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Rain Forest Birds

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders look at the levels of the rain forest. In this rain forest lesson, 5th graders choose a rain forest animal and explain which of the four levels of the rain forest they think that animal lives in. They also complete a word...
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Teaching English: Consumer Society - Consumer Items

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read an article about consumer society. In this consumer lesson plan, students read an article for information in order to argue a point. They talk about their opinions, or how they feel about consumer society/consumer items....
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Beginning, Middle or End

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders work with a partner. For this library skills lesson, 2nd graders watch a demonstration on how to find a word in a dictionary. Students practice finding words in the dictionary with a partner.
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Billy Brown and The Belly Button Beastie

For Teachers Pre-K
Students read the book Billy Brown and The Belly Button Beastie and complete a variety of activities related to the book. For this reading lesson plan, students complete activities including discovering body parts, bubbles, retelling,...
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Technology and Globalization

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the global effects of information technology in the areas of health, education, and government. They role play as officials trying to improve information technology.
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Wheat Kernels Bar Graph

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a bar graph to record how many kernels were in a wheat stalk. They write in math journals two questions from interpreting the graph. They solve math problems from other students.
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The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the time of the samurai warriors using the guided reading of "The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks". The teacher reads the story to the students and they make connections from the text about the history of the samurai.
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Geography and Artifacts of Mexico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review the structure of government in Mexico and discuss how it is different than the United States. Using artifacts, they must label and identify the city or state in which the artifact originated. They use the artifact clues...
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Colores del mundo

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students are introduced to the names of colors in Spanish. After being shown artifacts, they identify and write the color of each object. They also create a coloring sheet in which they trade with their classmates when needed.
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Alien Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify combinations and patterns in this lesson. They manipulate an alien picture with 10 arms - 5 red and 5 blue. They use an individual alien picture to identify as many combinations as possible. Students compare...
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Electromagnets

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to the relationship between electricity and magnetism. Using a compass, they observe and record the effects of placing the object near magnetic fields and electric currents. They also experiment using a steel and...
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How Do I Find Out More About...?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this Era of Good Feelings lesson, 8th graders research historical figures of the Antebellum Period. Students use their findings to create...
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NCAA Basketball finals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read and interpret graphs of data sets. The data is used to devise reasons as to why teams in the NCAA Basketball finals from the 1950'sand up have the highest scores.
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Bat Program

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students, through hands on games and activities, discover how bats live and how bats benefit ecosystems. They play a game designed to show them how echolocation works. They take a quiz to dispel some of the myths associated with bats.
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A Habitat Is Home

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students are introduced to the concept and components of a habitat. They discuss the key components of a habitat and describe how certain factors can cause disturbances in a habitat and change its population. Activities are leveled...
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Radical Raptors

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students are introduced to raptors and their role in the environment. They identify three characteristics of raptors and list several types of raptors found in nature. Students discuss how raptors and humans can benefit each other and...
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Chemistry: Mini-Volcanoes

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe an experiment using common household chemicals to simulate a volcanic eruption. In small cups, they follow the teacher's instructions to make their own volcanoes. After watching a Brain-pop video, students complete...
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Searching the Internet Beginners

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore how to research on the Internet. In this Internet research lesson, students research the Internet directories and answer questions about using Google. Students complete an evaluation sheet of the activity.
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Weight Training

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students complete Internet research to learn about weight training. In this Internet research lesson, students visit the various websites listed to learn about weight training, its safety procedures, and routines.
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The Renaissance, Background

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are introduced to the Renaissance by viewing a PowerPoint presentation. In this Renaissance activity, students locate the important countries and cities of the Renaissance. Students compare how it was in England from the rest of...
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Making Good Decisions: Drug and Alcohol Reports

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students identify the effects and consequences of using and abusing alcohol and drugs. In this drug education lesson, students watch a video about underage drinking. Students research an assigned drug and compose a PowerPoint...
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Understanding the Great Depression Through Film

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders consider the role that government should play in economics. In this Great Depression lesson, 11th graders watch the film Cinderella Man and then complete a packet of worksheets to help them analyze the themes of the...
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Wellington Fault Field Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students take a field trip to Harcourt Park in California to view the results of river erosion and an active fault line. In this science lesson plan, students go to different parts of the park to discuss the results.
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Colour Me

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners 'see' nature differently. They look closely to find the rainbow of colors found in a superficially-green dominated landscape. They find as many different colors as they can- selecting a color chip and matching it as...