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The Civil Rights Movement

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars explore the events of the Civil Rights Movement. In this research skills lesson, students research the important figures, events, and ideas of the American Civil Rights Movement as they visit suggested websites that...
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Before the Tsunami

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students practice their conversation and writing skills as they strengthen their ability to talk and write about the past. For this ESL lesson, students narrate a series of past events using past simple verb forms.  Students then...
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Habitat Preservation Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students demonstrate what happens when nature takes back land after humans have managed it. They find an area in the schoolyard, and mark it off with a boundary. Students build a simple fence with string and stakes. They put up a sign...
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Scientific Method

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Scientific Method worksheet, students identify controls and variables given hypothetical situations taking place in Bikini Bottom. Students draw conclusions form the information they gathered in the experiments.
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A Sense Of Water

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine several writings from both locals and Peace Corps volunteers from several African countries. Students reflect on how the writer's interactions with water are presented through the material. Students write their own pieces.
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Over the Rainbow with Isaac Newton

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study rainbows and do an interdisciplinary assignment that includes poetry and a science experiment.
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How To Be a Friend

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate skills for relating to others.
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Finding Their New World

For Teachers 1st
First graders place stickers on maps indicating their understanding of the cardinal directions. They locate Jamestown, England, the Atlantic, and Virginia.
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Think About It!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars complete ten problems on a "Think About It" worksheet. They can also take a quiz online.
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Understanding Immigration Through the Use of Triante Poetry

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read a book about emigrating to America. They create and illustrate a triante poem using sensory words, depicting something they liked about the story.
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Reading Without Seeing: Louis Braille and the Braille Alphabet

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students study Louis Braille and the history of the Braille alphabet. They participate in an activity using the sense of touch to determine how the Braille alphabet works.
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Rockin' Rhythm Band

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils use ordinary objects to create rhythmic sounds and rhythms. They use such things as sandpaper, rubber bands, and pencils to follow teacher rhythms.
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Families are Special

For Teachers 1st
First graders are instructed throughout the social studies family unit that the concept of "family" has numerous interpretations. An activity incorporated in this unit involves using Kid Pix Studio.
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Adventures on the Eastern Half of Planet Earth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore a country in the Eastern hemisphere. They develop a packet that could be used by someone visiting that country during the month of December. Students explore the climate, foods, geography, customs and culture of...
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Animal: Unique Creatures With Great Features

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students present models, oral reports, and presentations on animal's characteristics. They research various animals and the characteristics that link them to specific animal groups. They answer specific questions relating to animals in...
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Who Are Your Local Officials?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify the names and positions held by local public officials. In pairs, students research the requirements and duties needed to hold office. A brief presentation of their research will include the names and positions...
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Introduction to Archaeology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students view a PowerPoint presentation called, Archaeological Terms then discuss the job of an archaeologist and new vocabulary. They view the teacher made "artifact grid" and photograph the grid from different angles. They work in...
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Civil War Images: It's in the Cards!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders review important figures of the Civil War. In this American Civil War instructional activity, 8th graders create flash cards of historical figures of the war and use them to review the war.
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Forest Appreciation

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners gain appreciation for the value of the forest. In this forest lesson, students discuss the benefits of forests and their products. They play a kinesthetic game about the consumers of the forest.  
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What Makes My Community Special

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create a symbol to represent their classroom community. In this community lesson plan, students discuss what their classroom community is like and create symbols in groups to present to the rest of the class.
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Immigrants to Kansas: Why Did They Come

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore U.S. History by researching Kansas. In this immigration lesson, students discuss the benefits of immigrating to a state like Kansas in the 1800's while writing their thoughts and research in a reporter's notebook....
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Holiday Bookmarks

For Teachers K - 8th
Students of all ages can create bookmarks based on a holiday theme.
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Decision-making Scenarios

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students follow the ABCDE model: assess the problem, brainstorm alternative solutions, consider the consequences of each, decide and act, evaluate the consequences to determine the solutions and consequences of four example scenarios. .
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Rituals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and write short reports on religious or cultural rituals and create displays to illustrate their findings.