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Invent a Critter
Students create a living animal that could survive in at least one specific region and use the digital desert library to gather information. In this invent a critter lesson, students draw a picture of their animal, describe their...
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Rock Concert
Learners examine the three major types of rocks. They create a song, skit, or poem describing the three kinds of rocks and how they are formed, then present their creations for a class rock concert.
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The Journey to Civil Rights
Young scholars investigate the concepts that surround the Civil Rights Movement. They conduct research with the help of the teacher and use chart paper to create posters about major people involved. Students also complete a timeline...
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Colonial America
Young scholars discover the history of Colonial America by creating a class presentation. In this U.S. History lesson, students utilize the Internet to research one of 20 topics in which they will create a PowerPoint or other type...
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Introduction to Native Americans Thematic Unit
Students consider different cultural viewpoints. For this Native American history lesson, students examine artifacts and then conduct research on selected Native American tribes.
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Dribbling and Passing
Eighth graders study soccer. In this instructional activity on a sport, 8th graders practice dribbling and passing skills associated with soccer.
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Finite Geometry
Students solve for the area and perimeter of polygons. For this geometry lesson, students identify repeated patterns and create formula to solve problems. They make conjectures and prove hypotheses.
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Spider Web
Students work together to get all of their team mates through the holes of an obstical course called the spider web while not touching the rope. In this team work lesson plan, students focus on working together.
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Rockin' and Rollin'
Seventh graders, in groups, describe the three major types of rocks through either a song, skit, poem, etc. They present their work to the class during a "rock concert."
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Cross Country Running Club
Students work on their cardiovascular fitness by participating in an after school running club. They select a running buddy, and walk, run or jog the designated course of the day. They practice interval training, running on varied...
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Chicago's Amazing Growth
Students, in groups, collaboratively explore the rapid growth of Chicago (from 350 to 300,000 in less than 40 years), and how the city changed to accommodate such rapid growth.
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Ow Sound
First graders write words containing the "ow" sound and use those words to write sentences. In this simple language arts lesson, 1st graders view models of sentences written by their teacher which contain examples of the "ow" sound, then...
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Technology in 2nd Grade
Second graders explore ways to use computers. They practice spelling words using Kid Pix software, write Bible verses and illustrate them. They read stories and illustrate and write about their favorite characters. They create pattern...
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What Does It Take?
First graders study the attributes of circles, squares, triangles and rectangles. They sort shapes that are the same and those that are different into groups.
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Comparing and Ordering Numbers
Students compare, order, and measure objects. In this measurement lesson, students are assessed on their ability to order, compare, and measure objects. This is an assessment only lesson and does not include instruction.
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People and Places in Indiana's Underground Railroad
Fourth graders use an Indiana map to explain why Indiana's geographic location was important to its role in the UGR. They experience personal stories and feelings of the people involved in UGR through role-play and literature.
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What Kind of Student Do You Want to Be?
Third graders write an essay which answers the question, "What kind of student do you want to be?"
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Action Verbs
Fourth graders write a sentence for the verb on the index card they receive to increase their knowledge of action verbs. They then orally identify the verbs in the sentences from the index cards when read aloud and complete the Action...
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Explore Your World--Geography Takes You Places
Students examine how the world around them is constantly changing. In groups, they travel between centers in their classroom to role play the role of explorers in Washington D.C. They share their experiences with their classmates and...
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Angle Attributes and Measures
Seventh graders explore the concept of angles. In this angles lesson, 7th graders use protractors to measure angles. Students sing an angle song. Students discuss attributes of angles using a two-color plate manipulative.
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Good Character: Cooperation
Teamwork requires you to cooperate with other people. Learn how to be cooperative and work in group settings at home and at school. This website includes activity ideas through which young students can practice their teamwork skills with...
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Pbs Learning Media: Arthur: Cooperate
Teach your children some cooperative games to play with friends, in this activity from Arthur.
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Pe Central: Cooperative Learning: Sneak Attack
Teach you students "Sneak attack," and enforce the importance of cooperation while playing this game. Game requires simple equiptment as well as students' knowledge of the terms "Offense," and "Defense."
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Pbs Learning Media: Art Pals: Donkey Hodie
Donkey Hodie and her pals are making art projects from materials found around Someplace Else. As they play and create their art projects, children practice collaboration, cooperation and perspective-taking. In the classroom, teachers can...