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Characteristics and Functions of Money

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the function and characteristics of money. In this financial education lesson plan, 4th graders read the book The Go-Around Dollar by Johnston Adams. This book sparks a conversation on how money is used and the...
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A Child's Daily Life in South Africa

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners compare the life of a child in South Africa to the life of a child in America. In this multicultural education lesson, students read the book Not So Fast Songololo and discuss the differences and similarities between their lives...
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Let's Celebrate Hanukkah!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify and analyze various multicultural celebrations. They list their prior knowledge of the Jewish Holiday known as Hanukkah and listen to various books about the celebration. Students also compare and contrast Hanukkah to...
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Feast For 10

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students complete a variety of activities related to the book "Feast For 10" by Cathryn Falwell. They read the book and follow the recipe for pumpkin pie from the story. Students then write about their cooking experience, describe the...
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Animal Sounds

For Teachers Pre-K
Students listen to books about animals. In this animal sound and characteristics lesson, students listen to books and a tape of animal and then identify which animal makes that sound. Students discuss and act out how the animal acts.
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The Magic Pot

For Teachers Pre-K
In this reading comprehension activity, students use the book "The Magic Pot," to explore many concepts including; story elements, sequencing, and phonics. Students also practice making doubles using coins and "magic pots." This very...
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What Are Our Common Values?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students make a poster. In this values lesson plan, students read the Preamble to the Constitution and discuss the core democratic values that are found there and in the Declaration of Independence. Students are each assigned a core...
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Chrysanthemum

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the main story elements in the book Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes. In this literacy lesson plan, students listen to the book and use a guided reading ball check for comprehension. Students answer questions such as "Who...
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Price

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete worksheets on producers and consumers and the total price of a group of items. In this price lesson plan, 1st graders read the book A Dollar for Penny in order to understand price, producers, and consumers, and...
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At the Governor's Mansion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners visit Florida Governor's mansion online, and create class book about interesting facts and trivia.
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My Favorite Animal and Me

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research their favorite animal. They create their own fact book to share about their animal and their habitat.
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Tarantula Shoes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read a book about Ryan O'Keefe, a young man who wants a pair of basketball shoes promoted by a basketball star. They explore about spending, saving, opportunity cost, and trade-offs as they study Ryan's decisions throughout the...
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The Perfect Pet

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this writing worksheet, students write a report about a pet they own, have owned, or would like to have. Students read a nonfiction pet book, then write the report, answering all of the 7 questions listed.
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The Magic Pot

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete activities with the book The Magic Pot. In this comprehension lesson plan, 2nd graders read the story, answer comprehension questions, and create a storyboard. They also complete Magic Pot math by working on...
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Phrase Card Reading

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after reading and discussing the book, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing," by Judy Bloom, complete a vocabulary worksheet and read sections from the book fluently and accurately. They utilize dictionaries and thesauruses...
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No Choice!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars investigate freedom. In this character development and U.S. history lesson, students participate in role playing in which the teacher assigns recess restrictions including whom they play with and what they play. Young...
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From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students listen to From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil F. Frankweiler and discuss wants and needs.  In this iincome and expenses lesson, students relate the adventures of the children in the book to a real life financial...
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Service Project Letter to the Principal

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students talk about being a good citizen and what it means to them.  In this citizenship instructional activity, students read, Arthur Meets the President and discuss the aspects of the book as they go along.  Students...
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"A Lesson Before Dying" by Ernest J. Gaines

For Teachers 8th - 12th
An exploration of the book "A Lesson Before Dying" can lead students to discussions about the role of men in society.
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Literacy Centers- Kindergarten

For Teachers K
Students, after reading the Three Bears, talk about finding a task that is "just right" for them and work at Literacy Centers.
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writing mini lessons

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students pair up and talk about a story, plot, or incident they are working on in writing workshop. Ask the listener to note when his interest is piqued and to share those moments with the storyteller. Those points of intrigue are all...
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Dr. Seuss Author Study

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen to a story, then use the same format to write a class book.
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Exploring Explorers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students gather information about a 15th to 17th century explorer and prepare a script in talk show format about the individual. Finally, students make a video following the script and present it to the class.
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Young Learner's Writing Workshop 2

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students choose a short story or book and a student takes on the role of one of the characters in the story. They complete an interview worksheet and then students question each other further about the character they are playing.

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