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Short Stories Through Multimedia Presentations
Ninth graders summarize and paraphrase a short story read in class. They identify the six story elements of character, setting, plot, conflict, solution, and tone/mood. Students create a PowePoint presentation that illustrates the...
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The Underground Railroad
Learners discuss how slaves fought against their situation and how did they escape. They discover what the Underground Railroad was and how it slaves used it to reach freedom. They then play a game focusing on the Underground Railroad in...
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Exploring China
Second graders explore the geography, holidays, important teachers, and inventions from China in the nine lessons of this unit. The results of their inquiries are expressed through a variety of products, writings, and presentations.
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Describe My City
Learners explore the functions of cities by creating a visual image of their own neighborhood. Students diagram, list, and label the major businesses and cultural areas of the neighborhood where they grew up, then write a letter to a...
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Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier
Learners explore journals. In this Discovering the Journal of Augustus Pelletier lesson, students read the historical fiction book and conduct research activities to validate events in the plot that reflect the Lewis and Clark...
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First Nations Veterans
Young scholars generate a list of heroic qualities of veterans. In this American veterans lesson, students research a First Nations veteran and create a poster presentation on their figure.
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Causation-Exploration and World Trade
Students investigate spice trade. In this world history instructional activity, students identify various spices in jars and their places of origin. Students listen to a lecture on how spices came to countries in Europe. Students...
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Anne Frank: Courage and Responsibility
Sixth graders explore, examine and trace the development of modern Europe from 1900 to the present. They identify and assess the attitudes during this time period toward discrimination and become more aware of their sensitivity to...
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Asha's Village
Students compare and contrast their own culture with an Indian girl named Asha. In this culture lesson plan, students read, look at pictures, and make inferences.
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Trade and Travel on the Overland Trails
Pupils compare and contrast trade routes. In this trade route lesson, students explore the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe trail. Pupils compare and contrast the purposes for these trails.
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Preventing Forest Fires (Elementary)
Students complete activities to learn about the importance of fire prevention and protecting the diversity of the forest. In this forest protection lesson plan, students discuss forest fires and work in groups to research the species...
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One Story, Many Tales
Students compare and contrast various versions of the fairytale Cinderella. In this folktale lesson plan, students read The Korean Cinderella and The Egyptian Cinderella and analyze the differences between the two stories. Students...
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Get to Know Your City
Third graders research the history of their home city and how it's development was influenced by different groups of people. They present their research information to the class.
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Story Writing
Learners work in groups to create a story that will be presented to the class. In this story writing lesson plan, students complete a project planning sheet, work together to create a story that includes a hero and at least two other...
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Storytelling
Students compose a story and tell it to the class. In this storytelling lesson, students work in small groups to create an illustrated story. Students are given a checklist of elements to include in the assignment. Students then create...
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Language Arts: Native Americans and Onomatopoeias
Fifth graders read the Native American tale, "The Frog and the Crane," focusing on the use of onomatopoeia in it. In groups, they brainstorm list of words that are examples of the device. Finally, 5th graders write their own stories...
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The Magic Apple
First graders read The Magic Apple and complete interdisciplinary activities related to the book. In this folktale lesson, 1st graders answer comprehension questions, recognize and record short /i/ sound words and complete worksheets...
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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The Well of Truth
Students read and explore an Egyptian folktale. In this folktale lesson plan, students read the book The Well of Truth and discuss geographical facts about Egypt. Students complete several reading comprehension activities including a...