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The Baby Elephant Walk

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Young scholars use the song Baby Elephant Walk to practice following a steady beat. In this coordinated movement lesson, students discuss baby elephants and their movements. Young scholars listen to the song 'Baby Elephant Walk' and...
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A Chair For My Mother

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create art inspired by literature. In this literature activity, students read A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams and then design cards and draw gifts they would present to new neighbors.
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Who is Privileged?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars discuss privileges. In this privilege lesson, students discuss the reasons that some people have privileges others don't and whether this is fair. They listen to a story and point out instances of privileges. 
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Holocaust Research Project

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students research multiple aspects of WWII. In this Holocaust lesson, students will use several primary source documents to write a 3 page pater on subjects concerning WWII, such as Kristallnacht, Ethnic Cleansing and the Holocaust.
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Integers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars graph integers on a number line. In this integers lesson, students create a colored foldable to assist them with notetaking and problem solving.  Young scholars complete exercises from text.
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Ratios

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify ratios to compare quantities and understand proportions. For this math lesson plan, students work in groups and use facts from the Holocaust to calculate ratios and percentages.
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Drama and Dance

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a dance that tells a story then they use the dance for inspiration and write their own. In this drama and dance lesson, students discover how the May and Aztec would dance to covey a concept or story. Students work in...
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Bible: Mayan Gods

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars discover beliefs and practices of the Mayans.  In this Mayan gods lesson, students discuss "The World Tree" of the Mayans, the three layers of the tree, and their meanings.  Young scholars discover the manner and purpose...
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Mayan Culture

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use RAFT prompts to write about Mayan society. In this lesson on Mayan culture, students research and then explain the Mayan hierarchy and social structure. As a culminating activity each student will write a newspaper article...
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Was That Fair?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners discuss the concept of fairness. In this fairness instructional activity, students look at different scenarios and see if the behavior seems fair. They talk about their answers with their classmates.
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Where in The World Am I?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the concept of absolution location. In this geography skills lesson, students discuss how to identify and locate latitude and longitude. Learners play a game to reinforce the skills.
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The Odyssey Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read and discuss part 1 of The Odyssey and create a mind map and visual images to represent vocabulary. In this reading lesson plan, 9th graders are introduced to poetry, and the Hero Cycle.
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Number Scrolls

For Teachers K
Students write the number line. In this numbers lesson, students write numbers in numeric order on a number scroll. They find patterns within this number line. 
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A Read-In

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore philosophy by participating in a philanthropic activity. In this book read-in lesson, students collect a group of used books and illustrate an image to go along with the story. Learners donate these books to a shelter or...
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Feeling Alone

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to the story, The Whispering Cloth and discuss the message of the story. In this feeling alone lesson, 2nd graders make connections about what feeling alone means to them. Students define and interpret experiences...
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Food Chains

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create their own food chains on Kidspiration starting from the energy of the sun and what it creates. In this food chains lesson plan, students learn about how insects eat plants and so on.
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Community of Fun

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss communities and why rules are important. In this community lesson plan, students compare and contrast communities with and without rules and play with parachutes and balls.
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Classification Introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students simulate classifying rocks using different colored skittles. In this earth science lesson, students create a Venn diagram according to their compiled information. They share this diagram in the class.
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Interpreting Data and Statistics using Graphs

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders interpret data. In this lesson on types of graphs, 7th graders construct, interpret, and analyze different graphs. This lesson includes worksheets and resources.
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Sacred Giving: When?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of sacred giving. In this philanthropy lesson, students research the tzedakah model as they read primary sources. Middle schoolers also participate in a Jewish tzedakah and reflect on the experience.