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Machines: Useful But Dangerous

For Teachers 1st
First graders study, observe, and use a simple machine. They study necessary safety and review posted safety rules related to using a machine and identify strategies for reporting any accidents or injuries.
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My Name is.....

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students utilize available technology to create, produce, and publish an alphabet pattern book. Students use publishing, multimedia and word processing for their writing. They create their own A My Name is Alice Class book based off the...
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What Firemen Read

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work in groups of three to five to conduct interview on members of the community. Once groups are formed, they draw an occupation from a hat and find a professional to interview from that occupation in their community. They...
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Famous African-Americans

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students choose a famous African American and research his/her life. After researching, they write a report. The teacher evaluates the research paper for content, creativity, writing skills and research skills.
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Four Dollars and Fifty Cents

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the book, Four Dollars and Fifty Cents, to discover ways that creditors can obtain payment from reluctant debtors
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Celebrate Abe Lincoln: A Primary Timeline Activity

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the qualities possessed by Abraham Lincoln. In this Abraham Lincoln instructional activity, students create a timeline of events that shows why Abraham Lincoln could overcome obstacles to be come President. Students...
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Biographies

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners read a biography and discuss what defines a biography. Students choose a biography of their own interest to read and write a report about one of the people in the biography. Reports are shared with classmates.
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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders focus on fluency by reading the book Charlotte's Web. In this reading strategies lesson, 4th graders partner read, do guided reading, and independent reading to increase fluency. Students use Venn Diagrams, discuss...
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Envisioning Equality

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the contributions of Civil Rights leaders. In this human justice lesson, students research selected websites about the accomplishments of leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. Students use their...
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders participate in a play to work on seeing events from a different perspective. Some of them are reporters, some cameramen and women, and others are interviewed. They put themselves in the shoes of the people in the book...
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Leap! Frog!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write a report stating facts and opinions based on frogs. Investigate and understand the changes that take place during the life cycle of a frog. Respond to language, meanings and ideas in different texts, relating them to...
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Arctic/Antarctic Animals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore animals of the Arctic and Antarctic and then create a report. They become aware of the great diversity among animals.
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On The Farm

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students study a dairy farm and also the crops that grow on farms. They research how we depend on farms to get the food we eat. They transform their findings and describe one the farms or make up their own. They turn the information...
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Contributions - Grade 3

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research and report on the contributions of the First Nations. In this First Nations contribution instructional activity, 3rd graders read and discuss books about the Metis, Inuit and other First Nations. They compare and...
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Author of the Month

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research authors on the Web each month in based on the themes in their reading book. They create an author booklet which includes a picture and biographical information.
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Fossils Lesson 4 - Who Are Some Famous Fossil Hunters and What Are Their Finds?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research and develop a presentation about a famous fossil hunter/archaeologist. For this fossil hunter/archaeologist lesson, students listen to a reading of Don Brown's, Rare Treasure: Mary Anning and Her Remarkable Discoveries....
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Freedom and You

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research the American Revolution. In this Revolutionary War lesson, students research facts about the American Revolution, write an expository essay, and peer edit for good content. The paper is suggested to be written after...
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Marine Biology Field Trips

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students visit a Marine Biology study area 2-3 times and write a report after the last visit. They participate in the Marine Biology field trips working with lab partners. They complete data sheets to write their primitive environmental...
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THE TRAVELS OF BABAR: An Adventure in Scales

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students locate and identify the seven continents. They use longitude and latitude in establishing a location. Students enhance the knowledge of geographical location with cultures. Individuals or small groups research multiple aspects...
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Creation Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and research American Indian creation stories as a way to understand the origins of American Literature. They conduct Internet research utilizing Internet search engines. They create an online report page as well as write...
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The Perfect Pet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In 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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Importance of the Rain Forest

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use the Internet to conduct a research project.  In this rain forest instructional activity, students work in groups to research different parts of the rain forest.  Students research climate, foods, house products and...
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A Classical Maya News Report

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the culture of the Mayans. In this early civilizations instructional activity, students research selected Maya city-states including Tikal, Clakmul, Piedras Niegras, and Uaxactun. Students use their research...
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Probing Our Solar System

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders engage in a lesson utilizing small group activities and individual work incorporating student research on space satellites, probes and international connections. They, in groups, construct information disks, timelines, and...

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