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The Great Lakes Plain Regions
Fourth graders explore the Great Lakes Plain region of Indiana. They discuss the key differences in the three regions of Indiana. Students discuss the landmarks, resources and other attributes of the Great Lakes Plain region and they...
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Germs
First graders discuss as a class how many of them have sneezed today. They then listen as the teacher explains that germs come out of their nose during a sneeze or when they blow their nose. They then discuss other ways that a person...
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Zoo Parade Days
Pupils practice proper throwing and catching activities, different locomotor activities and cooperative activities.
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Historical Fiction - Based on facts or purely fiction?
Young scholars, after reading an Accelerated Reader historical fiction book, research the actual historical time period portrayed in the book. Then, working in a cooperative learning group, they create a HyperStudio presentation.
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Finding and Creating Addition Patterns
Third graders listen as teacher snaps her fingers in a certain pattern and then join in as they become familiar with the pattern and then repeating it. They observe a patterns of shapes and repeat after the teacher has explained it....
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Help Your Friends
Students, through this game see the results of cooperation using bean bags and an open playing area (gym or field).
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A Place in Time
Learners become familiar with an eruptive history and related world events and impart a sense of the immensity of geological time. They explore timelines by creating their own, then are introduced to major eruptive periods of Mount St....
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Is There a Doctor in the House
Sixth graders predict outcomes of research. They analyze data and construct a class graph, then work cooperatively in a small group setting. They explain the prevention aspect of medicine, document references, and continue ongoing...
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Interaction Actions
Fifth graders, in groups, write about things that happen as a result of interacting with their environment.
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Train Talk
First graders retell specific information. They listen and interpret train whistle signals and work cooperatively to play the game, I'm Going on a Train Trip.
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Awareness of Pre-algebra Concepts
Young scholars work in a cooperative group of three to solve algebraic equations with roles assigned for manipulator, recorder, and checker. They utilize hands-on learning materials imbedded in the lesson plan.
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Communities
Students examine the similarities and differences between rural, suburban, and urban communities. They read about type of community in their social studies textbook, analyze the differences between Tokyo and Chicago, and complete a chart...
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Superstar Bowling
Students learn the proper cues of rolling or bowling a ball and at the same time reinforcing cooperation and spelling skills.
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Do a Ditty
Fourth graders work in cooperative groups to create a ditty to teach the characteristics that distinguish literary forms to younger students. The ditty is performed before the class.
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International Monetary Fund
Twelfth graders examine the role of the International Monetary Fund. They participate in activities to discover the funtion of the organization. They also focus on fair trade and cooperation between its members.
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Spanish II
Students listen actively to the teacher go over the note sheet and copy down other important information not on the sheet and ask questions about what they do not understand. They then use this information to help them complete...
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Watersheds
Middle schoolers discover the importance of watersheds and how they impact other bodies of water. Using a map, they identify and analyze a watershed in their local area and evaluate the health of the water nearby. In groups, they plan...
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THE MESOAMERICAN MYSTIQUE
Students research, archeology, historical videos, and travel highlights in the northern region of Central America. They identify the various archaeological / historical sites along with a date of probable existence and the title of the...
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Soil Conservation and the EU
Third graders examine how the European Union countries conserve their soil. In groups, they describe ways in which humans can destroy soil and create a plan in which they can be involved to conserve soil in their community. They make...
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Family Life Around the Globe
First graders examine customs of other nations and compare countries using Venn diagrams. They also write pen pal letters and e-mails to students in other countries.
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WebGraphics Inc.
High schoolers in two different countries work together to create their own business website. They are potential clients to the other teams involved in the project. They get a great realistic business like approach when the lesson is...
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Particles & Accelerators
Students discover the basic information about particles and accelerators. They examine a diagram with particles that describes their masses and charges. They research the history of physics from the time of the Greeks.
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Art Techniques
Third graders create a self portrait using correct proportions and details. After completing their portrait, they exchange their portrait with that of a classmate and offer constructive criticism of the portrait and suggestions for...
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Latitude and Longitude
Fifth graders study latitude and longitude. They estimate the latitude and longitude of their hometown and find the latitude and longitude of other cities using a map. They use a website to find out the cities' actual latitude and...