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Summing Up the Disaster

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to news writing being a concise, factual, and informative type of writing. They assess that publishing an article in a newspaper style utilizes a word processing program. Each student researches the Titanic and...
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Ticky Goes to Jr. Map School

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the compass rose and North - East - South - West.
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Personal Patriots

For Teachers 1st
First graders review the Pledge of Allegiance and symbols of America. Students discuss the sequence used to say the Pledge of Allegiance. They practice reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Students view symbols of things they know and...
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Countries of Africa

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the different countries of Africa. In this African geography lesson, students choose an African country to investigate and construct the country's flag. Learners use a map of Africa to color in their country.
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Japan Society

Popular Culture and Japan’s Gross National Cool

For Teachers 7th - 9th
From Manga to Godzilla and Pokemon, Japanese pop culture has been taking the globe by storm. This phenomenon is called "soft power." Learners will examine the differences between hard and soft power, as well as learn the historical and...
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Promote Nonviolence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Take a look at the topic of violence as seen in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Discuss together the values that Atticus holds and brainstorm ways to combat violence in a similar manner to what he portrays in the novel. Get your...
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Alphabetize For A Reason

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners organize information by using the alphabet. Students organize materials alphabetically. Learners alphabetize with the first, second and third letters of a set of words. Students discover applications for alphabetical order.
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Kids Yoga Stories

Valentine's Day - LOVE

For Teachers K - 3rd
Open your heart with a refreshing yoga session designed for Valentine's Day. With visual cues of hearts and other festive decorations, participants begin a series of yoga poses designed to open their heart chakras and to reflect on the...
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The South, the North and the Great Migration: Blues and Literature

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Here is a complex lesson plan that interweaves the history of the Jim Crow South and the Great Migration with the study of poetry, art, and blues music from the Harlem Renaissance. The plan helps young historians develop a deep...
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Compare and Contrast Cultures

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Using informational text to make cross cultural comparisons is a great way to build a global understanding and comparative analysis skills. With several handy worksheets and a Venn diagram the class will read to make cross textual...
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Consumerism: No Purchase Necessary

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners read a script that helps them understand the ins and outs of consumerism. They watch a video (not included), and engage in two additional activities. The lesson engages critical thinking skills and brings awareness to the...
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Manchester University

Veteran’s Day

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
Before honoring courageous veterans, get to know more about who they are and why November 11th is a special day. Scholars obtain such information through a read aloud of Eve Bunting's The Wall, grand conversation, and letter writing...
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Institute for Humane Education

In Your Face: Reclaiming Billboards

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Ads here, ads there, ads everywhere—but what do they communicate? Pupils discuss this topic and develop a list of personal values. They then work as creative directors at an advertising firm to create billboards that reflect community...
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Wildlife on the African Savanna

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss African Savanna, choose and illustrate example of wildlife that is found in the Savanna, and write paragraph describing wildlife they chose to draw.
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Africa's Climatic Regions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the different climates and vegetation of Africa, and compare them to similar climatic regions found in the United States.
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Let's Read! Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z.

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story Eating the Alphabet: Fruits and Vegetables from A to Z by Lois Ehlert, and try at least one new fruit or vegetable.
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Apple Exploration!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore a variety of classroom stations about apples and Johnny Appleseed.
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Jamestown Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify and share Primary Sources in Early American History by Janey Levy. Then they discuss the usefulness of using primary sources in uncovering the past. Students also research original documents from Jamestown to complete...
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Using the Tools in Your Community

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research a profession in their community that uses tools to help the community. In this professions lesson plan, 3rd graders complete computer research to research the profession and present it to the class.
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Our Lives and the Four Seasons

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students compare and contrast the four seasons. Using this information, they determine the plant, animal and environmental activities that can be enjoyed in each season. They discuss why the seasons must change and how humans adapt to them.
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Vietnam Today

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover the Vietnam of today. In this research skills lesson plan, students identify what the country is like today. Students select projects from the provided list to complete and share with their classmates.
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Job Day

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss jobs in the community. In this lesson on careers, 1st graders read and discuss different jobs in the community. They find new vocabulary and discuss what job they would like when they get older.  
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Managing Your Money

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students use the internet to gather information on saving money. They describe the history of money and the responsibilities of the United States Mint. They list their own personal goals and keep a journal as they operate a lemonade...
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It's All About Me

For Teachers K
Students engage in a variety of activities to develop the skills they need to answer questions about themselves. They respond to questions relating to their ages, names and favorite colors.

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