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Making a Greeting Card

For Teachers 1st
First graders brainstorm on what occasions they might receive a card and discuss why we send cards to others. They discuss how they would write the verse for the card and then write a note to someone at school with paper and pencil, and...
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Graphic Favorite Breakfast Foods

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders graph data based on a class survey of their favorite breakfast foods. In this graphing lesson plan, 2nd graders take a class survey of their favorite breakfast foods. Then they take that data and put it into a computer...
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Soaring Through Space With a Kid Pix Slide Show

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a slide show on Kid Pix about space. In this space lesson plan, 1st graders will explore the earth, sun, moon, and planets. After exploring their motions and locations around the sun, they create a 4 page slide show...
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Who Can We Help?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars define philanthropy. In this community service lesson, students assess as a group who at school needs help. Young scholars write letters to offer their assistance where they've found areas of need.
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From Polliwog to Frog

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners examine how frogs change. In this life cycle lesson, students create a model to show how a frog changes throughout its life. Learners will show the process of frog metamorphosis, from polliwog to adult frog.
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Heart Healthy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students assess their risk of heart disease. In this adult health lesson, students differentiate saturated and unsaturated fats. They discuss different heart healthy food ideas.
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Sworn to Serve

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the structure of the feudal system. In this world history lesson, 7th graders examine medieval history as they collaborate to prepare for a small group presentations regarding the feudal system.
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Someone in the Class - Children of Alcoholics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze addiction in families.  In this children of alcoholics instructional activity students answer questions, complete an activity and play a game. 
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How Do I Learn Best?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students discover their learning styles. In this language arts lesson, students read about the various learning styles. Students determine their learning style and discuss how they can use this knowledge.
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Women's History

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students research famous women in history. In this Women's History month lesson, students choose one historical woman to research and use biographies and websites to gather information. Students complete an included research outline and...
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To Walk the Sky Path

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use maps of Florida. They locate places from a list on their map. Students use the places mentioned in the book, "To Walk the Sky Path," and locate them on the map. Students should have labeled a minimum of 10 places, and...
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Surviving the Teenage Years

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how to survive the teenage years and beyond. They research and collect data pertaining to career choices, health issues and legal concerns. Students develop a brochure about how to survive the teenage years.
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Issues in Public Education During the Kentucky Civil Rights Era

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct oral history interviews and research historical and contemporary media articles about multiculturalism and diversity.
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Great Books: Kafka's Metamorphosis

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers discuss the central image of Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis and use a strong symbol in a piece of writing. In this Metamorphosis lesson, students focus on the central image of the novel in a class discussion. High schoolers...
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Observing First Impressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore their own personal qualities. For this social awareness lesson, students explore their identities as results of genetics and environments. Students also discuss first impressions and their reliability.
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Flavors and Favors

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct a food drive. In this service learning lesson, students put on a school-wide food drive, decorate the bags the food will be delivered in and possibly even help distribute the food.
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Food - What's in It for You?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine healthy eating and nutrition. They read and discuss articles, and create a list of ten healthy eating tips in the form of a poster, newspaper article, or presentation.
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Grade 9 - Personal Development (Substance Abuse Prevention)

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders evaluate peer, cultural, mass media, and social influences related to substance use and abuse. Define available support and describe use refusal skills.
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Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the three historical portraits Andrew Jackson, iam Pitt and Portrait of a Boy for symbolism. They research Andrew Jackson's involvement in the Cherokee Indians' Trail of Tears in North Carolina, and compose a portrait.
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Why We Work

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research the reasons why people work.
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Artistic Expression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze Frida Kahlo's paintings to determine how she used them for self-expression. They create a personal piece of art to express sentiments on a particular subject.
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Priorities and Goal Setting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss their goals and the steps needed to achieve their goals. They list the internal and external forces that may help or hinder their goals. Students prioritize the forces that hinder and/or help them to achieve their goals.
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The House That Drugs Built

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the effects of drug use on behavior, appearance and the ability to contribute to society.  In this drug education lesson students analyze the relationship between drug use and injury, violence and criminal...
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Perceptions of Canadians: A Sense of Belonging, Confidence and Trust

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of social capital. In this sociology lesson, students define social capital and discuss how it is developed in a culture.