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Good vs. Well

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use the Smart Board to enhance learning.  In this vocabulary lesson, 4th graders practice using context clues to fill in missing words, learn the difference between using the words good and well, and practice what...
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Taking a picture Walk

For Teachers 1st
First graders use question words to answer comprehension questions.  In this reading strategies lesson, 1st graders use picture cues and predict events in a story. Students use context clues to understand unfamiliar words....
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Drafting

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use transitions to connect the beginning, middle and end of their writing. In this lesson plan on drafting a story, students use a graphic organizer sandwich to put pictures back together and recognize a specific order.
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Drafting

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students engage in the writing process. In this drafting lesson, students research different types of genres to find which they enjoy reading and writing. They review the drama in a story and discuss different story prompts. 
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The Real Tooth Fairy

For Teachers 1st
First graders listen to the story "The Real Tooth Fairy and explore the concept of mental images. In this mental image lesson, 1st graders create a mental image of what the tooth fairy looks like. Students listen to the teacher model...
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Climate Change

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare the Arctic and Antarctic.  In this climate lesson plan students work in groups, research and complete an oral report or a poster. 
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Exporing Our Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners explore attributes of the community in which they live. They compare rural, urban and suburban communities and attempt to classify their own community. Each group illustrates their assigned area by drawing buildings, trees,...
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What Is A Community?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners engage in a instructional activity which introduces the definition of a community and challenges them to explore the characteristics of their own community. This instructional activity uses the true story of Humphrey the Lost...
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Civic Virtue in Democracy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and describe characteristics of civic virtue. Following a class discussion, they create their own definitions of civic virtue. They write essays based on their own definitions and formulate conclusions on the state of...
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Philanthropy and Citizenship-Hand in Hand

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students define philanthropy and evaluate how the government would functin without the help of volunteers. They write song lyrics, participate in a class discussion, and complete a Venn diagram.
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Our Family

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the roles of family members. They read books, discuss the special talents of household members, and create a class family album book using photographs brought in by the students.
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Your Land, My Land, Woody's Land, Too

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to the folksinger, Woody Guthrie, and his legendary song This Land Is Your Land. After listening to the song, students engage in a discussion which emphasizes that Woody Guthrie wrote songs for everyone;...
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For the Well-being of Our Citizens Lesson 2: Poverty And Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the definitions of poverty and impoverishment. They design a poster that show the Articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights that are violated by poverty. They write an article for the school...
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Day in the Life of a Homeless Person

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine a day from the point of view of a homeless person. They listen to and discuss two stories, identify ways to help homeless people, watch a Reading Rainbow video, and write an essay.
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Food for Thought: Hunger???Around the Block, Around the World LESSON 2: Local Hunger and Malnutrition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the difference between hunger and malnutrition. They study the idea of hunger as a theme in literature while discovering how communities can solve hunger problems.
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Different! Diverse! Dynamic! Lesson 2: Teaching Peace Through Literature And Song

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate bullying and discrimination and draw pictures of a personal response to being bullied. They read Thank You, Mr. Falkner by Patricia Polacco, to determine the philosophic act that the main character performs....
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What is a Hero? Heroism in Greek Mythology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the tales of Greek mythology and discuss what it means to be a hero. They associate acts of epic heroism with philanthropy noting that these characters acted in a larger than life manner to secure the common good.
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Classification Practice-Animals

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students use pictures of animals to make a classification system. In this classification lesson plan, students are given pictures of different animals. They create a classification system for the animals and identify what they have in...
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Cinderella Project

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners compare and contrast the stories of "Cinderella" and "Little Gold Star." Students discuss the magic helper in both stories. Learners become the magic helper by bestowing random acts of kindness on others. Students receive stars...
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Compliments can Change the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the definition of philanthropy as it relates to bullying. In this moral values lesson, students listen to the book Thank you, Mr. Falker and identify how the main character was bullied. Students define philanthropy, and...
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The Man, The Dream

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discuss how one person's life can affect a community . In this Martin Luther King Jr. lesson, students read about Dr. King's life and contributions. They formulate ideas about how they can meet the needs of their own community.
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Reaching to the Clouds for Equality

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the concept of equality. In this Martin Luther King, Jr. instructional activity, students read Martin's Big Words, discuss fairness, and create a cloud with their dream recorded on it.
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Learning the Beat

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify gifts found in folktales. In this folktale lesson plan, students read the Hindi folktale "The Drum" and discuss the value of gifts such as time, talent, treasure, etc. Students also create drum beats.
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The Great School Clean-Up

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students clean up their school grounds. In this environmental stewardship activity, students take part in cleaning their school area and reflect on the experience.

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