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Plotting Slave Population Density in Connecticut in the 1700's

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders explore slavery in the U.S. by researching the web. In this U.S. history instructional activity, 10th graders identify the geography of Connecticut and the overall involvement the state had in the slavery process. Students...
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Preschool

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars experience various types of play. They determine play is the way a child learns and describe the value of play. They discover that play is a child's natural way of learning and that children test and practice new...
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Positive Guidance Techniques

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars study different guidance techniques for Students. They apply their knowledge by creating a roller-box story to share with the class.
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First-Aid and Emergencies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate how much they know concerning first-aid using real life examples to figure out what to do in emergency situations.
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Labor & Delivery

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students list the sequential events in the childbirth process. They determine that birth is a common experience, occurring thousands of times each day, yet each birth is unique and challenging to the people involved. They discover that...
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Mercado Trading at the Marketplace

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers comprehend that Mexico is a country. They identify two types of regions in Mexico. Students comprehend that many people in Mexico speak Spanish. They use three Spainsh words. Studnents begin to relate simple words...
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read a book about understanding differences.  In this getting to know you lesson, students sit in a circle, roll a ball to each other and tell one thing about themselves when they get the ball.  Students read the book One and...
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Exercise and Water

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover the needs of their body by trying different types of aerobic exercise.  In this physical education lesson, 2nd graders analyze The Busy Body Book by glancing at the pictures inside and predicting what the content...
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Well-behaved Women [and Men] Seldom Make History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine historical context. In this historical perspectives lesson, students read and discuss instructor-selected picture book biographies. Students then complete graphic organizers based on the challenges the main characters...
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Creating A RESUME - Employment Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss and create a resume. They are aware of basic employability qualities. Students complete a sample job application and create a personal resume. They listen to a speaker, lecture to them about how to apply for jobs.
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Neighborhoods

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine homes around the world. For this multicultural lesson, students read the book A World of Homes and Homes Around the World. Students compare and contrast the homes in the books to their own homes. Students construct a...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore cultures around the world. In this cross-curriculum geography lesson, students listen to This is the Way We Go to School , a Book about Children around the World , and locate various countries on the globe and a map....
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Using Words to Work Things Out

For Teachers K
Students recognize a problem and how to resolve it. In this lesson, students listen to The Hating Book and discuss the events of the story. Students answer comprehension questions and relate to their own experiences. Students role play...
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers Pre-K
Students converse with each other while playing a game in order to discover things that are alike and things that are different about themselves. The students gather data about themselves, organize and display data on the graph, and...
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World Literature: "One Evening in the Rainy Season" Shi Zhecun

For Teachers 12th
Did you know that modern Chinese literature “grew from the psychoanalytical theory of Sigmund Freud”? Designed for a world literature class, seniors are introduced to “One Evening in the Rainy Season,” Shi Zhecun’s stream of...
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Social Studies: How to Teach Children

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine reasons for teaching children and the characteristics of an effective teacher. After a Powerpoint presentation which includes a humorous look at the 1915 rules for teachers, they create daily teaching schedules and...
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Coping with Crying/Shaken Baby Syndrome

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students listen as an expert on Shaken Baby syndrome speaks to their class and asks appropriate questions. Using a computerized doll, they discover the meanings behind baby's different crys and demonstrates what happens when a baby has...
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Vocational: Observation of Children

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, pursuing childcare careers, discover the purposes and procedures for observing children. After examining various Websites, they construct electronic portfolios which are available for parents to inspect. Finally, students...
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Social Studies: Positive Guidance

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discover the meaning of discipline in this teacher preparation lesson. In addition, they investigate why children misbehave and evaluate solutions to the problem. Next, students explore discipline methods that are acceptable...
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Social Studies: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students identify the signs of child abuse and discover the reporting procedure. After observing a Powerpoint presentation on the subject and holding a discussion, they take a quiz over material covered. the lesson is geared for those...
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Health & Safety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the standards for health in the child care system. After watching a PowerPoint presentation, they plan healthy snacks for children. To end the lesson, they review the proper safety measures to have in their...
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Health: Snacks and Safety for Children

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Pupils discover how to prepare healthy snacks for children. In addition, they discuss food allergies and assess cooking hygiene. Part of this three-day lesson, includes a Powerpoint presentation covering safety measures both in and out...
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Music and Movement

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students demonstrate how to instruct a Pre-K class in singing and creative movement. Once they are grouped according to several nursery rhymes, they practice singing the songs and coordinating appropriate movements with the rhythm. The...
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students demonstrate the concept of friendship. In this character education lesson, students read the book Best Friends and discuss what friendship means. Students create a picture book about their likes and dislikes.