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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Magic Rocks [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships. Then,...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Asian Pacific American Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice Scholastic site that looks at what it means to be an Asian Pacific American. Includes stories from Angel Island, Japanese Americans during WWII, and background on and interviews with notable Asian Americans.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Insect Crafts

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An extensive list of elementary insect crafts. Each activity contains a list of everyday materials, and detailed instructions.
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abcteach

Abcteach: Valentine's Day Activities

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] How do you plan on celebrating Valentine's Day in your classroom? This resource provides links to activities and information that will aid you in your planning. This site features crossword puzzle, math...
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Broward Education Foundation

Broward Education Foundation: Rocking Chair Blues [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Rocking Chair Blues is an innovative student driven activity which demonstrates that we as a society can easily be hypnotized by the overwhelming positives of technological advancements. Students will accomplish specific tasks over a...
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Other

Mexican Activities for Kids

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students of all ages will enjoy these creative art projects and recipes! Provides photo examples and step-by-step instructions.
Website
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Kids Web Japan: Culture Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
Sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this comprehensive site explains traditional Japanese arts, crafts, and culture in a way that's very friendly to younger students. Traditional arts covered include drumming, the tea...
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University of Arizona

U of Arizona: Using Live Insects in Elem. Classrooms

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A collection of twenty lessons with science and math activities that use live insects.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Changing Seasons: Collection

For Students Pre-K - K
Join PBS KIDS and explore the seasons: fall, winter, and spring! The lessons have been co-designed by museum and educational partners and feature many of your PBS KIDS friends. Introduce media clips, extension activities, articles, and...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Insect Theme Page

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Insect rhymes, crafts, coloring printouts, and quizzes are collected by Enchanted Learning. Color pictures, diagrams, and charts are included.
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Other

Yamaha: Papercrafts

For Students 9th - 10th
Downloadable PDF papercraft (origami) patterns for motorcycles, animals, and seasonal Japanese materials. Patterns include sophisticated designs that will definitely require skill to complete.
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Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Volcanoes

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this virtual field trip find out about how volcanoes are formed and what kind of destruction can they cause. Discover how volcanoes affect our environment and where can you find active volcanoes on earth and on other planets.
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Other

Abrams Books: Picture Day Perfection: A Common Core State Standards Aligned

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
This activity and discussion guide uses the book "Picture Day Perfect" to teach multiple common core state standards for language arts. Included in this lesson are discussion questions, a craft project, printable worksheets, and an...
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: St. Patrick's Day

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Great resource for St. Patrick's Day activities, art projects and more.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Build a Balloon Car

For Students 6th - 8th
With craft and recycled materials, kids can make all kinds of rolling vehicles. Add balloons to make this balloon car and see Newton's laws of motion in action.
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Nature's Recyclers Coloring Book

For Students 3rd - 5th
Did you know that nature has its own clean-up crew and recycling staff? Yeah, there aremany plants and animals that help recycle natural materials in our environment. They take deadmaterials and turn them back into rich soil. Use this...
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abcteach

Abcteach: Kwanzaa

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This site features a worksheet focused on the seven Kwanzaa principles.