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Christopher Columbus, The Explorer

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students brainstorm important facts about Christopher Columbus, input information into Kidspiration or Inspiration, watch United Streaming Video on Christopher Columbus and New World to gather information, research online to find...
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Dedication to Douglass

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the controversy surrounding the proposed Frederick Douglass Circle monument in Central Park. They review the notion of historical inaccuracy by reading and discussing the article, "In Douglass Tribute, Slave Folklore and...
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Multiple Patterns

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders utilize a 1-100 grid to identify multiples of single digit numbers. They look for patterns and how they could be used to identify multiples to demonstrate the ability to use the multiplication facts and charts of single...
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The Titanic Disaster

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the titanic disaster.  In this geography activity, 7th graders research basic facts about the Titanic.  Students create Titanic scrapbooks. 
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Islam: History, Society, and Civilization

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the Crusades. In this world history lesson plan, students watch a video regarding the Crusades and compile a list of facts regarding the series of religious wars. Learners compare the Muslim view of the wars to the...
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Words That Hold Court

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students research legal terminology used in the Supreme Court. In this legal terminology lesson plan, students study a quote from President Obama about the Supreme Court. Students make a list of facts about the Supreme Court and the...
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Pond-life Safari

For Teachers K
Students determine the living and non-living parts of pond life. In this pond life lesson plan, students examine the plants, animals, and insects that live in ponds. They look through a variety of print media, cut out pictures, and...
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Photograph and Pamphlet About Nuclear Fallout

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the term, 'nuclear fallout.' They analyze the "Facts about Fallout" pamphlet and list any questions that either were not answered by the pamphlet or arose as a result of materials provided.
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Our Community

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore their community. In this communities lesson, students write an interesting fact about the community on lined paper and add illustrations to their writing. Learners construct a class book by combining each page of...
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Thomas Jefferson on the Sedition Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and cite arguments Jefferson used in objecting to the Sedition Act. They discuss Jefferson's opinion on how constitutional questions about the Sedition Act could be resolved.
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Have You Seen My Mother?

For Teachers K
Students listen to a read aloud of Janell Cannon's, Stellaluna as they examine how bats use their sense of smell. They examine the sense of smell by role playing as mother bats as identify different scents. They study bat facts at an...
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I Know What I Am... but, What Are You? (Classifying Living Things)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners examine how to classify living things by effects, environment, and activity. They explore various websites, develop a list of facts they learn about classifications, and participate in a distance online learning session with the...
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Leap! Frog!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write a report stating facts and opinions based on frogs. Investigate and understand the changes that take place during the life cycle of a frog. Respond to language, meanings and ideas in different texts, relating them to...
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2003: A Space Tragedy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the facts and logistics connected to the space shuttle Columbia tragedy and present at a teach-in on the incident. February 3, 2003)
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Primate Primer

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the different branches of the primate family tree. They create fact cards about various species of non-human primates and then write fictional skits about interactions among the different primates.
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Organic Feud

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine possible pesticide exposure in their fruit and vegetable consumption. They compile fact sheets exploring various organic food issues and interview their parents about the food choices they make for their Students.
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The Case of the Plugged Toilets:

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners identify the process for settling a criminal dispute (how are the facts of the case presented; how is the dispute resolved?, and
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Social Studies" Turning Points

For Teachers All
Students will understand how people are affected by places and events and will communicate their opinions in an essay including historical facts.
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"I Cannot Tell a Lie"

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine and debunk historical myths, using the American Revolution as a starting point. They create and play a game of "American History: Fact or Fiction?"
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Wonderful Worms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify living and non-living things and explain the importance of earthworms to the soil. They name some basic facts about earthworms, recognize basic worm vocabulary words and demonstrate vermicomposting techniques.
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Sing Out Loud: The Slave Spirituals Historical and Cultural Implications during Reconstruction

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify, summarize and present facts about cultural, educational and political inequalities of Reconstruction, explain hidden codes of slave spirituals and their importance in slaves' communication, and create poetry based on...
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At the Governor's Mansion

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students visit Florida Governor's mansion online, and create class book about interesting facts and trivia.
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Riding the Pony Express

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders list the four W's of the Pony Express. They also write an article about Buffalo Bill Cody and discuss the important facts about the Pony Express.
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The California Recall Election

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify facts about the structure of the California recall election. They research the history of recall elections throughout the United States. They analyze the positives and negatives of a governor recall election.