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The Constitution

For Teachers 1st
Students determine that the rules that we follow in America were written in the Constitution. They study a copy of the constitution and discuss how it compares and differentiates from the plan the class has written. They recite our...
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Match the Environment Group with the Correct Sector

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify different types of environmental organizations. They connect each organization to one of three economic sectors. They examine how each organization is different in their goals and purposes.
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Creature Creation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to a read aloud of a fictional story about a frog. They compare the characteristics of the main character with a real frog. They work with two partners to create a creature; one student draw the head, one the body,...
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Barnacles: Harder than Cement

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch the movements of the complex animal hidden inside the tiny barnacle shells. This lesson allows students to study the behavior, adaptation, and larval stage of the barnacle.
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Fiber - Adding It To The Diet - Skill Supplement

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine and prepare a recipe and state the purpose of each ingredient. They complete a worksheet based on the food pyramid.
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Calculating Postage

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the services available to them at their local post office. As a class, students discuss the function of each method of delivery. Students choose a postal option appropriate to a scenario the instructor provides. This...
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Media Center Map Skills

For Teachers 5th
Student demonstrates the ability to locate, retrieve, and handle media and equipment by utilizing the library media center floor plan, symbols, and guides. They then use systems of classification to identify, locate, and retrieve materials.
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Air Quality and Transportation

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study about air pollution and the effects it has on our Earth. Students tally cars on a sheet that has been categorized as follows: One person in car, two persons in car, or three or more persons in car. Students go to...
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Communism

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study communism. In this world history lesson, 7th graders discuss the similarities and differences between communism and democracies by writing Venn Diagrams.
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"An Eye For An Eye, A Tooth For A Tooth"

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders debate their reactions to two different historical documents about managing a society.  In this U.S. history lesson, 6th graders read two articles on codes and laws from different time periods and debate their...
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Cuban Missile Crisis in Thirteen Days

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cuban Missile Crisis lesson, 11th graders take notes from a PowerPoint presentation regarding the topic and then watch the film "Thirteen Days". Students participate in...
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Editing Skills

For Students 7th - 10th
In this spelling worksheet, students edit, proofread and find the spelling mistakes in twelve sentences. Students correct each word they find spelt wrong.
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Korean Culture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete a research project for the sixth grade Big Book that is to be shared with the 5th graders. Students should take their time because the project represents them and the whole class.
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Strengthening Democracy in Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze democratic advances in Africa. In this global issues instructional activity, students research Internet, video, and print sources regarding current political developments in Africa. Students create e-collages or digital...
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Hate Crimes Legislation

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars investigate hate crime legislation. In this hate crime lesson plan, students examine the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Young scholars explore the fine between hate crime legislation and...
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social studies: Life in Colonial America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the trials and tribulations early colonial life and note its successes. Through literature, Internet research, and interactive software, they engage in various activities to evaluate early social and cultural development.
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Donkeys and Elephants and Voters, Oh My!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students celebrate party politics. In this American politics lesson, students discover what the 2 main political parties in the country are and discuss their functions. Students then participate in a classroom simulation that requires...
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That's So Square

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students familiarize themselves with the three most common geometric shapes: circles, triangles and parallelograms. They sketch, sort, and name the shapes.
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Reshaping the Nation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students learn how to read and use a cartogram while they explore new ways to represent data.
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Democracy Then and Now

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research more about the Canadian parliamentary democratic system.
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What's Occurring in Sudan?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in an activity designed to show them how minority groups are discriminated against in Sudan. In groups, they read stories about the Sudanese rebellion and complete worksheets.
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Should Voting in the United States be Mandatory? Research Activity

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research how many voters actually vote in the U.S. and nine other nations. They create a spreadsheet using this information and write a persuasive essay.
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Measurement Mania

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders get many opportunities to practice their measurement skills.
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Dude, You Gotta Move

For Students 5th - 10th
In this biomes instructional activity, learners create a project about biomes after completing online research with websites given. Students complete 4 steps in completing their project.