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Examining the Reasons for the Creation of the State of Israel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the connection between World War II and Jewish immigration to Israel after the War.  In this World History lesson, students discuss the details of what it might have been like to live through the Holocaust. ...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Saying it Without Words

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon that requires them to consider the power of symbols in cartoons and respond to 4 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Taking a Stand

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze political cartoons that feature the use of persuasion and propaganda. Students respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Using Blood-Typing to Determine Causes of Death in Surgery Patients

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this simulation activity, young biologists examine blood types to determine whether the death rate in a hospital was caused because of incorrect identification of patient blood types. You will need obtain and follow the procedures of...
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Listen Actively

For Teachers K - 12th
Listening is a skill, and with the help of the communication activities in this packet, class members improve their active listening skills. 
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Lesson 2 Ordering Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Math wizards begin the lesson by comparing and ordering rational numbers. Using a number line, they discover the relationship between the numbers and practice ordering them in the correct way. They also review proper techniques for...
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Rent To Own

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Reading can be a good way to learn about many different things, like rent-to-own housing programs. Learners read informational resources about rent-to-own programs and how they work. They complete graphic organizers using the facts they...
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The Star-Spangled Banner

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Get your kids moving as they learn about the history of the United States National Anthem. Scholars examine the War of 1812, Francis Scott Key, and the meaning behind The Star Spangled Banner as they listen to an 18-minute...
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Haunted House Challenge Fitness Stations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars rotate through ten physical fitness stations. They perform various stretching and strengthening activities for three minutes at a time.
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Team Handball

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students participate in a team handball game. In this physical education activity, students are introduced to offensive strategies and implement them into the handball game. Students perform a stretching routine at the end of activity.
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Shooting Baskets-Relay Game

For Teachers K - 5th
Students demonstrate how to shoot baskets during a relay race. In this physical education lesson, students work in teams and shoot basketballs into the hoops as fast as they can. Each person must make one shot. The first team to finish...
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Happy Feet=Healthy Body

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss the benefits of regular exercise.  In this physical health studies lesson plan, 4th graders create visual demonstrations to track their progress with physical fitness related goals.  Students discuss...
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Making Good Decisions: Drug and Alcohol Reports

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students identify the effects and consequences of using and abusing alcohol and drugs. In this drug education lesson, students watch a video about underage drinking. Students research an assigned drug and compose a PowerPoint...
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Bowl of Milk

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze mixed messages about sexual behavior. In this sex education lesson, students use a milk bowl and food coloring to identify the mixed messages about sexual behavior. Students discuss the mixed messages for the topic and...
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Fitness Points

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are given an index card with a warm-up on it for them to complete when they enter the classroom. Individually, they are placed around the room in which they complete the warm-up and assigned a total point value. To end the...
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Hank Williams: My Inspiration

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students research Hank Williams and explore his life and career. In this Hank Williams instructional activity, students complete Internet research, listen to example songs, and watch a movie all to analyze Hank Williams. The ultimate...
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Cleaning the Air

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate how engineers design methods of removing particulate matter from industrial sources to minimize negative effects of air pollution. In small groups they design and construct a filter with the goal of removing pepper...
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Engineering in Sports

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore physical education by completing a quiz in class. For this engineering lesson, students identify different ways engineering has made sports safer such as stronger padding and helmets, stronger equipment and smarter...
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What makes agriculture "sustainable"?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students define terms and distinguish between the goals and practices used to achieve sustainable agriculture.  In this sustainable agriculture lesson plan students demonstrate awareness of the different impacts of agriculture. 
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Moon Light Through the Month

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers work in small groups to arrange moon phase cards into the correct sequence. The goal is to circle as many consecutive numbers as possible in two minutes.
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Leadership in Jamestown

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students formulate criteria for leadership based on evaluation of Jamestown's leaders, and identify origins, compositions, and goals of the Virginia Company.
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Basketball Crossword

For Students 5th - 6th
In this basketball crossword worksheet, students read 15 clues that pertain to the sport of basketball. Students fit their answers in a crossword. There is no word bank for this challenging puzzle.
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Immigration: Marijana's Story

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore world geography by researching U.S. history. In this immigration lesson, 2nd graders read the book Marijana's Story and discuss the main character, her goals, and the plot. Students complete a worksheet about U.S....
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The Vacation Can Be An Education

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are given a worksheet in which they choose a location they would like to visit. As a class, they brainstorm a list on what needs to be done before they go on their trip and why it is important to have a plan. To end the...