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Salad Sisters

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars learn and practice the song "Salad Sisters" and determine how salads are part of a healthy diet.
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Yes I Can!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students learn and practice the song "Yes I Can Eat 5 a Day" and determine how fruits and vegetables play an integral part in their health.
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POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT: THE CASE OF LATVIA

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compare the powers of a U.S. president to those of leaders of other countries. They pretend they are presidential advisors and make decisions as a group as to what the president has the right do in different situations.
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Scuba Diving

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover that scuba diving is more than a sport. It's a science that operationally integrates physics, chemistry, physiology, and oceanography. They perform a simple experiment which simulates the air tanks used in scuba diving.
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Thoughts to the President

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners write a persuassive paragraph to the President stating their opinion on a topic. To do this, they start the message with a topic sentence such as "War is _____." The blank should contain a word or phrase expressing the student's...
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Building the Best Brochure

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research characteristics of a good brochure. Using the Internet, students explore the areas of the Mission Trails Regional Park. Students incorporate ClarisWorks and other software, to design a brochure of the area they...
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The Right to Vote

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
For this voting worksheet, students identify and discuss changes in voting rights throughout American history. Then, they identify why voting is an important right for Americans. Finally, students create voting bookmarks instead of or in...
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Bible Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this religious worksheet, students complete various activities related to the Bible. For example, students solve a word search related to Jesus and the Fishermen.
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Bible Activities-- The Easter Story

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this Bible activity worksheet, young scholars learn the story of the first Easter from the Bible and complete a variety of puzzles, codes and coloring pages.
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Parade of Colors

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this American holidays worksheet, students follow directions to make a wand using construction paper and crepe paper streamers. Background information on Memorial Day and Independence Day is provided for teachers.
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Pelicans in Peril

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Gulf oil spill worksheet, students examine an article regarding the brown pelican and the effects of the oil spill as well as a photograph.
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Decorating the camp cabin

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students make a decoration for their camp cabin out of materials found outside. In this decoration lesson plan, students use twigs, twine, glue, an acorn, and a penny to make a cabin creation.
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Checks on Presidential Power

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine presidential powers. In this checks and balances lesson, students identify the constitutional and informal restraints of the president and consider the reasons for the limitations.
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Producing Commercials for Videotaping

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Learners explore television commercials to classify them into categorizes. In this commercial categories lesson, students brainstorm about commercials that catch their attention. Learners analyze the categories for commercials and then...
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Supreme Court June 2010 Decisions Wrap-Up

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider constitutional rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide that requires students to examine Bill of Rights-related cases of 2010. Students respond to discussion questions pertaining to...
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Obama Hope Poster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils consider constitutional rights. In this Bill of Rights lesson, students complete an activity guide regarding the property rights regarding the Obama "Hope" poster. Pupils respond to discussion questions pertaining to the topic.
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The World of Constitutions: Better Understanding the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the purpose of constitutions. In this government systems lesson plan, students analyze the sections of the U.S. Constitution. Young scholars then compare the U.S. Constitution to the constitutions of other...
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Why the US Fought and Lost the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the United States in the Vietnam War. In this Vietnam War activity, students research primary and secondary sources to find out why the United States was involved in the war and why it was unsuccessful in the...
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Idioms Quiz: Plants

For Students 6th - 8th
In this idioms about plants activity, middle schoolers complete sentences by interpreting idioms about plants.  Each sentence contains clues as to the meaning of the idiom.
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Win or Lose?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students consider how the first supercasino in Britain will impact the nation. In this current events lesson plan, students visit the noted Web sites to gather information about the casino and the positive and negative effects of gambling.
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Bible Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this religious worksheet, young scholars complete various activities related to the Bible. For example, students color in an illustration from the Bible and solve a related crossword puzzle. Young scholars also match animals to their...
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Numbers From 0 To 10

For Students 1st
In this numbers from 0 to 10 interactive instructional activity, 1st graders enter numerals and number words in order from 0-10, then fill in the missing numerals and number words from 0-10 with immediate online feedback.
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Numbers Worksheet (11 - 20)

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this numbers worksheet, learners put the given numbers in order by filling in the blanks or writing number words. Students complete 4 problems.
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Numbers from 20 to 30

For Students 3rd
In this numbers from 20 to 30 instructional activity, 3rd graders interactively enter 11 numerals and 11 number words from 20 to 30, in order and out of order, with immediate online feedback.