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Work and Rewards
Fifth graders explore the concept of work. Rewards for working are considered and related to personal recognition and satisfaction.
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The Great Backyard Bird Count
Learners study new types of birds and explore how to keep a log of what they see.
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Sentence Sequencing
In this multiple choice worksheet, learners read three sentences and determine which sentence should come first second and third.
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Mission "Possible" Fitness
Learners elevate their heart rate and practice fitness skills. They work together to complete a list of exercises simultaneously.
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Gas Laws
Eighth graders use lab work and software to collect and analyze pressure and temperature data in order to illustrate the relationship between the temperature and pressure of a gas at a constant volume. They conduct a lab and organize...
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Amazon Alphabet
Young scholars create an alphabetic Amazon animal mural, illustrating the diversity of life in the tropical rain forest of the Amazon Basin.
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Laparoscopy Tissue Biopsy
Students describe the anatomy and physiology of a selected organ. They identify the major artery and vein that delivers blood to and from the selected organ and construct an accurate scaled 3D model of a selected organ.
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Good Relationships
Students explore ways to empathize with others. They read a story and discuss how it reminds them of real live events. students sing a song about love. In a group activity, students trace a picture of their hands. On each finger and...
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Life in a Cup
Third graders make and maintain a mini terrarium. They keep a daily journal of what happens in their terrarium and record daily observations and measurements.
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Selecting Judges: Playground Bullying - Judicial Fairness
Young scholars discuss behavior. In this judging fairness lesson, students discover how there are different perceptions on what is the most fair way to solve a situation. They work in small groups and as a class to role play and discuss...
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V.I.P.
Students complete interviews of their classmates. Throughout the school year each student is interviewed by the teacher and their peers. Answers to interview questions are complied along with a photograph and placed in a PowerPoint...
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Measuring The Earth
Learners use their geometry and trigonometry skills to determine the distance between their school and another school.
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We The People
Young scholars engage in this introductory unit of history which is ideal for the first few weeks of instruction. The unit is meant to prepare students for the nation wide contest associated with History Day.
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Sportsround
Young scholars devise a plan to help get kids more active by encouraging them to participate in sports. Student, using spreadsheets, devise a weekly exercise timetable for a fitness fanatic and a realistic one of themselves.
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TECH:Class-to-class Interaction (Communication)
Students use interpersonal skills and digital equipment to interact with different classes of students.
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Class Forums: An English Language Arts Lesson for Information Resources
Tenth graders listen to a controversial piece of writing. They with opposing viewpoints face one another. After ground rules are suggested and adopted by the group, 10th graders articulate their positions in successive turns.
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Tell-Tale Heart
Young scholars 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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Community Map
Second graders engage in a lesson plan about their own community. They map the community and are assessed by the creativity of the document. The maps are produced using an example made with the teacher. Students make the cognitive...
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And Now, the Weather...
Students collect and analyze data. In this middle school mathematics/science lesson, students collect temperature reading over a 24 hour period. Students analyze the data for mean, median, maximum and minimum.
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Hello...I'd Like You to Meet....
Students interview a partner and introduce each other to the rest of the class.
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Owning Your Own Business
Fifth graders consider the type of business they might like to own. They design an advertisement for this business. They prepare questions that they could ask each other, as owners of various businesses. Guest speakers could be utilized.
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Citizenship Program
Students explore teamwork, decision-making, and ways to communicate. They discuss their favorite activities, places they would like to travel and set ground rules for their groups. After identifying their feelings toward the program,...
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Eight Common Lesson Plan Mistakes
Students learn the do's and don'ts of lesson planning. In this guide for writing lesson plans lesson, students become familiar with what should and should not be contained in a lesson plan.
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Liquid Logic: Experiments in Viscosity
Young scholars examine specific characteristics of liquids through a hands-on lab activity. An experiment with teacher prepared viscosity tubes is conducted in which liquid identities are predicted based on data. A hypothesis is written...