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Earth Science
Students explore the planets and celestial bodies in our solar system. In this outer space lesson plan, students identify the planets and record journal information about them and other celestial bodies. Students define outer space words.
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Connecting International Events with Values and History
Students explore international and global concerns. In this World History lesson plan, students discuss differences in values across the globe, then create a poster depicting their thoughts.
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TV Talks, We Listen?
Young scholars recognize and analyze the link between advertisements and commercial programs as well as their influence on the audience. In this television and advertisement analysis instructional activity, students watch television to...
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1-800-MATHFUN
Students complete a number and letter recognition activity by creating phone numbers for businesses. In this telephone number lesson, students brainstorm telephone numbers that include words. Students translate numbers to their numeric...
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Raptor Poetry
Students create poems about raptors. They discuss raptors and create three poems including at least two of the following: haiku, diamante, found, and acrostic. They create a classroom book of poems or conduct a poetry slam where students...
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The Artistic Practice of Collecting
Learners view Andy Warhol's Practice of Collecting. They receive a copy of "Artists who collect Andy Warhol Time Capsules." Students view reproductions of Andy Warhol's work. They use the internet and explore Time Capsule 21. They find...
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Our Energy
Fifth graders research energy sources used in the United States. In this energy sources lesson, 5th graders work in teams to research various energy sources. Students complete a worksheet for the research and make a short video of a...
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Leapin' Lizards And Other Facts About Reptiles And Amphibians
Learners compare and contrast reptiles and amphibians. As a class, students discuss the yellow-spotted lizard mentioned in the novel Holes. Using internet resources, learners research facts about reptiles and amphibians and document...
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Holiday Cards
Students review basic computer skills needed to create a holiday card along with a database of at least twenty five contacts. They create their family greeting card including graphics, correct spelling an grammar. Using their database...
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Jazz-Age Intrigue
Eleventh graders read The Great Gatsby and explain the jazz age. They use jazz age terms to create their own short story, scene, or letter.
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Thanksgiving Quilt
Second graders create individual "thankful" felt squares for use in a large classroom Thanksgiving quilt that can be put together using glue or hot glue. This great holiday lesson is based upon the book "Thanksgiving" by Miriam Nerlove.
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Combining Integers
Seventh graders explore the concept of adding and subtracting integers. In this adding and subtracting integers lesson, 7th graders use white and red beans to demonstrate adding and subtracting integers. Students play an on-line game...
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Lifestyles in the 13 Colonies
Seventh graders explore American colonial life. In this Colonial America lesson, 7th graders research Internet and print sources to create Inspiration projects on colonial America.
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Legends Coming to Life
Pupils prepare an essay that reflect their knowledge of World War II, acquired through research.
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Consider the Issues
Students develop and express opinions on personal and societal issues in biology through journal entries (written and other forms), oral position statements and group discussions.
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Ending At Owl Creek
Pupils engage in a reading of "An Occurrence At Owl Creek" in order to work on the reading comprehension skills of prediction with looking at the ending. They predict the next events leading to the ending and summarize how it could...
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Lightning Lesson Plan
Students explore how to read scientific material by reading about the research being conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli from the Colorado State University.
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Scientific Literacy - Lightning
Pupils investigate how radar can be used to determine the lightning potential of a cloud. Several readings are provided about the research conducted by Dr. Rob Cifelli. The scientific material is summarized in this instructional activity.
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Five "E" Lesson-Stereotypes
Students discuss the nature of stereotyping and prejudicial behavior and their feelings regarding people with visible disabilities. They view part of documentary Graduating Peter then work in groups to chart people's reactions and...
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American and Patriotic Symbols
Students study the concept of symbolism. Many students know what the
different patriotic symbols are, but they do not know why these things
symbolize patriotism. They identify classic American symbols, explain why they are symbols and...
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Renewing Our Position
Students engage in a lesson in order to analyze the energy needs of the United States and cover the possible future needs depending on the growth of technology. They cover the alternative energy sources and make presentations of the...