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Classroom Rules
Pupils follow directions and adhere to the classroom rules while completing movement and equipment challenges. In this movement lesson plan, students follow the commands of the teacher and perform these movements safely.
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Japanese Internment
Eleventh graders read about and discuss the Japanese Internment of World War II. In this Japanese Internment lesson, 11th graders examine the Japanese Internment. They talk about the civil rights aspect, how they would deal with being...
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NATO in Afghanistan – European and Canadian Positions
Students take a closer look at Canada's committment to NATO in Afghanistan. In this global issues lesson, students read a handout about NATO's involvement the Afghanistan conflict. Students respond to discussion questions and conduct...
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Ratios, Proportions, and Cross-multiplication
Students use cross-multiplication to find the unknown respiration rate of an astronaut. In this multiplication lesson plan, students also use the same process to find missing values in proportions.
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Balloons
Students explore the different types of balloons. In this materials lesson students can complete several experiments including building their own hot air balloons, making balloon animals and experimenting with static...
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Lending a Helping Hand
Students research the work of North American NGOs and select one to support with a financial contribution as a class. In this philanthropic research lesson, students consider the work of Benjamin Franklin, defining good citizenship and...
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Trap Door Reading: Persuasive Text
Learners create T-charts to analyze persuasive text. In this persuasive text lesson students make predictions based upon titles and learn how to make arguments based on facts.
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Spice Up the Basal
Fifth graders study English reading and writing skills as they participate in exciting interdisciplinary hands-on activities using a basal reading series.
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Human Rights in the Philippines
Students examine the meaning of human rights under the United Nations system, in the U.S., and the Philippines. They conduct research, discuss the concepts in groups, and conduct a debate on the human rights situation post Marcos...
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Your Amazing Body
Students are introduced to the anatomy of the human body. Using the different systems of the body, they look at how different artists made a picture out of paper. Individually, they make a cut out of various internal organs or bones. ...
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Clothing 2 Sample Notebook
Students view a sample notebook of different types of clothing and techniques. In groups, they practice using the techniques to create their own sample notebooks. To end the lesson, they are introduced to more advanced sewing techniques...
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Rubber Egg
Students demonstrate the semi-permeability of a cell membrane. For this rubber egg lesson, students measure and record egg data, place the egg in jar with vinegar and close the lid, observe immediately and periodically for the next 3...
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Balloon Fun
Students begin developing investigation skills. In this investigation skills lesson, students watch a demonstration of a teacher putting a skewer into a balloon. They observe that the balloon does not pop before discussing what they...
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Mirror, Mirror
Students mirror their partners by moving the same way they do. In this movement lesson plan, students use their bodies and jump ropes and switch leaders every 20 seconds to mirror their partner.
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Inside-out Adaptations
Students describe sea stars adaptations and explain how these enable them to survive in different environments. In this animal adaptation lesson students watch a video, get into groups and create a list of characteristics of sea...
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The Amazing Prefix Race
Students participate in a competitive game of reviewing prefixes. In this word parts lesson students are given a prefix and one member from each team must race to the white board to write a word that contains the prefix.
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Anatomy of a Book
Students reference books to become familiar with locating information necessary for citing resources in a research paper. In this technical writing lesson students work in groups to find the answers to prepared questions.
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Problem Posing Mathematics
Students work on multiplication problems. In this hands-on math lesson plan, students practice the concept of multiplication through manipulatives, arrays, pictures, and drawings. They discover other ways of learning multiplication...
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What Do We Use From the Rainforest?
Students identify items we use from the rainforest. In this earth science lesson, students recall prior facts about the rainforest and list items we use from the rainforest. Students create "Rainforest Cookies" using ingredients that...
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Father's Figure
Students examine the concept of paternity leave. In this current events lesson, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.
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Moving Straight Ahead
Students analyze the relationship between speed, time and distance. In this math instructional activity, students plan a school trip. Students determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness of a trip.
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Pictures and Print: What's the Difference?
Students watch a PowerPoint presentation. In this early literacy lesson, students watch a PowerPoint presentation describing print from pictures and the difference between the two.
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Comparing Rational and Irrational Number
Algebra learners must know how to use rational numbers to approximate irrationals. This resource asks participants to decide which number is larger without using a calculator. It makes a great exercise to use as a five-minute transition...
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Chaos
Students experiment with several chaotic simulation, they build a working definition of chaos. Students reinforce their knowledge of basic probability and percents. They are reminded of previous knowledge that is pertinent to this...