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Faces in the Crowd Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students examine the faces of other students in the classroom and the community. They determine the similarities and the differences in hair texture and color, skin tones, shapes of noses, and eyes. Using a glue mixture, they paint the...
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Learning Timeline Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate their personal milestones by interviewing family members and reading family records. They use chronological order to chart their own development. Finally, they illustrate their timeline using art supplies such as...
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Longhouse Spirits Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners study the Native American nations that reside in the Pacific Northwest. They work with the traditional Raven stories to make a puppet theater in the form of a replica longhouse. Next, they make a spirit shape that is...
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Medal Of Honor Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students make a list of human accomplishments and how those accomplishments are honored. Next, they determine people in their families, school and community who display qualities that deserve to be recognized such as bravery and...
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Menorah Banner Lesson Plan

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners investigate Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights and examine the role of the Menorah during the celebration. They determine how dreidel, latkes, and the daily lighting of the Menorah are special to Jewish families. Finally,...
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Victorian Valentines Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research a number of theories about how Valentine's Day originated. They examine the styles and designs of Valentine's from the Victorian Era before they reproduce the style by creating a Victorian style Valentine's. They use...
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What's Growing? Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars study the life cycle of plants by growing a seed in a paper cup. They record observations of the changes they see. When the plant sprouts, they plant it in soil in a paper cup. Next, they continue to draw and date their...
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Whirl Your Word Wheelie Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 2nd
Have your class create a word recognition wheelie. They choose a letter, and brainstorm several words that begin with that letter. They make a wheelie by writing the words and drawing pictures on a circular piece of cardboard which is...
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Mongolian Herders' Homes Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the lives and homes of Mongolian nomadic herders. They determine how the climate, available building supplies, and cultural traditions influence how the homes are built. Using art supplies, they make a replica of a...
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Jabberwocky - A Creative Writing Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Make some sense out of Lewis Carroll's famous nonsense poem "Jabberwocky." After reading through the poem, introduce the word portmanteau and send small groups off to alter the original poem. 
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Volleyball: Winning the Point - Lesson 10

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Volleyball - Lesson 10 focuses on how to handle a free ball. What does the passer do? What does the setter do? What does the hitter do? These skills are covered in this lesson. Then the class practices in small groups. This lesson is the...
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Lesson 2: Timber Harvesting Methods and Logging Methods

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Whereas very few learners study this topic, this lesson plan is written well! An organized and detailed teaching outline explains thinning, clearcutting, seed tree, and shelterwood methods of harvesting timber. Beautiful diagrams can be...
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Frisbee Golf - Lesson 6

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Lesson 6 of a Frisbee golf unit could be a good addition to your physical fitness class. There are some helpful links at the bottom of the page, including a link to the whole lesson plan! It's worth checking out and looking at the whole...
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Lesson Plan Format

For Teachers K - 12th
Students know what a lesson plan outline looks like. They can use the given format to help them create successful lessons. It is an easy to read and set up to follow. Great for any teacher
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Mathematics Lesson Plan

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study subtraction facts. In this mathematics instructional activity, 2nd graders discuss how to solve two digit subtraction problems. Students recognize that there are many different methods or strategies one can use such...
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Animals and Cosmetics Testing Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students educate themselves as consumers. In this animal welfare lesson, students research the pros and cons of testing cosmetics on animals. Students develop alternatives for cosmetics testing and share their results with their peers.
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Octagon Lesson Plan

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars investigate octagons using words and shapes. In this geometry activity, students discuss the shape of an octagon using physical and symbolic models. They make conjecture about the shape and relate it to the real world.
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Introductory Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the reasons for the Vietnam War.  In this World History lesson, students complete three activities that expand and reinforce their knowledge on why the Vietnam war was fought.
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Railroad Idioms Art Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research railroad idioms.  In this idiom activity, 6th graders read through a glossary of different railroad idioms and their meanings. They illustrate a chosen idiom.
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Properties of Soil: Original Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
This instructional activity is an investigation of soil properties, particularly texture, color and space for air and water. Student inspect soil samples found in their locale, perform several tests to determine different properties, and...
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Rocks and Soil Changes lesson plan

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners recognize objects around their school made of rocky materials. In this changes in rocks and soil lesson, students use a website for a virtual experiment of rocks.  Learners group rocks based on their properties....
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Planning a Garden Using a Grid

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders plan for a garden. In this garden planning lesson, 3rd graders investigate the use of a grid to accurately map out and plan for a vegetable garden. Students predict the space requirements for different vegetables.
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Intro ESL Lesson (Ages 8-14)

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Introduce language learners to class behavior expectations, and each other, with activities that include greeting and name games, conducting a class survey, and creating a classroom rules poster.
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Hospitality and Tourism 2: Costing

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
The lesson plan provides a richly detailed narrative and sample problems for teaching or reinforcing how to work with percentages. In particular, your audience will compute the costs per serving of food and simulate setting menu prices...