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Fall vs. Spring

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students compare fall and spring. For this seasonal changes lesson, students read the book Apples and Pumpkins and discuss the fall season. The students then read It's Spring and describe the spring season. As a culminating activity,...
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Is There a Problem with Wildlife on our Roads?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a graph and analyze it to see if the data shows there is a problem with wildlife on the roads. In this wildlife collision lesson plan students write an essay to support their conclusions.
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Charting the Changes in Our School Forest

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the ecosystem and how forests are disappearing.  In this environmental protection instructional activity, 4th graders analyze the changes in their school for 2 weeks.  Students practice identifying...
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Recruitment

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze and then draw recruitment posters.  In this Revolutionary War lesson, 5th graders analyze recruitment posters and discuss the attitude towards African Americans.  Students analyze primary documents from...
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Distribution of children living at home

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use E-STAT to examine demographics. In this social demographics lesson, students use statistical data to determine if a particular family is in need of assistance. Students will discuss social and educational policies and...
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Stellaluna

For Teachers 1st
First graders discuss the strategy of asking yourself questions while reading. in this Stellaluna lesson plan, 1st graders write questions on a chart about the story. Students turn and talk after reading chunks of text. Students see...
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Charles Darwin

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Charles Darwin and the process he used to develop his theory of evolution. They keep a journal about the skill of observation and make a newspaper of their learning.
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Stanley Park and Aquarium Field Trip

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore the beauty of British Columbia by participating in a class field trip. In this ecosystem observation lesson, students investigate the Vancouver Aquarium and Stanley Park, one of the largest parks in North America....
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Finding the Ages of Rocks and Fossils

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice dating fossils. They learn the concept of "deep time"--that earth was formed billions of years ago. They experience excellent hand-outs and virtual age tutorial links.
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Across The Centuries

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the American Bill of Rights, compare it to the English Bill of Rights and note the differences in an essay. They access websites imbedded in this plan to do their research, then present their findings to the class.
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Watch Your Conductor Like a Hawk

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students focus their eyes on the conductor in music class. The teacher uses a music sheet to isolate the musical elements of tempo, balance, and blend.
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American Civilization

For Teachers 1st
First graders become familiar with Mayan culture, Aztec civilization and the Inca Empire.
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QUILTING AND COMBINATIONS

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students apply problem solving procedures and skills to solve a given real life problem by manipulating felt squares to represent the possible combinations for a two color quilt.
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FIVE LITTLE PUMPKINS

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the rhythm instruments as part of a rhythm band to accompany the well-known poem, "Five Little Pumpkins." They study instrument names, playing techniques, and playing at the appropriate time. They study how to perform a...
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Growing Old

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in a simulation in which they experience problems elderly people face on a daily basis.
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It Keeps Going & Going &...

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars extend linear and directional patterns, identify patterns in classroom and community environments, create original patterns incorporating the senses of sight and sound, and operate video and recording equipment.
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Do You Have a Prayer?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students review the 1st Amendment and the clauses which deal with prayer/religion in schools. They discuss, in groups, the Equal Access Act, which gives students the right to practice/express their religion at school and take a quiz on...
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Good and Evil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the art of Henry Darger as an impetus to discuss the concepts of good and evil. They investigate why people have been fascinated with good and evil from biblical times to the present.
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How We Can Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students evaluate the school's recycling and waste management practices. After analyzing current methods, teams develop a new recycling plan, and create a slideshow presentation. They present their proposals to the principal for...
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In Praise of Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research a political party and prepare a report about its history, philosophy, and the party's position regarding two major political issues. They complete a variety of additional creative activities regarding their party,...
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The Flip Side of Club Drugs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discuss the influences of club drugs on America's culture. They identify the characteristics of these drugs and how they are used. They examine drug sources and discuss how to increase community awareness.
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Maquilapolis: Examining Incentives in a Market Economy

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the factors that influenced them to purchase a particular item. They work together to read and identify incentives of a character. They view a video on the topic as well.
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My Country, My Country: To Vote or Not to Vote

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a film about elections in Iraq. They examine the story of a doctor and his decisions to vote. They work together to complete a worksheet about voter turnout.
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Body Language? The Language of Contemporary Fashion

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the messages given to others based on their clothing. In groups, they compare and contrast the clothes of today with those from the 1980s. While being shown a picture of a piece of clothing, they practice object...

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