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Curated OER

Be a Manners Detective

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners fill out a sticker chart and identify behaviors for completing nice manners. In this nice manners lesson plan, students discuss behaviors that are nice.
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Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations using graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and graph their answer. They discuss the shape of their graph based on the function.
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Curated OER

Musical Tapestry

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the terms and structure of a bluegrass tune. They participate in a listening exercise that will challenge them to identify specific elements within a bluegrass musical arrangement.
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Curated OER

Our Cultural Classroom

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are introduced to the cultural diversity within their own classroom and relate this diversity to community, country and world. They create a visual family culture poster containing different aspects of their personal culture.
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Curated OER

Measuring for Perimeter

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders find the perimeter of a polygon. In this measurement activity, 3rd graders use yardsticks to measure straight-lined objects to the nearest 1/2 inch. Student choose a "mystery object," find the perimeter, and record it on...
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Curated OER

We the People... What Conflicting Opinions Did the Framers Have about the Completed Constitution?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study some of the disagreements about the Constitution which set the stage for the debates over its ratification. These are significant because many have to do with issues that are still discussed and debated today.
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Curated OER

Friday Forum

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research controversial issues and formulate their own opinion. They defend their position with supporting data and evaluate arguments from opposing viewpoints. They present their stand both verbally and in the written form.
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Curated OER

Which Court Would You Use?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study court system and the various levels of courts in their state. In groups, they create their own brief scenario for each court they have studied. As a follow-up activity, they match given scenarios to the correct court, as...
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Curated OER

Exploring For Copper Deposits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine ore deposits and identify factors in their origin. They analyze geologic maps, and locate porphyry copper deposits on a sediment geochemistry map.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Classroom Strategies: Anticipation Guides

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
An Anticipation Guide is a strategy that is used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic. Before reading a selection, students respond to several statements that challenge or support...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Anticipation Guide

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Anticipating is an effective reading strategy for readers of all ages. Utilize this template and graphic organizer to help your students become better readers.
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Indiana University

Indiana University L517: Anticipation Guides

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explanation of a teaching idea called Anticipation Guides from a college class site entitled "Advanced Study of the Teaching of Secondary School Reading." A prereading strategy, Anticipation Guides help set a purpose for reading and...
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Indiana University

Iu: Providing Students With a Purpose for Reading

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Discussion of providing students with a purpose for reading from a college class site entitled "Advanced Study of the Teaching of Secondary School Reading." Along with discussion and background on the topic, some specific strategies are...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Guided Comprehension: Previewing

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
This lesson introduces students to the comprehension technique of previewing. Students use anticipation guides to preview and predict stories and work in small groups.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Their Eyes Were Watching God: Chapters 1 5

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson students will complete an anticipation guide and then read Chapters 1-5 of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. It includes a study guide, a journal writing assignment, and a quiz over the selected chapters.
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Their Eyes Were Watching God: Chapters 16 20

For Students 9th - 10th
In this lesson students complete an anticipation guide and then read chapters 16-20 (the conclusion) of Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston. It includes a study guide, a journal writing assignment, and a quiz over the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Fly Away Home by Eve Bunting

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson is part of a week-long unit. It focuses on the pre-reading phase of guided reading. It aims to activate prior knowledge, preview vocabulary, and set a purpose for reading. This book deals with a very sensitive issue that most...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Complexity of Fear" by Mary C. Lamia, ph.d

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "The Complexity of Fear" by Mary C. Lamia, Ph.D., accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Safety Safari

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders will engage in nonfiction reading and writing strategies that will help them describe and adopt safe and healthy behaviors. An anticipation guide, a song, and several high-interest trade books will engage the the readers...
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Coping Mechanisms

For Students 7th - 8th
Work, school, money - these are some of the most common stressors in everyday life. The effects of stress on a person's mental and emotional health may vary, but without the proper tools to cope, stress can have serious consequences. It...
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Britannica School: Ruby Bridges: Connections Between Individuals, Ideas, Events

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Students will read an article about Ruby Bridges and watch a video of President Obama meeting with Ruby Bridges. They will complete an anticipation guide and a reflective essay based on this content.
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North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel Anticipation: Reaction Guide

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A model of a quick survey to give students to help them activate their prior knowledge of subject matter. Alter this survey to suit your particular subject.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Touching Spirit Bear

For Students 4th - 7th
A learning module that includes links to an anticipation guide, prediction sheet, author biography, vocabulary terms, videos, a character list, activities, and questions for use while reading Ben Mikaelsen's novel Touching Spirit Bear.