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My Place In Time

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders interpret Franklin's style, his ease of writing and content, using this to inspire, motivate and guide them to do more writing. They list Franklin's civic accomplishments and political accomplishments. They name 4...
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Studying An Artist

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the artwork of a specific artist and attempt to create a painting in the style of the studied artist in this middle and high school level Art lesson. Rubric is included for self- and teacher assessment after the project...
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The Right Stuff

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this self-esteem worksheet, students learn that the best attributes in people are not physical, but personality related. Students identify and write about a personal role model, then list non-physical attributes in themselves that are...
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Writing Conversation: Using Quotation Marks

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this language arts worksheet, young scholars learn to use quotation marks in written conversation. Students proofread 5 sentences and add the necessary punctuation. Then young scholars write a conversation, starting a new line and...
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Spring Lesson Unit on Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars read about Peter Rabbit. In this lesson plan, about reading and comprehension, students listen to the story, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter. Young scholars answer questions about the story to determine...
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Rain Forest Reporters

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students research and write articles for an imaginary scientific magazine about rain forests. In this rain forest lesson, students research both ecosystems and magazine writing styles. They act as reporters and editors of their own...
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"Split" Character Studies in Crime and Punishment

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars write an essay evaluating split character traits on major characters in Dostoevsky's novel Crime and Punishment. In this lesson students are guided through discussion questions, group assignments, and vocabulary work. The...
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Shapes and Introduction to Geometry

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students make a quilt. In this geometry instructional activity, students discuss patchwork quilts and learn some different geometric shapes and patterns that are commonly used. Students explore designs with triangles and squares and then...
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Creative Dancing

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students dance a Cossack dance.  In this dance lesson plan, students learn to keep the beat and follow a movement sequence to dance a Cossack Dance. 
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Castles and Cornerstones

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students become familiar with the style of architecture of medieval times.  In this architecture lesson, students design a model of a medieval castle including its cornerstone. Students understand scale in their representation.
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Today is Monday - Calendar Math

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice memorizing the seven days of the week and keeping them in order.  In this calendar lesson, students read aloud the book Today is Monday by Eric Carle, and create their own calendar style book using educational...
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Kidding Around In The 1980s

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine pop culture of the 1980s.  In this historical time period lesson, students view a Smurfs cartoon from the 1980s and discuss its similarities and differences to cartoons today.  Students work in groups to...
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Closing Lesson: Medieval Feast

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students celebrate medieval-style. In this Middle Ages lesson, students plan a medieval celebration that includes typical decor, entertainment, foods, and dress of the time period. Students invite parents and guests to the feast.
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George Washington in Song

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students establish similarities to George Washington's time in office with the song "Yankee Doodle."  In this U.S. History lesson plan, students learn the song "Yankee Doodle" then create a timeline of the song and a timeline of...
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Twain: Steamboat's a-Comin'

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover how rivers inspire creative expression.  In this Mark Twain instructional activity, students list songs about rivers and discuss common characteristics. They locate the Mississippi River on a map and write a script...
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Navigating the Road to the White House

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore U.S. politics by researching the Presidential requirements. In this electoral process lesson, students identify the main requirements to become a Presidential candidate and the two main political parties. Students...
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Move It! With Simple Machines

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore engineering by participating in a mechanical class activity. In this simple machines lesson plan, students identify many simple machines that allow them to perform tasks easily each day. Students collaborate in small...
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The High and the Flighty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study women aviators and act out a talk show-style interview with one of them. They plot Amelia Earhart's flights on a map.
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Business Letter

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a business letter using "Letter Generator".  In this letter writing lesson plan, students use a computer program to learn what the proper business letter consists of.  After the instruction, the students are...
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Faulkner's As I Lay Dying: Images of Faulkner and the South

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners research one aspect of the life of Faulkner and the culture of the South.  In this As I Lay Dying instructional activity, learners explore a webpage on Faulkner and write a summary.  Learners analyze the images...
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Responding to Emily Dickinson: Poetic Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore Emily Dickinson's poem "Safe in Their Alabaster Chambers." In this Dickinson poem lesson, students analyze the poem as proof of Dickinson' awareness of her reader. Learners analyze her style and identify her editorial...
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Conflict Management Techniques

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students learn different methods of conflict management.
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Literary Analysis - Young Goodman Brown

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Why is literary analysis so important? Readers explore writing a literary analysis by reviewing literary elements such as character, metaphor, plot, setting, simile, personification, and style. They read "Young Goodman Brown" by...
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Inspirational Pop Art

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine visual art by examining Internet sources. In this art identification lesson, students discuss the history of art after researching information on the Internet. Students view artwork by Keith...

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