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Opening Lesson Architecture
Learners consider the impact of architecture around the world. In this introductory architecture lesson, students view a sideshow of historic structures and create their own architectural structures using the listed art...
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Adding in the Garden
In this adding with picture clues learning exercise, students write the missing number in each of 8 number sentences. All numbers will be below 5.
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Piecing Together the Story of Glenn Cunningham: A Kansas Champion
Learners use primary and secondary sources to conduct research about Glenn Cunningham. In this Glenn Cunningham lesson plan, students tell why he was a hero, and tell facts from what they learned.
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Plants and Roots
Pupils discuss the parts of the plant and
perform an experiment in which they observe a plant's water
transportation system. They become familiar with
several local plants used for utilitarian purposes.
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Harriet The Spy
Fourth graders investigate the style of diary writing as its own genre of literature. They read Harriet The Spy in order to have a text for this literature study. Students use the skill of prediction to preview the story, and then...
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STI CAse Studies
Young scholars evaluate case studies in which a person is exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. They read, discuss and answer questions based on four different case studies which involve herpes, HPV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
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The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Letter 13)
In this The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis worksheet, students define six key vocabulary words and answer twelve comprehension questions on letter thirteen.
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A Modern Pandora's Box
Learners research the myth of Pandora's Box. For this mythology lesson, students examine myths and are introduced to the story of Pandora's Box. Learners create a modern-day version of Pandora's Box.
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Let's Make a Plan
Students investigate pollution reduction policies in place at their school. In this pollution reduction lesson, students interview people in their school to determine what pollution policies are in place. They create a plan to increase...
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Journal Writing Ideas
Students choose a topic from a list to write a journal entry about. In this journal writing lesson, students use one of the ideas included in the comprehensive list of ideas when they cannot think of a topic to write about. They write...
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Civil Rights - What are yours?
Students explore US Civil Rights. In this us government lesson, students watch a video and then complete a worksheet on identifying and understanding their personal civil rights.
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Hand Sensitivity
Students experiment with the sense of touch. In this tactile lesson plan, students determine the most sensitive area of the hand. Students experiment by describing objects through touch only. Students compare the amount of sensory data...
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Poetry
Learners write a poem. For this language arts lesson, students discuss what they hear and see in a garden. Learners write a poem about the sights, sounds and smells of the garden.
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Designing a Safe City Like a Civil Engineer
Students study civil engineering, safety apparatuses in their city, and design their own city. In this civil engineering instructional activity, students discuss their towns safety apparatuses and define civil engineers. Students then...
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Scientific Tools
Students list different uses for common scientific instruments. They identify appropriate instruments to measure length, temperature, and mass. Pupils are given a copy of the "Science Tools" task sheet, students place the correct number...
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Literature: Truly Fortunate Ahmed
Students gain an appreciation for Persian literature by reading "Truly Fortunate Ahmed." They select props such as turbans, rings, and clothing as they are revealed in the story. Among assessments from which students choose are:...