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Learning About Philanthropy - Diocesan Standard

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify the concept of stewardship. In this stewardship lesson, students create stewardship lists, complete stewardship surveys, and learn six new words related to stewardship by listing them in acrostic poem.
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Getting To Know You - Lesson 1

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete a worksheet about themselves as individuals and as members of groups and discuss questions about themselves as they present their sheets. In this individuality lesson plan, 5th graders discuss what makes them...
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Write It Short

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen the books, "Today Is Monday," "Chicken Soup with Rice," and discuss how we use abbreviations for days of the week. This simple lesson is a good way to introduce the common abbreviations that young readers will encounter...
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Information Safari

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners go to the library and research animals using features in the text to help them organize information. In this locating information lesson plan, students complete this task in teams.
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Worlds Apart

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the similarities and differences among the experience of modern-day immigrants through investigating the personal experiences of several immigrants.
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La Cenerentola (Cinderella)

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars are introduced to the composer, Gioacchino Rossini, and discuss his life and musical culture.
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Your Name in an Acrostic Poem

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use a word processing program (Word, Claris Works...) to create an acrostic poem.
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Famous Americans Presentation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research a famous American; then do a presentation using Hyper-Studio, ClarisWorks or Power-Point.
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Help! I Need Some Editing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write their own story using as much descriptive language as they can. They peer edit each other's stories and create illustrations to accompany their writings. They place their story in a booklet and give it to a needy recepient.
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The First Day

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the inauguration of George W. Bush, examine historical precedents, and devise inaugural proceedings for a person of their own choosing.
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Citizens for Responsible Change

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a petition to a school figure, get signatures from other students, share the petition with the appropriate authority, and then work as leaders to carry out the group's solution.
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Rikki-Tikki Research

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders perform a search on mongooses on Internet Explorer and answer research questions.
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The Talking Earth: a Research Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the book, "The Talking Earth" and research an animal that is found in the Everglades.
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Sayings and Phrases

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders respond to six sayings that are introduced in this lesson. They brainstorm, justify, explain, describe, create and relate as they respond.
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Whooping Crane

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars, in groups, discuss clue phrases from a poem.
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Publishing a Group Book

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine various alphabet books. They write several sentences for their assigned letter of the alphabet, type them onto a word processing program, and create an illustration for a class alphabet book.
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Post-It Poetry

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore how to spice up their work using vivid words and images. Afte a lecture/demo, 7th graders try their hand at writing poetry using a lot of adjectives and vivid verbs.
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Introducing the Incredible RBT-2000

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct a miniature robot using recyclable materials. They write a descriptive explanation from the robot's point of view explaining how it aid in protecting the environment.
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Dr. Teeth and Dr. Gums To The Rescue

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders role play as dentists researching teeth and their care. They create a slide show showing how a character, Bear, can take care of this teeth explaining habitats, diets and teeth.
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Author, Author!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, in groups, select and research a favorite studenT author or illustrator. They answer questions about the author, conduct research and prepare a PowerPoint presentation with their findings.
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Determining Authority and Accuracy

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students determine the authority of any source of information including books, web sites, and individual "experts". With an activity worksheet, they are guided through the activity, evaluating the authority and accuracy of one web site.
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"The Universal Principal of Change"

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders research the Kamakura Period, along with Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist principles. Also, they study Yoshida Kenko.
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Tell-Tale Heart

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students discuss the title of Edgar Allen Poe's story, The Tell-Tale Heart before reading it, and discuss information about the author. They use a graphic organizer to help them comprehend the story as they read.
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Using Women's Words

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners examine quotes from women and choose one that appeals to them. They research the woman and answer questions related to her. They are to find other quotes that interest them.

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