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Introduction to Business: Business Feud
Trying to liven up an introductory economics unit on wants and needs? Combine text review with a game using this guide, which has scholars earning the right to play "Business Feud" by scoring high on reading recall questions. While it is...
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Geography - Mapping the Holocaust
Eighth graders map the important locations of the Holocaust. In this Holocaust lesson, 8th graders research the location of countries involved in the Holocaust as well as the location of concentration camps. Students mark the locations...
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Australia: Introductory Lesson
Students explore Australia. In this global studies lesson, students listen to audio clips and watch video clips that introduce them to the the nation-continent. Students discuss what they already know about Australia and what they would...
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Writing: Stamp of Approval
Students write a good title and edit their essay. In this writing lesson, students examine several examples of good titles and discuss what makes them effective. Students relate this to the sign on a building and discuss ways...
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Bible Lesson: Wagons West
Students debate whether manifest destiny is right or wrong. In this manifest destiny lesson, students discuss the westward movement and the role of manifest destiny as they focus on the Native Americans. Students view the...
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Hero Holiday and Portfolio Completed
Middle schoolers summarize the unit on heroes and present picture books to younger students. In this hero instructional activity, middle schoolers compile their portfolios, in which they have presented heroic characteristics of...
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Earthquakes & Volcanoes I: What Causes Them and Where They Are
Students study the properties of volcanoes and earthquakes. In this earthquakes and volcanoes instructional activity students write a story on what they did during their experiment.
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Violence in the Media
Pupils consider the impact of violence on television. In this media awareness lesson plan, students keep track of violent acts on television and write letters to network executives regarding violence on television.
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Designing Kites
Sixth graders sketch their own kites by creating a scale drawing of an original design. In this designing kites lesson, 6th graders draw a rough sketch, then accurately draw their design on large paper with a ruler, measuring...
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Printing Press
Learners demonstrate the impact of the printing press on society. In this printing press lesson, students discuss occupations and industries that have grown up due to the invention of the printing press. Learners work in...
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Media Views
Students create a collage of images depicting trends in the media. For this media lesson, students watch excerpts from several films, television shows, and commercials. Students compare and contrast media views...
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Science Topics and Presentations
Students go to the library and use computers to research a science topic and work on their presentations. In this presentations lesson plan, students use overhead transparencies and use props for a skit.
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Math in Nature
Students explore math in nature. In this lesson on the Fibonacci sequence, students use natural objects and Fibonacci numbers to discover mathematical patterns.
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Roman Architecture
Students examine Roman architecture. In this ancient Rome lesson, students discuss some attributes of Roman architecture prior to conducting research on the use of classical Roman architecture in modern buildings.
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Research Paper: Writing the First Draft
Students use their completed outlines, notecards, and opening paragraphs to create a first draft of their research paper. In this research writing lesson, students focus on the body of their paper as they compile their information...
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Newspapers or Television: What's Better?
Students compare newspapers to television news and decide which they prefer. In this newspaper and television lesson, students read an article and watch a video of the same event. Students discuss the differences, forming an...
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Warriors Don't Cry
Learners write a journal depicting a day in the life of a character and a newspaper article. In this Warriors Don't Cry lesson, students summarize the main events of integration and find out about the life of Melba...
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Bible: Symbolism in the Church
Young scholars discover the meaning of symbols, artifacts, and other architecture in the church. In this church symbolism lesson, students work in groups to research symbols and images and present their findings to the class. ...
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Distance in Space
Sixth graders explore space science by measuring distances between planets. In this solar system lesson, 6th graders view a Bill Nye video and discover the conversion between the metric system and imperial measuring systems. Students...
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Be the Kiwi: What is going on in New Zealand?
Students study the three environmental issues facing New Zealand today. In this ecology lesson, students brainstorm some solutions to these environmental issues. They share what they have written in their journals.
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What's on Your Plate?
Students travel the world. For this global studies lesson, students research selected countries and investigate their cultural traditions.
Calvin Crest Outdoor School
Survival
Equip young campers with important survival knowledge with a set of engaging lessons. Teammates work together to complete three outdoor activities, which include building a shelter, starting a campfire, and finding directions in the...
Meadows Center for Preventing Educational Risk, University of Texas at Austin
Lesson 8 - Open Syllables
Just like scholars plug something in to close a circuit, they must plug a consonant onto a word to make closed syllables. Help learners distinguish between open and closed syllables with a series of activities that emphasize open...
Florida Center for Reading Research
Phonological Awareness: Rhyme, Rhyming Game
Scholars practice their rhyming skills with a game. Players roll dice to move along the board game, stopping to rhyme words and find a match.
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