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Mr. Gallon Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Using Mr. Gallon to teach liquid capacity equivalents and conversions can provide a fun way to get students thinking about measurement.
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Animal Top Trumps

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders evaluate different animals. In this animal parts lesson, 2nd graders create a game that compares animals based on five concepts- attack, defend, agility, speed and size.
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MENSA Education & Research Foundation

It’s Greek to Me: Greek Mythology

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Designed as extension exercises in homeschool or classroom settings, as well as for individual work, the ideas in this packet are sure to engage learners in an investigation of Greek mythology.
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Narrative Cartoons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the traditional superhero cartoon with a narrative cartoon. Students research water resources and usage in Africa and create original narrative cartoons showcasing their findings.
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Super Hero Coloring Sheet

For Students K - 1st
In this letter recognition coloring activity, students color the picture of super hero and create their own super hero based on the first letter of their name.
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World-Water Hero

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore why clean water is essential. In this environmental lesson, students identify the "powers" we need to improve the quality of water. Students share their descriptions of world-water superheroes.
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After the Test: Activities for Worn-Out Afternoons

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Finish the day strong with these ideas for the post-testing let down, while still keeping the focus on academics.
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The Magic School Bus Dries Up

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students work in small groups to find out if foods they eat contain water.
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Societal Issues Super Ethics

For Students 6th - 8th
In this technology worksheet, students find the answers to dealing with the two scenarios that focus upon the practical use of computer ethics.
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Build Your Own Round Tower

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this history of Ireland worksheet, students use the provided full color patterns to build their own round tower. Students cut, paste and fold this piece.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Serendipitous Superheroes

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson, SuperHero ABC, a book written by Bob McLeod, and Meanwhile, a book by Jules Feiffer, are used as mentor texts. Students will work in groups and create lists of unique superhero powers that start with different letters of...
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Teach Engineering: Engineering and the Periodic Table

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students learn about the periodic table and how pervasive the elements are in our daily lives. After reviewing the table organization and facts about the first 20 elements, they play an element identification game. They also learn that...
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Common Sense Media

Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Super Digital Citizen: Grades 3 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore what it means to be responsible and respectful to their offline and online communities as a step toward learning how to be good digital citizens. Students create digital superheroes who exhibit exemplary attributes and...
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New York Times: Batman's Evolution

For Students 9th - 10th
Audio slideshow explains differences in Batman characterizations that have evolved over time as the superhero, first created in 1939, moved across media formats from print, to television, to film. An interesting overview of a favorite...
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Pbs Teachers: Jason and the Golden Fleece

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore characterization, plot and setting and compare these elements in mythology and modern works of literature, film and television. Retell myths in modern settings or modern-day stories using a mythological Greek setting. While this...