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Lawnfield and Other Ohio Presidential Homes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the residences of presidents found in the state of Ohio. They conduct research in the internet and also looking for buildings dedicated to the memory of presidents. The information is used in order to create brochures.
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National First Ladies' Library

Ragtime: The First "American" Music?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners investigate the concept of ragtime music and the times associated with it in American history. They conduct research using a variety of resources and listen to a sample before writing down some of the results of the information...
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National First Ladies' Library

Recovery! Coping with the Effects of a Natural Disaster

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore natural disasters and the devastation caused by them. Using specified websites, learners examine how people rebuild after a disaster. In groups, they design and rebuild a community and conclude by writing an essay...
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Hold on Tight!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explain how manufactured products depend on its function for a purpose.  In this sticky tape lesson students test the strength of different tapes, take measurements and record data. 
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Picture This: A Book Full of Patterns!

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students create pattern books. In this math patterns lesson plan, students create various patterns using manipulatives. Students take digital photographs of the patterns and create books.
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An Interview With the Past: Ancient Roman and U.S. Government Leaders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars produce a modern television interview show where they present information about Ancient Rome and its influence on modern governments. In this governments lesson plan, students produce shows in groups.
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Save the Earth: It's Everyone's Home!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students complete activities to become more aware of environmental issues and the effect on plants and animals. In this environmental issues lesson, students use a globe to discuss issues with the environment. Students then take a trip...
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Goddesses Are Personifications Too!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discover the use of personification as a way of expressing ideals.  In this Language Arts lesson, students create an allegorical depiction of a contemporary ideal.  Students write labels that clearly support the...
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Using Pronouns Correctly

For Students 5th - 6th
In this pronoun usage worksheet, students write the correct form of boldfaced words to correct sentences. Some sentences are correct; students simply write "correct" in this case. 
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Meet the Tarantula

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study tarantulas. In this tarantula lesson, students discover the general description of the arachnid as well pointers regarding its behavior, reproduction, habitat, food schedule, and handling tips.
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Race into Reading

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners create a career exploration experience for elementary students. In this career exploration lesson, learners select a career field d to read about to elementary children. Students then present the Career Exploration Day to the...
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Animal Shelter Service Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete a community service project. In this community service activity, students discuss the needs of animals in animal shelters. They contact an animal shelter and help with one of these needs. 
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Scrap Booking

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Pupils complete scrap booking activities. For this scrap booking lesson, students discuss scrapbooking and make a list of times to include in a scrapbook. Pupils research scrapbook ideas online and bring in materials to create a...
Interactive
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English Exercises: Present Perfect

For Students 4th - 5th
For this verb tenses worksheet, students complete a 60 question online interactive quiz about the correct use of the present perfect verb tense.
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Envelopes

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students cut and fold envelopes and address them themselves. In this envelopes lesson plan, students follow 8 sets of directions on how to make and send an envelope with a letter inside.
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Examining Letters to the Editor

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students write letters to the editor. In this written communication lesson, students read sample letters to the editor and use the active voice to compose letters to the editor about issues they are interested in.
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Recording the Deed: Note-Taking on Heroes

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students prepare to write summaries of heroes. In this note-taking lesson, students listen to a guest speaker discuss the attributes of unsung heroes and take Cornell method notes.
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Who Moved My Cheese

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write advice for people on how they can deal with change. In this dealing with change lesson plan, 5th graders read a book about change, discuss it, and come up with solutions for people who struggle.
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Introduction to Recycling

For Teachers K
Students read a story about recycling, and then identify 3 different objects that can be recycled on a worksheet of numerous items. In this recycling lesson plan, students also write a sentence about recycling.
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Embryo Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners observe the development of a chicken embryo. In this biology lesson plan, students compare and contrast the development of human and chick embryo. They make a chart and explain their findings to the class.
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WaterWeb 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this water instructional activity, students answer 10 questions about Florida's water. Students also describe the role of ground water and sinkholes.
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Hitting the Roof

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students examine the state of the British housing market. For this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to study Gordon Brown's plan for eco-towns, how to borrow money to buy homes, and what the home prices are in...
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Solving Your Problems

For Teachers K - 4th
Students listen to story about solving personal problems. They study about handling problems and practice what they have studied in real life situations. They then complete the worksheet for comprehension.
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Germbusters

For Teachers K
Students identify various germs and discuss how germs are spread. They examine and identify materials in the daily environment, germbusters, which are useful in fighting germs, then play a fun germbuster game to help them remember how to...