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Supply and Demand

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners define economic terms, list three conditions that must be present in order for demand to exist, define law of supply and demand, differentiate between buyer's and seller's markets, examine concept of elasticity, view tutorial on...
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Reading A Pay Stub

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers complete the included activity sheet related to reading a pay stub and calculating deductions. Once the activity sheet has been checked, students demonstrate their knowledge of the vocabulary associated with the lesson...
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Nouns and Verbs and Proper Nouns, Oh My!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify nouns and verbs in written communication. They distinguish between between nouns, proper nouns, and verbs. Students discuss the difference between these parts of speech. In partners, 2nd graders write a sentences...
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Fraction Puzzle Problems

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders design a fraction word problem PowerPoint presentation. In small groups they complete a storyboard graphic organizer for their word problem, evaluate another group's word problem, and create a PowerPoint presentation of...
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Gauging Beijing

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the responsibilites of country's chosen to host the Olympics. After reading an article, they discuss how China is preparing for the 2008 Summer Games. They focus on the country's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities...
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Marketing Occupations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify and explain the variables effecting supply and demand in the marketing industry. Then they define the terms supply and demand and graph supply and demand curves on a standard grid. Students also formulate what happens...
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Organisms and Their Environments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study a local ecosystem and research the organisms to create a food web. In this ecosystem instructional activity, students view a video and answer questions. They visit a local ecosystem and make a list of organisms to...
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Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research coral reefs and identify their benefits to humans, threats to the reef, how to reduce and eliminate threats, and more. For this coral reef lesson plan, students research the reefs, and take a field trip to an aquarium.
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Books on Trial

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders persuade classmates that their favorite book is the best book ever written. In this persuasive writing instructional activity, 6th graders create a written argument as to why their favorite book is the best. Students...
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Tumbling and Movement

For Teachers K - 1st
Students perform basic tumbling activities.  In this movement lesson, students practice tumbling and balancing moves while listening to music.  Students are "frozen" into place while in certain positions.
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Badminton

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders become familiar with the basics of Badminton.  In this Badminton lesson plan, 7th graders correctly hold the racket and increase skill in hitting the birdie.  Students become familiar with the rules for a game...
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SMASH Skill Development: Badminton

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students perform the SMASH technique and overhand motion. In this SMASH lesson, students practice hitting targets using racquets and the overhand motion. Students also complete a target smash drill using hula hoops. 
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Using a Compass

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine how to shoot a bearing.  In this compass and orienteering lesson plan, students review the parts of a compass, practice how to find a bearing and work in groups to practice finding landmark bearings.
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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine state rights and the commerce clause. In this Supreme Court lesson, students examine primary documents from Gibbons v. Ogden and discuss the implications of the decision.
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The Language of Interrupting (1)

For Students 8th - 10th
For this language worksheet, students participate in a language game involving twenty-eight sentence starters. Students draw a sentence and complete the thought.
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Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study Thanksgiving. In this physical education and spelling lesson, 3rd graders play a race game by being the first group who can spell the word Thanksgiving first.
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Jumping

For Teachers 1st
First graders perform a series of fitness activities.  In this jumping lesson, 1st graders go to six stations and complete a jumping activity at each. Students become aware of various jumping techniques.
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Rhythmic Movement Skills

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners explore rhythmic movements. In this performing arts lesson plan, students create their own movements and then repeat the each others movement. Finally, learners create movements to the Haiku generated by the entire class.
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Volleyball Lesson

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore their physical abilities by participating in a sport. In this volleyball lesson, students discover the different techniques and skills needed to play volleyball by moving from different stations with small groups....
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Love of Reading Month

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Here are activities to make reading fun!
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Is It Paella?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners observe a picture of a paella dish. Using a worksheet, they follow directions to explore international dishes. Afterwards, students play a similar game. In groups, learners describe dishes and play a vocabulary game.
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Conflict in the Frontier town of Deerfield

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students use primary sources to investigate, explore and represent varying perspectives on the 1704 Deerfield Raid. They consider the reasons Deerfield was at the center of English, French and Native American conflicts in the early 18th...
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Jet Who?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the emerging budget flight industry and the resulting increased competition among airlines. They compare a budget airline with a legacy carrier in terms of cost, corporate profile, flight statistics, amenities, and...
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A Second Visit to Deerfield

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students take a virtual tour of the Deerfield Meeting House, circa 1700's, and other turn of the century homes and locations and compare them to modern homes and locations of today.