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An Ag Interview

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the role of agriculture in the American economy. They interview a person in the agriculture business and create original questions to ask. They present their findings to the class and write thank you letters to the...
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Make It True

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the deceptive ads for tobacco products. They choose an ad and draws his or her own version of the ad, using facts about the dangers of smoking. Students may pardody the ad. They glue their ad and the actual ad side by...
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Tigger Tag

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students play a game of tag in an area about the size of a basketball court. They must walk as a "Tigger" and "Pooh" walk in their midst. When students are tagged by Tiggers, they must sit down. When they are tagged by Pooh, students...
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State Your Mission

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore state history and geography that correspond with classroom lessons.
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Earth Day-Conservation Walk/Ride

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the relationship between conservation of our resources and the use of other modes of transportation (walking, biking and roller blading). They show respect for their environment by picking up garbage in the area. They...
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Balancing Act!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars participate in various balancing activities. In this body management lesson, students use cones, mats, ropes, and a balance beam to demonstrate balance. Young scholars are divided into small groups and are assigned to...
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Show Your Colors and Make Freedom Bracelets

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners understand the meaning of a freedom bracelet. In this terrorism lesson, students create freedom bracelets as a statement against terrorism. Learners weave this creative project in red, white and blue to show support of their...
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Breaking News English: Bank Error Makes Customers Millions

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Bank Error Makes Customers Millions," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Got Pi

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Your students can explore the mathematical concept of Pi with these lesson plans.
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Coral Reef Choreographic ProjectTo

For Teachers K - 5th
Students enhance their understanding of how animals function in a habitat.Students are scattered individually and in small groups. About half of students make coral shapes in small groups. The other half of students move like animals in...
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Hana Matsuri (Buddha's Birthday)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write a haiku about the Hana Matsuri, then write a letter to a Japanese pen pal asking them about their experiences at the Hana Matsuri.
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Earthquakes of the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students observe data of earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or greater on the Richter scale from 1900-1989. The data is evaluated and assumptions are made about the interpretation.
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Snowflake, Snowflake

For Teachers All
Students practice locomotor and listening skills. Students pretend to be snowflakes. As the teacher reads about snowflakes, students perform the task mentioned. They walk, dance, jump, etc.
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Hanukkah Tag Game

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils discuss the celebration of Hanukah. They play a Hanukkah tag game. Students pretend to be candle makers and "shamus" candles. They practice chasing, fleeing, and dodging games.
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High Five Lay-ups

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students move about the general space in the gym pretending to dribble and shoot a basketball. Two students are designed as taggers who "Freeze" other players with their hand HIGH in the air. Students who are not frozen must give a "High...
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Teen Health: Talking with Your Doctor

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss common health care issues they're facing today. In this health science lesson, students explain the benefit of seeking professional help. They write a journal to keep track of their own health issues.
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Signs of Mine

For Teachers K
In this reading and life skills lesson plan, students practice recognizing common signs that would see around town and at school. Examples are, stop signs, exit signs, etc. After a class discussion where examples are given, students tour...
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Self Esteem Inventory

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students get a better handle on how they feel about themselves.
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Nutrition (Low Fat/High Fat Foods)

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explain that a low fat diet, accompanied by being physically active, help them live longer and healthier lives.
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The Nucleus / Nuclear Reactions and Elementary Particles

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students describe how radioactivity relates to alpha and beta particles. Using their properties, they write a descriptive paper about the gamma rays and alpha and beta particles. They calculate q-values and the half-life of a given...
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Helping Disabled Dogs

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students read a story called Carts Give Mobility to Disabled Dogs and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this current events lesson plan, students respond to literature by answering questions, recalling details,...
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Old Telephone Books: A Recycling Journey

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read about old telephone books are being recycled to make new objects and then answer short answer questions about it. In this recycling lesson plan, students also look into their books to find information.
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Ruby Bridges

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students think about differences and equality as they compare their life to that of Ruby Bridges.