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My Bones

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students integrate physical activity while studying the names of the bones in the body in a fun game form. They feel the bone in their body as the story talks about it. After doing this, they form a circle and sing the words to the...
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Composer/Musician Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research a musician or composer of their choice and present their research through a written paper and free choice activity. This lesson can be done over the course of five to six classes with some homework. The paper...
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Creating Sight-Singing Originals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create sight-singing examples for presentation in the high school choir class. Day One is used for review/introduction of the material. Day Two is used for student work time and Day Three is for presentation and evaluation.
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11 September memorial

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students analyze the events of September 11. They read news stories and discuss the events of September 2001. Students explore the meaning of symblism. They design a memorial to commemorate the event.
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Arithmetic: Place Value

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore the mathematical concept of place value. In this mathematics lesson, students use a question and answer format. The instructor clarifies the answers and possible mistakes as discussion takes place.
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Pollination Station

For Teachers K - 1st
Students investigate why and how bees pollinate flowers and other plants. They define pollination, and read and sing along with the song "Yo, i'm a Flower." Students examine a diagram of a flower, simulate bees pollinating flowers, and...
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100 Day

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the guided reading of the children's book "100 Day". They identify high frequency sight words. Students answer guided questions to assess reading comprehension. They brainstorm to describe past experiences while...
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Fraction Song

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the concept of fractions with the use of a song. The song helps memory for conducting different operations transferring them to long-term memory. A guitar is used to help the students practice the fraction song.
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Little Train of Caipira

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars listen to the "Berry Pickers' Song" on the piano twice. They practice the song several times to become familiar enough to recognize it in the piece. They listen to the CD and recognize the tune by raising their hand and...
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Guitar - 12 Bar Blues

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore the chord chart for 12-bar blues in C and then play the scales on the guitar. They play their scales at a moderate tempo and practice related arpeggios. After listening to "Band in the Box" music tracks,...
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Strega Nona Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore story characters as well as cause and effect. In this Strega Nona lesson plan, students read a wide range of print and non-print texts to build an understanding of texts, of themselves, and of the cultures of the United...
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Joseph Had a Little Overcoat Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students discuss various features of a book, aspects of the story, and then engage in a retelling of the story. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify the author, illustrator, and title of a book, Joseph Had a Little...
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Song Mapping

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore locations on the United States map. In this map skills lesson, students recite the song This Land Is Your Land and locate various places listed in the song on the map.
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This Land is Your Land: Volunteering in the Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars discover what a Relief Office does. In this volunteer lesson, students investigate what a Relief Office does, and who helps run it. Young scholars discuss ways he/she could become a volunteer.
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Rap Music and Hip-Hop

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore rap and hip hop music. In this music and culture instructional activity, students experience the music of Will Smith in order to work on language and communication skills such as rhyming words, writing, and public speaking.
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What Is a Pond?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify animals and plants that live in a pond. In this marine biology lesson, students create a chart of animals and plants they think they would see at the pond. Students create a "pond symphony" by imitating the sounds they...
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What is your thing?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine their own personal interests and talents.  For this Social Studies lesson, 7th graders study an issue that is important to them.  Students write about how he or she can take action in a courageous way to make a...
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Understanding Fair Trade

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write a ballad from a farmer's point of view on trade. In this farmer's lesson plan, students listen to a farmer speak about fair trade, have a dialogue about it, and write a ballad to interpret their point of view.
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iCivics: Executive Command

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the role of President of the United States. In this executive branch lesson, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of Americans as they act as president.
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Conducting the "Orchestra": How to Implement the Maestro

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars work as a team member to produce a newspaper.  In this newspaper production lesson plan, students understand the role that each staff member plays in the production of a publication as they demonstrate commitment to the...
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Building Blocks and Healthy Snacks

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students complete several activities to study healthy snacks. In this healthy diet lesson, students sing a song about healthy snacks. Students then make a list of the healthy snacks in the song and vote for their favorite.  Students...
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The Bible: The Purpose of Creation

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students listen to Haydn's "The Creation" and discuss the purpose of creation.  In this religious studies lesson plan, students reflect on the mood of Haydn's piece and view pictures of human inventions. They will then identify reasons...
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Lesson 56

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. For this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode. 
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Form, Rhythm, and Melodic Motives: Fiber

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine basic song form and 4/4 meter. They sing a song about diet and nutrition while identifying examining the rhythm of the song. They discuss why fruit and fiber are important to health.

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