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The "Me" Decade: 1970

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners view the video on Mary Tyler Moore Show. They discuss what they notice about the treatment of Mary Tyler Moore's character in the show. Students listen to a lecture covering notes on web diagram, such as: Fads, fashion, the New...
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Life Shields

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create shields representing what they value most. In this art lesson, students observe shields in the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet and create their own shields depicting the four things they value most in life.
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Wisconsin History and Information

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a multi-faceted project about the people, places, and government of Wisconsin. Working with traditional and technological resources, they research various topics related to the history of Wisconsin and create a...
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AP® Computer Science A: Elevens Lab Student Guide

For Students 11th - 12th
Looking for a project to use in an AP® Computer Science class? Engage learners with a simple solitaire game called Elevens. Through these activities, learners break down the task and write the code for a game. Sign in to your College...
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Teacher Appreciation Week

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Ideas and activities to celebrate educators near and far!
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Christmas Bells

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read and analyze the anti-slavery poem, "Christmas Bells" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. They discuss the content and form of the poem, write an essay, write an original poem, examine how this anti-slavery poem was converted...
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Look and See Books

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students photograph appropriate subject matter for the content, write the text, use transferable letters to design their very own book.
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Road Less Traveled

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define philanthropy and relate them to personal experiences. In this philanthropy lesson, students complete a journal entry and read Franklin's Christmas Gift. Students then create a philanthropy web worksheet. Students rephrase...
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First Day of GT

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss feelings about being teased about being a gifted student. In this feelings lesson plan, students then toss balls to each other and give responses based on questions asked.
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study the life and music of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. They practice listening for the downbeat of a musical selection. They participate in a physical exercise where they march around in a circle and clap to the...
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Communication Skills Center Ideas for the Early Finisher

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
When students finish work early, there are easy ways to keep them focused and learning with independent activities.
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Was Nobel Noble? Meet the Man

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the man behind the Nobel Peace Prize. In this philanthropy lesson, students research Alfred Nobel and the Nobel Peace Prize and create personal banners including works they would like to be remembered for.
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Biospheres

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create models, practice inquiry skills, work with fellow students in teams, and reinforce concepts discussed in class all by using the theme of BIOSPHERES.
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Seasoning the School Year

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners observe the changes a class tree goes through as the seasons change and record observations in journals. They investigate changes in the weather, changes in the length of the day, and how that affects people. They create...
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Walk a day in my moccasins

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students create videos about students in their classroom. In this self-expression activity, students use videos to give voice to students who are reluctant or can't participate. Students listen to several books and generate questions...
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Gummy Bear Picture Graph

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate picture graphs. In this graphing lesson, 1st graders create a picture graph with the x-axis being number and the y-axis being color. Students sort their gummy bears by color and use pictures of colored bears...
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Hmmm-What is Philanthropy?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers develop an understanding of philanthropy through definition and actions. Students to get to know themselves and their classmates by engaging in activities imbedded in this lesson. They investigate the types of...
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Civil War Play Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students act out the Civil War through reader's theater. In this performing arts lesson, students research the Civil War and find costumes, props and scenery appropriate to the time period. They become characters from the Civil War time...
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The Human Brain

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify parts of the human brain. In this biology lesson, students watch a video about the human brain. Students use different colors of clay to construct and label the three parts of the brain.
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Baseball: The Tenth Inning

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The intent of this resource is to explore Latin American accomplishments in baseball, recognizing the changes in demographics of players over the last century. Social studies classes begin with a discussion and brainstorm surrounding...
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Philanthropic Beliefs of Native Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities. In this philanthropy lesson, students define the term philanthropy, list 3 traditions of Native American giving and sharing, and identify 3...
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Make a Giftbox Pattern

For Students K - 2nd
In this gift box pattern worksheet, learners cut out the ten gift box images at the bottom of the page. Then, they determine which gift box comes next in each of the 5 gift box patterns on the worksheet.
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Teachers on the Horizon

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders are given the opportunity to serve as cadet teachers for fourth and fifth-grade gifted students. In this career choices instructional activity, 12th graders discover how meaningful being a teacher can be.
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Teaching the Perfectionist

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Understanding the perfectionist can help teachers and students work together successfully.