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Sign Language 1

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore signs and vocabulary linked to the work of Keith Haring.
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A CLOSER LOOK

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students group objects by their physical characteristics and various compositions using literature to stimulate recall.
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Photo Pen Pals

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils learn to write a descriptive friendly letter to a pen pal.
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Paying Attention: an exercise in mindfulness

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use a simple poem that introduces a clear, structured writing exercise about 8.
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SlangQuest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use the internet to discover five slang terms that could be used in a conversation at work. They write their own dialogues using the slang terms. They role play one of the skits.
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From Bolls To Bolts

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the concept of cotton manufacturing. The skills of setting statements in chronological order is developed. They are shown pictures of products and place them in order. The lesson plan includes background information...
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SEASHELLS - PENCIL DRAWINGS

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore realism through drawing techniques to create 3D drawing on a 2D surface. They review steps of drawing and vocabulary and develop eye hand coordination while creating their own sketch. Upon completion of sketch students...
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Patriotic Cards

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discuss color symbolism and patriotic colors of red, white, and blue, and create patriotic cards using Fiskars CardBoss and ShapeBoss, and Starter or Celebration Card Stencil Set.
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Doctor Check-Up

For Teachers K
Students recognize the short vowel o in written and spoken language. Through matching activities, students discriminate the short vowel o from the long vowel o. They associate the phoneme with its letter representation and identify the...
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Telephone Fun!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students complete a variety of activities related to the /f/ sound. As a class they recite a tongue twister, and identify the words containing the /f/ sound. Students trace and write the letter "F," and in pairs identify picture flash...
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Spelling Connections: Assessment and Review

For Students 7th - 8th
In this spelling worksheet, students learn to spell a list of 20 words. There is no obvious connection between the words. Students write each word one time on the lines. There are additional at-home activities listed.
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Rhythmic Movement

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete activities to learn about rhythm. In this rhythm and movement lesson, students role play a marching activity in groups. Students listen to music and move according to decorations. Students march in formations to learn...
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The Poetry Archive

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover how to express their feeling poetically. In this poetry instructional activity, students discuss their feelings, descriptive language to describe these feelings, and create poems.
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Paper Bag Picnic

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students create a paper bag picnic. In this craft lesson, students cut off the top of a paper bag and glue it like a handle to make a basket. They cut out food, plates, and utensils for a make believe picnic. 
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Expressing Anger

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students distinguish among the different styles of anger. In this psychology lesson, students evaluate their personal style of anger and its effectiveness. They brainstorm ways to control it.
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Characteristics of Navajo Pottery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this Native American pottery worksheet, middle schoolers will look at examples of Navajo pottery online and complete 5 short answer questions about the pottery. A rubric for evaluating the answers is included.
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Bouncing Bubbles

For Teachers K
Students complete a variety of activities exploring the joys and science of bubbles. They listen to the book "Bubbles Bubbles" by Mercer Mayer, create a bubble picture using Kid Pix, and explore blowing bubbles. Students experiment...
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Diversity Quilt: A Lesson on Culture

For Teachers 10th - 11th
After brainstorming the various aspects of cultural identity, class members interview each other, examine video clips, and read stories to discover how these aspects reveal one's cultural identity. Individuals then craft a quilt square...
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The Map Cartouche

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss the history and purpose of cartouches. They examine examples of cartouches and design an original example with symbols of their choosing.
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Paper Mache Masks

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create masks using paper mache and a variety of '"found" objects.
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Home Design

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Young scholars investigate house structures by examining photographs.  In this architecture lesson, students read the book Houses and Homes, analyzing the different structures and materials.  Young scholars utilize mud to...
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Dinosaur Eggs

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars hunt for dinosaur eggs that the teacher has made and hidden on the playground. students open the eggs to find the dinosaur inside and experience archeology first hand.
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Watercolor Leaves

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore autumn leaves. In this autumn lesson plan, students read a story about fall and discuss why leaves change. Young scholars examine fall leaves and trace leaves onto paper. Students may use watercolors to decorate...
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Mock Fly-Tying

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students make their own fly-fishing flies.  In this aquatic macroinvertebrates lesson, students look at images of different species of aquatic macroinvertebrates.  Students compare the similarities and differences among the...