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Filling the Time

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students predict what sort of activities can be accomplished during the allotted time. In this time lesson, students record their predictions and perform the activities they predicted that they could accomplish within the 20 minute time...
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Edible Resource Maps

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work in groups to create an edible resource map showing locations of at least five resources in the United States. Students research on the internet different regions and the resources that are found in those areas. They...
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Introducing the Incredible RBT-2000

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct a miniature robot using recyclable materials. They write a descriptive explanation from the robot's point of view explaining how it aid in protecting the environment.
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Understanding the Layers of the Earth

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the three layers of the Earth describing the composition, thickness, and temperature of each layer. Layers are compared and contrasted and data unearthed placed into graphic organizers.
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Looking at the Civil War through the lens of local history." Teaching

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research life in Plymouth during the Civil War. Using the internet and other resources, students examine the historical effects of the Civil War. In groups, they publish a newspaper explaining the events of the day.
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World War I: People, Places, and Events

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the people, places, and events of World War I. They select a topic, conduct research, read and discuss a bibliography handout, and create a biography, newspaper, diorama, or comparative maps to present their research...
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Where Is Japan? How Far Is That?

For Teachers 1st
First graders use literature and hands-on activities with maps and globes to explain distance and tools used to measure distance. They select tools to measure various objects in the classroom, then apply those concepts to their map...
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And Now, the News from Iraq

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the challenges facing Iraqi voters and various attitudes toward the election. They research topics related to the January 2005 election, then write segments for a television news hour.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 2, Lesson 11: A Stitch in Time

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate the culturally artistic value of quilts, the importance of trade in meeting basic needs, and the conservation of natural resources.
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Wanted Poster

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine a fairy tale character of their choice in great detail. They create a wanted poster that includes the following: a picture of the character, a written description of his/her appearance, a reward amount, and reasonthe...
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Tolerance: Gender Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore why some professions have been gender-dominant in the past. In this lesson, students identify some professions that have typically had one specific gender employed in the past, then research that job to see when it...
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Where Am I? Determining Relative Location

For Teachers K
Students use position words to describe where their teacher is sitting and read a story that makes use of position words. For this spatial lesson, students make a stick puppet and play Simon Says focusing on using position words in the...
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Say It Like A Character

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers read a story and retell it to the class by role-playing one of the characters. In groups, they use the correct facial expressions along with body language and voice to convince the others in their group that they are...
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Read Write Think: Book Report Alternative Creating a New Book Cover

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Contains plans for four lessons that ask students to create new book covers as an alternative to the traditional book report. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
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Crayola: Coming Attractions Theater (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A fun twist on the standard book report! At this learners work on their sequencing skills, while creating a "Theatre," to display their book report. Also provides resources and adaptations. (To access this lesson plan, you must register...
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Orca Book Publishers: The Trouble With Liberty: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A new girl has transferred to the school and seems to have everything - money, looks, friends. Problems emerge when she claims a teacher sexually assaulted her but there are conflicting reports of what actually happened. This teacher's...
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Read Write Think: Research Paper Strategies

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Students use picture books in this lesson to find ideas for research paper topics and structures. Through the use of these resources, students are able to shape content in a much more meaningful way.

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