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Newspaper Articles

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders summarize a newspaper article. In this writing lesson students choose a newspaper article about an environmental issue. The students summarize the article and devise a solution to the environmental issue.
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Vocabulary Charades

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore new vocabulary words by participating in a group activity. For this vocabulary role-playing lesson, students collaborate in groups to play a game of charades with new vocabulary words. Students are given points based on...
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Soliloquy Performances

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate soliloquies. In this performing arts lesson, students discuss figurative language within soliloquies and then perform a soliloquy to the rest of the class.
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Poetry in Music

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders look at poetry in music. In this language arts instructional activity, 6th graders listen to and read the lyrics of songs to find the poetic aspects of them. They focus on similes and metaphors and write their own songs...
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Identifying Angles

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze angles and determine if they are acute, right, or obtuse. In this angles lesson plan, 3rd graders study the definition and characteristics of each angle. Students then do a worksheet to identify the name of the angle.
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Creative Writing Poem

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write poetry using imagery and practice poetry presentation. For this poetry lesson, 5th graders listen as the teacher reads a humorous poem using different voice modulations and presentation techniques. They discuss the...
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What's Wild?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders define domesticated animal and wildlife. For this animal lesson, 3rd graders cut pictures out of magazines of both types of animals and make two collages with the pictures.
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The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in a discussion about the Declaration of Independence.  In this Declaration of Independence lesson, 5th graders write imaginary stories in the voice of a member of the committee at Independence hall....
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Bullying

For Teachers 1st
First graders learn healthy ways to express their feelings, needs and wants.  In this bullying lesson, 1st graders read A Bad Case of the Stripes, discuss why the main character is getting bullied, dicuss why it's okay to be...
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Social Studies Integrated with Writing Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st
First graders access prior knowledge about goods and pricing.  In this scarcity lesson, 1st graders understand the meaning of scarcity and how it effects people.  Students prepare for a boat trip and choose three things to...
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Identifying the Beat

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders listen to various songs. In this musical properties lesson, 6th graders work in groups to identify musical selections, practice tapping the beat, review time signatures, and identify the meter of different songs.
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Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore battle plans using grids. In this linear equation lesson, 7th graders see how math is used in battle. Students create a grid on the floor using tape and plastic army men to serve as the points. Students...
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Indianapolis 500 Unit-Science

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders access prior knowledge of simple machines to build a car. In this car design lesson, 4th graders create and race their cars.  Students evaluate what was good and bad about their designs. Each car will incorporate a...
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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...
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Building A Nation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students build their own nation in groups where they create a name, flag, declaration of independence, form of government, mathematical layout, and more. In this nation lesson plan, students also provide a scale drawing of their nation...
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Sweat Your Socks Off

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore evaporation by conducting an experiment.  In this water properties activity, 4th graders examine the differences between two socks that get wet, one which is placed in front of a fan.  Students discuss...
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Health (General Wellness)

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore their personal health by completing a worksheet.  In this healthy living lesson, 7th graders examine the health triangle and research ways to prevent at risk behavior.  Students complete a health survey...
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The History of the First Thanksgiving

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete a project about the first Thanksgiving.  In this history lesson plan, 1st graders read The Pilgrim's First Thanksgiving, answer comprehension questions, and complete a booklet about the first Thanksgiving.
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Harriet Tubman Integrated Unit

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students organize facts about Harriet Tubman. In this writing lesson, students research Harriet Tubman, sort facts about her into two categories, and use the information they have found to write about her life in complete paragraphs.
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Science as Inquiry: what is starch and how can we test it?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss nutrients and examine foods for starch.  In this starch testing lesson, 6th graders use iodine to test foods for starch and record their results. Students complete a worksheet and self reflection.
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Park Brochures

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate natural environments by researching national parks. In this brochure making lesson, 6th graders explore a specific national park and research it's information by utilizing the web. Students create travel...
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Multiply Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners solve polynomial problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students multiply polynomial equations using FOIL and quadratic formula. They complete the square and factor by grouping.
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Changing the Different Currency of Different Countries

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students change the money used in different countries into our currency. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite word problems using variables and inequalities. They label each unknown with a letter and identify the steps needed to...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials and other quadratic functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve trinomials containing negative and positive coefficients. They factor quadratics of difference squares as well as regular...

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