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Navigating With Explorers

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students retrace the steps of European explorers to the New World and recreate the early exploration through online research and multimedia presentations. In this world history and technology lesson, students research early explorations...
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Coping with Crying: Shaken Baby Syndrome

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss information about reasons babies cry and ways to cope with the crying. It also provided information about Shaken Baby Syndrome.
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North American Animals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to the anatomy and characteristics of the North American wolf, grizzly bear and bobcat through a purchased kit. They cast plaster models of each of the animals for study and display.
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Allegory and Dr Seuss

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders read Dr. Seuss books to discover what allegory is. They investigate how Dr. Seuss studenT books are allegories of events in the real world and create timeline
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The Roots of The Modern Day African Americans And The Suggested Motivation For A Bright Future (Actual Experiences of Booker T. Washington, Frederick Douglass And Joseph Sengbe (Cinque))

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the roots of African American pride and accomplishments. Individually, they are assigned an African country for them to research. In groups, they discover the life and works of Frederick Douglass, Booker T....
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So -- What's Happening Here, On This Old Christmas Tree Farm?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students review their prior knowledge on biomes and ecosystems. At a local Christmas tree farm, they work together in groups to identify the changes occuring in the area. They participate in solving a mystery in which they determine the...
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Technology and Health Care - A Healthy Partnership

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research advancements in technology from the past twenty years that affect health care. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, and develop a presentation to present to the class.
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The Travels of Babar: An Adventure in Scales

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students become familiar with the musical notify that are associated with the character in Monstel's The Travels of Babar: An Adventure in Scales, so that they can listen attentively to the performance and understand and appreciate ow...
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Mini Research Report

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders select a topic to research. They gather information from at least 3 sources and take notes according to the categories chosen. Students write a rought draft using the notes. They edit, revise and publish the information....
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Accounting -- Journalizing Transactions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to a five column way to record transactions. In groups, they discuss the importance of source documents when recording the transactions and balancing the account at the end of the month. To end the lesson, they...
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Munching on Mixtures

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students predict, observe, and record what grasshoppers eat to demonstrate an understanding that grasshoppers and people have nutritional requirements to grow and maintain good health.
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My Family and Me

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders observe and record the activities of the ant colony at various times of the day. They report on observations and discuss the role of cooperation and contributions to a family unit. They compare the social structure of ants.
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Independent Learning Tech Station

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop competencies in responsible and collaborative learning. Computer software and manipulatives may be used at this station to aid in independent learning.
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Spider

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students use a spider casting kit to mold a tarantula spider. They discuss the tarantula, its parts, and its habitat.
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Health & Safety

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the standards for health in the child care system. After watching a PowerPoint presentation, they plan healthy snacks for children. To end the lesson, they review the proper safety measures to have in their...
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Sand Painted Teepees

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create "Sand Painted teepees" using sand, paper, glue, and information about Native American culture in this 2nd grade Art lesson. The lesson includes a vocabulary list, a materials list, a resource link, and a short...
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Japanese Noh Masks

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create Noh masks. In this Japanese art lesson, 8th graders research Noh masks and their special connection to Chinese theater, and then make their own.
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Proverbs and Idioms

For Teachers 4th
Students complete a unit of activities to learn about idioms and proverbs. In this idioms and proverbs lesson, students complete 16 lessons to learn about idioms and proverbs. Students complete a booklet of proverb and idiom activities.
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Angle Action 1,2 and 3

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students investigate angles through construction. In this geometry instructional activity, students use a protractor to identify the measurement of an angle. They identify angles cut by a transversal and two parallel lines.
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Treaties Grade 11

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the First Nations Treaty. In this Canadian history lesson, 11th graders participate in talking circles that require them to compare "Human Rights," with the First Nations Treaty.
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Tzedakah Begins at Home (Private-Religious)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars learn about the eight levels of tzedakah or charitable giving. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine the eight levels of charitable giving that were developed by Rabbi Moses Maimonides. They participate in...
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River Basin to Reservoirs: A Profile of the Kansas Republican River Basin and Reservoirs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the role the river played in the settlement of towns in the basin. Student groups prepare an oral presentation on Milford Lake, Tuttle Creek Lake or Perry Lake.
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Introduction to Beginning Quilting

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore quilting. They describe what a quilt is and discover the importance of accuracy in quilting. Students examine beginning quilt blocks. Students identify eight different quilt blocks.
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I Had To Tell This Story

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze the video "Berga:  Soldiers of Another War."  For this World History lesson, 10th graders read a quote and discuss the meaning of the quote.  Students read and answer questions based on a video