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The Polar Express

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Here are some ways to include "The Polar Express" into your holiday curriculum
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Comparing Cultural Holidays

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore art that reflects their cultural background. In this writing and research lesson students compare and contrast the Halloween with El Dia de los Muertos. Students study the visual art of these holidays. Then students...
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A Salute to American Symbols

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research American symbols. In this American History instructional activity, students listen to the story The Wall and discuss the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They also listen to One Nation and research an American...
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Immigration To Wisconsin

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders see why people came to Wisconsin and what life was like in their new home. They engage in a wonderful series of lessons, which use a variety of multi-media resources. They plan a heritage day party as a culminating event.
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Coping With Alzheimer's

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the coping skills that are necessary when dealing a loved who has Alzheimer's disease. They write using emotionally charged descriptive words after watching an associated video.
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Health Outreach -- Creating Research -- Based on Pamphlets on STDs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video clip about people affected by STDs. They research causes, symptoms and cures of a sexually transmitted disease of their choice. They create a pamphlet to share information.
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THE TRAVELS OF BABAR: An Adventure in Scale:Conflict Resolution an Safety

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research new techniques to solving conflicts without violence. Many new vocabulary words are uncovered within this lesson. They discuss Jean de Brunhoff's The Travels of Babar as an example of how a conflict can be resolved in a...
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Bat Ecology

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars, through hands on games and activities, discover how bats live and how bats benefit ecosystems. They play a game designed to show them how echolocation works and another to show how mother bats locate their young through...
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Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore quadratic functions in this algebra lesson plan. They investigate transformation of quadratic functions using the TI calculator. They use the vertex form for this lesson plan.
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Straight Talk On Tough Issues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is focused upon the concept of breast cancer and research is conducted using a variety of reference sources. They reflect upon how different people deal with the tragedy of cancer and then students write...
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Parenting and Discipline

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss discipline in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and compare it to how children are disciplined today. In this comparisons lesson, students identify different ways parents discipline their children. Students identify...
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America, A Home for Every Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the many cultures that are represented in America. In this American culture lesson plan, students look at the food, languages, music, and traditions that immigrants have contributed to the face of America. They...
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A Measure of Success

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore mathematics by cooking recipes in class. In this ingredient measuring activity, students view several recipes in class they wish to cook and practice translating the recipe into a large enough creation that can feed the...
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The Story of Ruby Bridges

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Ruby Bridges' walk into the William Franz Elementary broke racial barriers and propelled the Civil Rights Movement forward.
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Fish Identification Skills

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students describe the roles of various organisms in the same environment. They study fish based on thier behavior and features. In addition, they identify fish based on specific characteristics.
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Computer Tracks Lunch Choices

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars read a story called Computer Program Tracks Lunch Choices and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events literacy lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions,...
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Creating and Preserving a Tradition

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students explore folk art and tradition. They work in small groups and produce an essay about folk art or traditions practiced in their community. Students discuss the creation and preservation of a tradition. They discuss various...
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People Take the Stand

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn how to be a philanthropist. In this community lesson, students define words associated with philanthropy. Students read Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and discuss the problem and how it was solved. Students...
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Cecilia's Year

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read the novel "Cecilia's Year". They answer questions to test for reading comprehension. They also relate the story to their own life.
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What Is the Food Pyramid?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners are introduced to the USDA Food Pyramid. They discuss good nutrition and work cooperatively with the class to assemble a food pyramid puzzle.
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Making Something from Nothing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how to make something out of nothing. In this recycling lesson, students discuss the importance of recycling and what effects their choices could have on future generations. Students create something new out of used...
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The Wants and Needs of Making a Difference

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students analyze a reading selection. In this wants and needs lesson, students read a story to facilitate a discussion about wants and needs. Students discuss how communities help each other in difficult times.
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John Brown Lesson Plan

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate John Brown.  In this U.S. history slavery lesson, students view a PowerPoint presentation about John Brown.  Students discuss the North's and South's reaction to John Brown's raid, and determine whether...
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Winterdance

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this chronological order worksheet, students put story events in order that they are given. Students put 7 events in chronological order.