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Play House

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore U.S. government by participating in a role playing activity. In this House of Representatives lesson, students discuss the first day of congress and the role the House plays in running the United States. Students define...
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Play House

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students take a closer look at representative government. In this House of Representatives lesson, students discuss their local representative in Congress and research his or her responsibilities. Students then participate in a House of...
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Who Needs a Dress Code?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils create a poster showing examples of appropriate and inappropriate student grooming and attire. They write comments explaining the need for each rule.
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Civilizations: Expansion And Conquest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers determine how the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire acquired so much land. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch "Civilizations: Expansion and Conquest." High schoolers then discuss when and how the...
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Elements of Chemistry: The Periodic Table

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the atomic structure of elements.  In this chemistry lesson students organize elements of the periodic table according to their atomic mass, and compare their order within the periodic table. 
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study ecosystems and the biodiversity within.  In this ecosystems lesson students complete a lab activity and assess the biodiversity in their own community.
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Prototype Production

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners create a product out of concrete. In this concrete lesson plan, students also demonstrate safety when using the tools provided.
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Defining Technology

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore technology by completing word processing assignments in class. In this software instructional activity, students utilize the software KidPix and familiarize themselves with the options, techniques and content the program...
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You Can't, but Genghis Khan

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the life of Genghis Khan from his childhood to adulthood as a conqueror. They write poetry for two voices. They investigate how rules and laws are made and work together to problem solve.
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Able Was I Ere I Saw Elba

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore palindromes and try writing some of their own. A second lesson centers around French food and restaurants. They create a business plan and menu for an imaginary French restaurant.
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Child Abuse and the Trial Process

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the elements of child abuse and neglect. Using this information, they relate it to the laws in their home state. They read scenerios and ask questions to determine if child abuse is present. They review the trial...
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Playing the LCM Game

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice finding the least common multiple of two numbers.  In this practice finding the least common multiple of two numbers lesson, students play head-to-head against their classmates.  Students play a version of...
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: A Timeline of Mediterranean Civilizations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations. In this Mediterranean lesson, 7th graders make a living timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations.
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A Common Thread: The Significance of Wool In Midieval England

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders fill in a KWL chart and participate in a simulation of role playing about the Renaissance. In this Renaissance lesson plan, 6th graders learn how agriculture affected the culture of Midieval England.
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The Race Card

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use Ernest J. Gaines' A Lesson Before Dying to investigate the reality of legal segregation. In this segregation lesson plan, students work in groups to study the books characters and how their classification affected the rights...
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Minorities Ruled

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate various European political parties with anti-immigration agendas. They examine and write written reports concerning the party goals of exclusion or restriction of immigrants in their societies. Students present...
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Discovery Education

Fuss About Dust

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Dust is everywhere around us; it's unavoidable. But what exactly is dust and are certain locations dustier than others? These are the questions students try to answer in an interesting scientific investigation. Working independently or...
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Rights and Responsibilities

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Start a discussion about individual rights and responsibilities with your class. As they will find out there is a difference between a person's rights and their responsibilities. Included are four discussion questions, activity...
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Let's Plan a Trip!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Take a virtual trip to see other countries and cultures! After learning about different cultures and populations, English learners think about a place they'd like to visit. Small groups or individuals plan a trip to a country...
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Anti-Defamation League

Student Dress Codes: What's Fair?

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The controversy over school dress codes continues. The debate involves questions like, why is there a policy? Who sets the policy? Who enforces the policy? What is a fair policy? Tweens and teens have an opportunity to engage in the...
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Bowland

AstroZoo

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Rescue animals in the zoo by applying math concepts. Groups of learners solve three missions involving oxygen, food, and climate control. Each group selects an animal from one of four bio-domes.
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Teaching a Current Event

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discuss current events. In this decision making instructional activity, students work to solve how an issue in their classroom should be solved by using a six-step discussion procedure. They work as a class to come up with a...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Bird Migration

For Teachers 1st - 3rd Standards
Students study the concept of bird migration. In this bird lesson, students read Make Way for Ducklings, discuss the concept of community, and write reflections.
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Governance

For Teachers K
Students explore government by researching Native American history. In this First Nations culture lesson, students define the Aboriginal action of speaking in a circle as a group. Students discuss their likes and dislikes with the class...