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Breaking News English: Michael Jackson
In this Michael Jackson instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...
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New england (1780-1820): Dress, Dance and Games
Students examine and discuss nineteenth century clothing and compare it to contemporary styles. After writing paragraphs describing the clothing styles, they play games from the period. For homework, they create their own games to play...
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And You Don't Stop-30 Years of Hip-hop
Students identify the musical genre of Hip-Hop and make a connection with other styles of music. A time line of musical styles is developed and discussed.
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Bones
Fifth graders observe real bones and models to learn about the structure and function of the skeletal system. In this skeletal system lesson, 5th graders manipulate objects and models of bones. They handle real bones and determine the...
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The 1980s Series - Breakdancing
Learners examine how breakdancing influenced Keith Haring. They translate a flat image into movement. They breakdance along to music of the 1980's to experience the energy and innovation of that decade. They create flipbooks of their own...
Global Oneness Project
Freedom to Change
Here's something unusual and thoughtful: have your scholars do some pensive reflection themselves before tackling how such meditative techniques are used in prison rehabilitation programs. They watch the...
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Rice as a Source of Energy
Fifth graders investigate the nutrition in rice. In this rice lesson, 5th graders discover that rice is a great source of energy. Students compare foods to rice to see the differences in the nutritional value. Students classify foods in...
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Teaching Fundamental Movement
Students perform fundamental movement activities for flexibility and motor skills. In this movement lesson plan, students perform physical activity for all grade levels.
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Syncopation and Rhythm in Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring and Rap Music
Learners recognize and clap the syncopated rhythmic beat of a rap song and identify recurring rhythmic pattern in the excerpt of "Dance of the Adolescents" from Igor Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
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The Old Man and the Sea: Concept Analysis
Use a helpful concept analysis guide when planning your unit on Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea. The resource covers plot elements, literary themes, and possible issues to address in order to make the work accessible...
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Simplify the Problem as a Strategy
In this simplify the problem as a strategy worksheet, 4th graders solve two word problems by breaking each one down into a simpler problem first.
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Breaking News English: Five Million Ecstasy Tablets Seized
In this English worksheet, students read "Five Million Ecstasy Tablets Seized," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Rio Carnival Says "No" To Violence
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, learners read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion,...
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Breaking News English: Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney
In this English worksheet, students read "Pop Star Kylie Returns to Stage in Sydney," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Flamenco And Its Origins
Middle schoolers discuss the role Islamic culture had on the development of Flamenco music in this General Music activity for the middle-level classroom. Resource links are provided. The activity emphasizes the creation of group posters.
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Introduction to Primary and Secondary Sources
Fourth graders are introduced to primary and secondary sources. Using examples of each type of source, they work together to identify which are primary and which are secondary sources. They end the lesson by reviewing the...
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Twelve Days of Christmas Dancercise
Students participate in a dance routine set to the song The Twelve Days of Christmas. They monitor their heart rate and learn a new song.
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Let's Summarize!
Students discover the six steps to use when reading to help know what is important. They then listen to the book, Tambourine Moon focusing on the important information and discarding unnecessary or repeating information. They then break...
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Teen Spirit
Students examine the attributes of teamwork. In this current events lesson, students compare and contrast gangs with teams. Students conduct their own school gang audit and discuss the implications of violence.
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Celebrating the Harvest
Young scholars complete a webquest of how people celebrate the harvest around the world. In this harvest lesson plan, students present their research to the class.
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Prom Date
High schoolers use the internet to research the cost of going to the school prom. As a class, they brainstorm about the things needed in order to go to the dance and use advertisements to make a budget. After all of the data is...
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The Model of Fitness
Young scholars measure their physical abilities. In this lesson on staying active, students record their physical abilities and try to improve upon their own results.
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Types of Chemical Reactions
Students understand the difference between four different types of chemical reactions: composition, synthesis, single replacement, and double replacement and identify the type of reaction and predict the products of these types of...
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Money Sings
Students listen to and perform songs for the purpose of learning the perceptions of people in regard to their financial holdings.