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Count Around

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore counting.  For this numeration math lesson, students read a question that poses a "counting" question, count the identified classroom objects, and write their answer on a sticky note.  Students place their note...
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When Randolph Turned Rotten

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore friendship by reading a book with their classmates. In this human relationship lesson, students read the story When Randolph Turned Rotten, and discuss the main character's relationships as well as the overall arc of the...
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The Spanish Entrada

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Arizona history worksheet, students read a 5 page selection that includes primary sources about time periods in the state's history. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions based on the selection.
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The First Vote

For Students 8th - 12th
In this primary source analysis activity, students analyze the political cartoon that features African-Americans waiting to vote. Students respond to 1 short answer question about the cartoon.
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Stellar Spectroscopy

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Learners investigate white light. In this science lesson plan, students participate in a variety of experiments in which they study light. Learners use spectroscopes to view the components of light.
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American Industry Growth

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the economic growth from 1878 to 1893. In this social studies lesson plan, 11th graders discuss how the improvements lead to an inequality in wealth and the problems that it caused.
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Locations Of Countries In Europe

For Students 6th - 8th
In this European geography worksheet, students describe where 12 countries in Europe are located by using directional phrases. Students also practice describing the nationalities of people from each country and how to pronounce each...
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Predator Book Quiz

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
In this fiction books worksheet, students complete 7 multiple choice questions about the book, "Predator." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New York Times...
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The Rule of Law

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the rule of law and government in this civics lesson. They discover the origins and how it impacts them on a daily basis. They also analyze its role in the judicial system.
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Sarah, Plain and Tall

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read Sarah, Plain and Tall, and they write a journal entry for each chapter. They can write about anything that come to mind as you read the story. Students are able to draw in the journal. They write down key words or...
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The Hero: Writing and Responding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils identify heroic character traits that they admire and that inspire trust and result in service to others. They identify the heroic traits of a character of their choosing and defend their reasoning using evidence from the text and...
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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"Julie of the Wolves"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research life in Alaska and compare life there to their lives in this lesson plan. They read "Julie of the Wolves." They research through the novel and other reference books facts about the Alaskan climate and geography. ...
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Weapons Of War: The Monitor

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the building of the first warships of the Civil War. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students compare and contrast two battleships of the era using a graphic organizer. They also compose a...
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The Sanitary Commission

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study women's fund raising efforts during the Civil War era. They participate in a shared reading about the Sanitary Commission and analyze a political cartoon about women's contributions to the Sanitary Fair. They write...
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Lincoln and Photography: A Closer Look

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the Lincoln portraits using a Venn diagram and included analysis tool. In this presidential photography lesson, students write a journal entry and a letter as if they were Abraham Lincoln. Lastly students...
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Whitman and Lincoln

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students determine if Lincoln and Whitman ever met and write a dialogue between the two men. In this Whitman and Lincoln lesson, students read Whitman's poem "Beat! Beat! Drums!" and connect it to the events of Lincoln's presidency....
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Final Steps - From Cinderella Project

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students culminate a service project associated with a Cinderella study. In this service project lesson, students write letters to thank donors and sponsoring organizations for their donations of shoes. They practice their presentation...
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Selfless Sam- The Drive

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils discuss how to address poverty in society. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the book Sam and the Lucky Money and discuss how they would handle hunger. Pupils role play situations and demonstrate...
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Our Five Senses Affect Food Choices

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read My Five Senses: A Lion's Tale. In this five senses lesson plan, students understand the relationship between their five senses and how they affect their food choices. Students write journal entries about their senses and...
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Healthy Food Makes Healthy Body

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the food pyramid. In this healthy eating lesson, students participate in a variety of center activities where they explore the food pyramid and the importance of making healthy food choices. Students also have the...
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Sharing is Giving-The Drive

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify acts of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students define the term "hero" and read the book Stone Soup. Students discuss soup kitchens and complete a Venn diagram analyzing the differences between...
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The History of Maple Syrup

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore the process of harvesting maple syrup. In this science and history lesson, students make their own maple syrup and create a picture book that shows the Native American and American pioneer methods of making the syrup.
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No Choice!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of democratic freedom. For this service learning lesson, students investigate the freedom the Pilgrims sought as they moved from England and write a journal from their point of view.

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