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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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Robots Alive: Almost Human
Students explore robotics. They design and draw a robot to fit a specified function. Students examine motor functions necessary for the robot to perform. They discuss types of sensors available to assist in the building of a robot.
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Enhancing Social Skills and Vocabulary through Photography
Students in a special education classroom identify pictures of various living things. In groups, they role-play different roles to help them with their social and communication skills. To end the lesson, they take pictures of different...
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Butterfly Lesson
Students identify that Idaho is a home to 168 species of butterflies and they are an important part of many habitats. They also identify how to use the Digital Atlas of Idaho and write a report regarding information of their assigned...
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Graphic Favorite Breakfast Foods
Second graders graph data based on a class survey of their favorite breakfast foods. In this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders take a class survey of their favorite breakfast foods. Then they take that data and put it into a computer...
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Maverick
Students apply probability to real life situation. In this statistics lesson, students play poker and make predictions on what hand they will get next. They apply their knowledge of how probability works to make their predictions.
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Vitamin Planet
Middle schoolers explain the function of vitamins in their body. In this health lesson, students identify the six types of vitamins. They create a chart comparing two of them.
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Weather
Students collect daily weather types throughout the school year using a spreadsheet program and Meteorologist freeware in order to predict weather changes and compare seasons. An Appleworks worksheet is included.
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Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Comprehensive resource for information about this often undiagnosed disorder. It includes research, assessment tips as well as strategies that may benefit people with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
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Nonverbal Learning Disorder
Comprehensive resource for information about this often undiagnosed disorder. It includes research, assessment tips as well as strategies that may benefit people with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Boston Public Schools Capstone Project
The (Boston Public Schools) Capstone Project is an opportunity for students to engage in rigorous project-based learning. It is an opportunity for our students to develop skills to be life, career, and college-ready in a culturally...
Stanford University
Stanford University: Path of Development (Animal Developmental Pathways)
An exciting explanation of animal development using sea urchins as a model. Animations, still images and supporting explanations make for a great learning experience.
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Psych Central: Childhood & Developmental Disorders
Childhood disorders, often labeled as developmental disorders or learning disorders, most often occur and are diagnosed when the child is of school-age. Although some adults may also relate to some of the symptoms of these disorders,...
University of Arizona
University of Arizona: Developmental Mechanisms Problem Set
This interactive module introduces students to the basic concepts of development in a variety of organisms. Students will also learn about the experiments that gave scientists in the early 20th century insight into the mechanisms of...
Other
First Signs: Other Developmental Disorders
Although developmental and behavioral disorders are increasingly widespread, they are still poorly understood by most of society. The lack of knowledge is further compounded by the stigma that often accompanies a diagnosis of a...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers
Abby Brown explores the world through books and activities. Each topic addresses developmentally appropriate instructional themes for kids ages 4-9. Academic content is layered in with storylines of fun and adventure! Children of all...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Teach Your Way
Teach your way with this timely collection of resources aligned to monthly themes and skills for PreK-2 students. Use the monthly Teach Your Way calendar and planner to integrate media in creative and developmentally-appropriate ways,...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Meet the Helpers
Many children have questions and can feel uneasy when emergencies occur in their communities. The Meet the Helpers toolkit is designed to introduce "helpers" and explain the role they play in emergency situations. Included in the toolkit...
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Learning and Teaching: Piaget's Developmental Theory
Take a look at the research collected and theory developed concerning the child's cognitive development by Jean Piaget. Find the key ideas and the detailed stages of the theory.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Life Stages Cards: Frog, Butterfly, and Dragonfly
All animals develop and grow over time. The animals in this document undergo one of the most dramatic developmental processes known, metamorphosis. See if you can place the developmental stages in their proper order.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Activity Starters: Peg + Cat
Be deliberate when inviting your student to watch a PBS KIDS show. These resources can help by adding meaningful conversation and easy activities to their experience. This site includes 5 Peg + Cat activity starters: Conversation Cards:...
NBC
Universal Kids: Games
Make learning fun by playing these online games from favorite children's shows such as Kody Kapow, Nina's World, and Floogal Your World. Also, find coloring pages, games, activities, videos, and more.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Piaget's Theory: One Cup of Water Is Less Than One Cup of Water
In this human behavior science fair project, the student will learn about Piaget's developmental stages and the Theory of Conservation. The student will investigate the age at which children understand the equality of numbers and mass....