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Can you Summarize?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write summaries of non-fiction articles in this instructional activity. They read the article silently and then pick out the main points. Students list the main events as a whole class activity, and then they individually...
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Weather and Seasons

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars look through pictures to examine the seasons and seasonal activities which include the Salish months and traditional activities for each month. They also discover why certain activities are done at the same time each year...
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Let Me Tell You What I Know

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders summarize a selected piece of fiction text. After completing a summary through guided practice, 4th graders, working in groups read a portion of the novel, "Hatchet." They write a summary paragraph using the process...
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We Are All Different in Many Ways!

For Teachers K
Students draw a picture with only one color crayon. As a class, they discuss how the world would be different if there were only one color crayon to use. After being read a book, they discuss how each person is important even though...
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Language Arts: Reading for Information

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover how to turn book titles into questions in order to locate the information during their reading. Using t-charts, they list titles and subtitles with the questions they suggest. Gradually, 6th graders progress from...
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Science That's Out of This World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners use iChat AV and an iSight camera to "meet with" a space scientist to ask and answer questions, visit relevant websites, and broaden their understanding of the solar system and space. They videoconference with a sientist and...
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The Chocolate War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils participate in a variety of activities in order to take part in a layered curriculum unit that focuses on a novel study. This allows for a student centered classroom and instructional practices.
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This Is Our Town

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use digital cameras to document their community through the use of photographs, artwork and writing. They create a community tribute book that includes essays, artwork and pictures. Afterwards, they debate the benefits and...
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Triangles, Triangles, Triangles

For Teachers K
Pupils view several different types of triangles. They discuss attributes of a triangle with a partner. Students use a straw cut into pieces to create a triangle. They complete a Triangle Hunt worksheet (teacher created). Pupils search...
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Ship Shape

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore shapes. After reading books about shapes, 2nd graders describe the properties of various shapes. They identify shapes if they have been rotated, flipped, or slid. Students create shapes using drawings and geoboards.
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Reading Contract

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this reading worksheet, students write the title of a book they plan on reading and how they will share what they have read once they are finished. Both teacher and student sign the agreement.
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Number The Stars

For Students 6th - 8th
In this language arts worksheet, middle schoolers examine the book called Number The Stars. They write the summary while following the directions at the top of the page.
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Good Night, Gorilla Activity Card

For Students Pre-K - K
For this reading worksheet, students respond to the book Good Night, Gorilla by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students cut out the 8 pictures at the bottom of the page. Parents read the story summary and students paste...
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Japanese Festival Mask Making

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers learn about Japanese culture and make a mask. For this lesson about Japanese mask-making, students use research and art to explore the Japanese culture. Middle schoolers research Japanese masks. Students design their own...
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Rosa Parks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the heroic actions of Rosa Parks. In this African-American instructional activity, students read the book, Rosa Parks: My Storyand create a timeline of the events from the biography.
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Columbus Day-Activity Center

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in various Columbus Day activities. In this holiday lesson, students construct paper boats and read various books about Columbus. Students are shown an educational video about Columbus to reinforce factual information.
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Leading with Respect

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners identify and explore ways respect contributes to leadership. In this leadership lesson plan, students define respect and identify ways to be respectful. Learners write about a time they were disrespectful and the consequences....
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The Human Animal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore non-verbal communication. In this animal communication activity, students study body language and other forms of non-verbal communication. Students write a summary of their findings to discuss with the class. This...
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Esperanza Rising- Metacognition

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders develop metacognitive skills while reading Esperanza Rising. In this comprehension strategies lesson, 6th graders read a chapter from the book and discuss questions with a small group. Students share with their peers. 
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Wild Things - Texture And Pattern

For Teachers K
Students implement textures and patterns in creating an imaginary Wild Thing, using the book and illustrations in Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak serve as Inspiration.
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Clouds

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read a book on clouds and use the Internet to research how they are formed and the different formations. They also do an experiment.
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???The Hell of Mirrors??? by Edogawa Rampo

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read and analyze the story "The Hell of Mirrors," by Edogawa Rampo. They watch a video excerpt, answer discussion questions, construct a periscope, complete handouts, define key vocabulary terms, take a quiz, and write a book...
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Art in Engineering - Moving Art

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars study how forces are applied in the creation of art. They design mobiles and pop-up books while identifying which forces of nature act upon them. They look at air currents, gravity, and hand movement.
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Cotton Paper Bag Puppets

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners read book, "The Cotton in your T-Shirt," brainstorm facts about cotton, make cotton paper bag puppets, and list facts about cotton on the back.

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