Activity
PBS

Dear Pen Pal

For Teachers 1st - 6th Standards
Explore cultures from around the world with an engaging pen pal resource. Through a series of classroom activities and written correspondence, children learn about the favoritec pastimes, schooling, geography, and weather that is...
Lesson Plan
US Mint

Desert Dwellers

For Teachers K - 4th Standards
What can a quarter possibly teach young learners about desert ecosystems? More than you might think. After displaying and discussing the included picture of the Arizona state quarter, the class participates in a series of...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Halloween Letter Match

For Students K - 1st
In this Halloween activity worksheet, learners draw a line from each Halloween picture to the letter that begins with the same sound. Students match five images to the letters w, m, s, g, and b.
Lesson Plan
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Pumpkin Carving Sequencer

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students arrange illustrations in sequential order. In this text organization lesson, students access a webpage where they must follow the instructions to learn about the steps of pumpkin carving. Students then click and drag...
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University of Southern California

Deconstructing Genocide: The Ultimate Crime Against Humanity

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
There are eight stages of an atrocity known as genocide, and it's important to understand how they are represented so we can fight against it in the future. As young historians watch video clips of ten Jewish Holocaust survivors'...
Lesson Plan
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Simulation: Norse Scratchings

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the meaning of a Norse runic message as they study a Vikings unit. In this Norse alphabet instructional activity, students decode a runic message as a part of a study about Vikings. Students earn the letters to decode...
Lesson Plan
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Letters From the Front Lines

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a variety of letters from soliders who were on the front lines during World War II. After viewing an excerpt from "The War", they answer discussion and comprehension questions based on the letters and video. To end the...
Lesson Plan
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Peanut Inventions From A-Z

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a PowerPoint presentation on peanut products. For this peanut lesson, students discuss the parts of a peanut and read the book The Life and Times of the Peanut by Charles Micucci. They create an ABC book on products...
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Classroom Law Project

How do we hire a President?

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
What are the job requirements for the office of president of the United States? What attributes should a candidate possess? Are the qualities needed to govern the same as those needed to win? What can an analysis of the...
Lesson Plan
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State Symbols of Michigan

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners study the symbols of the state of Michigan and create a slide show using KidPix. They discuss the diversity of creation within the state of Michigan. Students also discuss how God is in control of the "kings of our earth."
Lesson Plan
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Thai Children's Trust

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students spell words in braille and learn how to use braille to punch out their names. For this braille lesson plan, students discuss what life would be like for a visually impaired person.
Lesson Plan
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What's Your Thing? Self-Esteem, Peer Support

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore their personal strengths. After participating in group discussions, students list verbs that describe their talents. They observe a commercial describing characteristics and talents. Students create their own mini-talent...