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Earthworms
Fifth graders research the earthworm and write a one paragraph report on its anatomy and habitat. They learn about worms and how to dissect them through Video Streaming and virtual dissections, along with actually dissect a worm as...
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Visions of Pigs
Young scholars examine the importance of silent reading before practicing the technique of visualization. They listen while the teacher leads they through a visualization exercise in which they imagine they are at the beach. Next, they...
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Job Info Interview
Students conduct an interview with an adult family member. They organize the information and write a paper about the interview. They type it in a word document and practice using spellcheck.
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Cellular Invaders
In this biology activity, students study the animation on how the body's defense mechanism fight microbes. They write short answers to 8 questions that follow.
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Dogs- Canine Familiaris
Middle schoolers research dog species and breeds. For this dog lesson, students discuss breed of dogs, their personal experiences, and complete a Venn Diagram comparing breeds. Middle schoolers use the research to analyze television...
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Mood
Students analyze their feelings after reading or listening to music. In this moods lesson plan, students react to the feelings generated by the story or music they heard. Students pair edit their stories.
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Stereotypes and Tonto
Young scholars identify stereotypes, especially those applied to American Indians. In this teaching tolerance lesson, students read an essay entitled " I Hated Tonto (Still Do)" and discuss the negative impact that stereotypes may...
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Conflict Diamonds
Young scholars examine how diamonds are portrayed in American culture. They identify the political and social implications of conflict diamonds and the locations of these diamonds in Africa. They evaluate the effectiveness of the...
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Group Newspaper Project
Explained as part of a whole-unit, a group newspaper project gives life to any study on WWI. This plan has historians using notes from class to "illustrate" WWI to their classmates through various articles. Not much information is...
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Genetic Disorders
Seventh graders discuss traits, traits that are inherited and how genes and chromosomes carry the code for traits. They research genetic disorders and their link to chromosome abnormalites and write a report on their findings. which...
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Reading-Author's Purpose
Students review what author's purpose is by understanding that authors either persuade, inform, describe, or entertain with their story. In this language arts lesson, students bring in junk mail and in small groups discuss what the each...
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Fear Factors
Students explore their own childhood fears. Then, by reversing the scenario and considering how the objects of their fears might in turn also be afraid of them, students confront these fears and create a student books that help younger...
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Making It Personal: Gender And Identity in Art
Eighth graders study the role of gender in art. They examine aspects of personal identity. They assess and utilize the properties of a variety of art media and their ability to convey messages and meaning.
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Push/Pull Factors and Welsh Emigration
Students view and discuss short sections of movies that relate to immigration. Working in groups, students create a map that shows directions of internal migration in their assigned geographical area. Students review ads/booklets created...
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Fifth Grade Grammar Sentence Construction
In this grammar and sentences review instructional activity, 5th graders recall comma usage, parts of speech, types of sentences, punctuation marks, run-on sentences, and sentences and sentence fragments. Students write 25 answers.
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Climate Change
Ninth graders compare the Arctic and Antarctic. In this climate lesson students work in groups, research and complete an oral report or a poster.
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Screening the Silver Screen
Pupils write New York Times Movie Guide Reviews using descriptive and persuasive language.
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Shrek
Students watch the movie Shrek and compose a text that displays an understanding of the film. Also, they create writing that reflects a critical analysis of content and a personal interpretation of the film's meaning.
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Making Magic
Young scholars assess the elements of J.K. Rowling's 'Harry Potter' series that have made it such a success. They incorporate these elements into a short film, incorporating such concepts as pop culture mythology, urban legend and...
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Good Health Manners
Young scholars review what they know about good manners and create a list of good manners. They read a list of good manners and discuss why they are important. They practice good manners and explain how they will keep the flu away.
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The Water Cycle
Students are introduced to the components and importance of the water cycle. They are shown how groundwater moves using a model. Students list 9 places on earth where water is found. They define the terms cycle and water cycle.
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Prints and Patterns
Students learn the art of lifting a fingerprint and write about the procedure.
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Rubric Rating
Learners develop a rubric or scoring guide to assess newpaper articles. They rate the story and write the reasons for the rating. An Essay Scoring Guide is attached for reference.
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The Main Event
Middle schoolers create a symbol diagram of their chosen event, reflecting on what this event meant to them at the time and how they view the event from the present moment. Linked symbols will be used to add detail and related...