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My Family Tradition

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars examine different family traditions to further explain social patterns. They complete a graphic organizer using educational software.
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Maps in Kindergarten: Rosie’s Walk

For Teachers K
Students are read, Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins. In this sequencing lesson, students discover the importance of knowing how to create a map and read it. They listen to the story and complete various map making activities.
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ESL Integrated Literature Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze information related to the book Island of the Blue Dolphin. They select appropriate information for the purpose of investigating part of the book.
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Ancient Cultures - Roman

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Ancient Roman culture focusing on how they decorated their homes. As a class, they watch a PowerPoint presentation and complete an outline. Individually, they draw their own sketch of a Roman chair using...
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The Search for Pythagoras' Treasure

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify and define properties of triangles. In this geometry lesson, students identify the missing sides and angles of right triangles. They use the rules of the Pythagorean Theorem to solve their problems.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 6, Lesson 32: Appliqué-tion of Learning

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders hand stitch three different appliqué stitches using triangles as a motif.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 7, Lesson 36: DeSign Sampler

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, write quilt reports.
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Geo Jammin' By DeSign - Day 5, Lesson 28: The Mo-tea-if

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore tea dyeing cloth.
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What are Quarters Made of?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They l research why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with zinc. In addition, they...
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Digging Up Facts

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils research a historical legend. They participate in a discussion of the legend of Kissing Kate Barlow in the novel Holes. Students then chose one of three American legends and use internet research to complete a provided graphic...
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Creating a WebPage (In Spanish)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners develop a webpage in Spanish. They are introduced to HTML and must have at least three links on their page. They also insert graphics to make their webpage more appealing.
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Geometry Shapes Playground Safety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create a new playground design to present to elementary students during Playground safety week. They review basic geometry to use in observing and recording the equipment on a local playground. They research playground...
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Exemplary Plans, Engineer It!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research tall buildings and identify the geometric shapes used in the construction of the buildings. They compare shapes and infer why some are better than others in building. They produce a multimedia presentation of geometric...
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Cultural Contact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the diversity of the Hispanic Culture, utilizing technology enhanced research and creative graphics (by hand) to retell the researched story.
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Forensics 101

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interpret how to communicate information and ideas in ways that are appropriate to the purpose and audience through spoken, written, and graphic means of expression. They use information-gathering techniques, analyze and...
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Creating a Travel Brochure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils use the internet to research a country of interest to them. Using graphics, they create a travel brochure about the country encouraging people to travel there. They present their information to the class while showing their...
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National First Ladies' Library

Be Sure To Wash Your Hands!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of personal hygiene and its contribution to the prevention of disease. They focus upon the practice of handwashing while conducting research looking for its proven effectiveness. Then students answer some...
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Käthe Kollwitz: Never Again War!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the artistic works of Holocaust escapee Käthe Kollowitz. In this Holocaust art lesson, students examine the self-portraits that Kollowitz created and discuss the message in her woodcut images. Learners design their own...
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Crime Scene Investigation: Hair Analysis Lab

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a hair analysis lab. Using a digital microscope, students compare and contrast hair samples. They determine if the hair samples are human or animal. After completing lab results sheets, young scholars share...
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Everyone Eats Bread

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners identify similarties and differences between different countries and what type of bread they eat. They examine the different cultures of countries by emailing people in other countries. They also locate the country on the map.
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Create a Career Flyer: Marine Mammal Rescue

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars study prerequisites for a career. After they explore a selected career, students create a tri-fold flyer describing the positive aspects of the job. Young scholars include job description, skills, education, salary and...
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Running Water

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create products that feature the importance of water conservation. In this environmental stewardship lesson, 6th graders explore the water cycle and conduct on water usage. Students also research water pollution and...
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OTC Medications

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students become aware of better ways to read and analyze the information provided on OTC labels. This concept is accompanied with the integration of technology, brochures and a Venn Diagram for illustration. They assess medical...
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Colorado

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a variety of activities to increase their knowledge of Colorado. They make leafprints, read and listen to stories, write fiction, make collages, participate in discussions and invite their parents to come and see...