean up after their dog.  Students spread awareness...
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Machiavelli's The Prince

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast their concepts of leadership with Machiavelli's, as outlines in The Prince. In this literature lesson, students identify positions that call for leadership and brainstorm qualities necessary for such a...
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Grab Hands and Run: Understanding Human Rights

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read the novel Grab Hands and Run by Frances Temple. They explore the effects of war on human rights. Students explore the idea that human rights are protected by the United Nations. They identify the human rights that were...
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Who 's Who on the Hill

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students are introduced to the roles played by the various people on Parliament Hill. They create a comprehensive trading card as outlined in the accompanying format.
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An Extraordinary Woman

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils research a famous woman from a previous lesson. They develop a chant about her and her accomplishments. They share their findings with the community.
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How Prophet-able Are You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the role of prophets/advocates in society and define qualities and characteristics of an effective prophet. They list qualities of prophets and discuss which characteristic is most important.
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Keeping Us in Stitches Activity: Interviewing a Quilter

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students investigate the process of quilting. They conduct Internet research, brainstorm and develop a list of questions to ask quilters, and interview a quilter about the process of making a quilt.
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Togo's New President

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers read an article about Togo's new President. They locate Togo on a map. They practice using new vocabulary they find in the story. They also complete worksheets.
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Words in the News: Togo's New President

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils discuss how Americans elect a new president. They locate where the country of Togo is on a world map. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words with their defintions. They read an article about Togo's new...
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Who's Town is This, Anyway?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders work in cooperative groups to simulate a town government as they consider an important change in their community growth. They analyze a real problem in the community and then determine their goals to fix it and make a...

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