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Rebus Treasure

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the history of rebus puzzles. In this ancient history instructional activity, students discuss the history of rebus puzzles and collaborate to solve rebus puzzles.
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Mysteries in the Bag

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars write a story. In this creative writing lesson, students guess what is in various containers and open and discuss the contents. Young scholars use one of the container contents to write a mystery story.
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Preposition Man

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students practice using prepositions by writing on the tracing of a human.  In this parts of speech lesson, students create a giant poster using the tracing of a classmate's body and fill in the outline using prepositions in places where...
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Research and Technical Writing

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students summarize information from their research on to note-cards. In this technical writing lesson students examine examples of note-cards that contain main ideas from research previously conducted.  They will then compose their own...
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Homelessness:Key Terms

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore the concept of homelessness. In this social issues lesson, students research homelessness through key terms, in order explore the concept in more depth.
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Illustrating Endangered Species

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students conduct research to answer the questions for each section. They critique a work of art using the levels of art criticism. Also they prepare gathered facts for a final presentation.
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Realtor Role-Play

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students play the role of realtors with other classmates as the prospective homebuyers. The "realtors" determine questions to ask the prospective homebuyer so that they can help the "homebuyers" find the home best suited to their needs...
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You're Hired!

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars participate in a simulation of being a speech writer for the President. They listen to and analyze speeches and present one of their own.
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Bill Irwin: All in a Day's Work

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research and examine the various roles needed to put on a major drama production. Using this information, they role play one of these different responsibilities. As a class, they perform a play of their choosing and receive...
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Curious Curators

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write a theme statement for a collection of diverse objects. Using the internet, they research and write descriptions of various artifact. They role play the role of a museum curator and produce a museum style exhibition. ...
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Research a State in the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research one state of the United States of their choice. Using the internet, they gather as much information about the state as possible along with appropriate images. They present their findings to the class in the...
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Invisible Workers

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students interview people who work in a variety of fields and explore the requirements, opportunities, and unique characteristics of their jobs. As preparation, they brainstorm what they think the expression "invisible worker" might mean.
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International Festival: Japan

For Teachers K
Students discover Japanese culture and the importance of Sakura to Japan. In this international festival lesson, students demonstrate an appreciation for the Sakura trees beauty by creating Sakura trees from white and pink dyed cotton...

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