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Birdie's Nest

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students develop and refine their ability to strike a shuttlecock with a badminton racquet using an underhand serving motion.
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Winter Wonderland

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of the activities they can participate in during the winter months. In groups, they rotate between stations in which they can practice or try the different winter sports. To end the lesson, they can play the...
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What Do We Know About Africa?

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore Africa, its geography and climate. After completing a KWL chart, 1st graders locate Africa on a globe and discuss how its location on the earth affects its climate. Using the Internet and a given fact sheet,...
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Terminator

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners practice throwing and catching accuracy in a fun and active game.
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Wild Flower Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students photograph as many different kinds of wild flowers that they see around their school. In this wild flower lesson plan, students take different pictures of wild flowers after identifying their characteristics and coming up with a...
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Ghostbusters

For Teachers K - 4th
Students are giving one scooter to participate in the tag game. As a class, they create their own obstacle course in which they try to avoid the taggers in the haunted setting. To end the lesson, they discover why physical activity is...
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Ghostbusters

For Teachers K - 12th
Students pretend that they are all ghosts. They must ride on their gluts on their scooter. They then pick 2-4 taggers, also known as ghostbusters. They also ride on their gluts but hold a "tagging wand". When students get tagged they...
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Roll On

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, develop models to show how forces such as gravity, friction, equal, unequal forces and change in direction work on marbles.
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Let's Talk Trash

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students identify class and types of materials in our environment.  In this investigative lesson students work in groups to process information about what actions should be taken concerning solid waste.
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The Mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Pupils research the Lost Colony of Roanoke by interpreting John White's diary as a primary source.
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Macbeth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discuss the changes the characters go through in Shakespeare's play Macbeth. They discuss the themes of the play write an essay comparing current events to the themes of the play.
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Potential & Kinetic Energy

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars test different sized marbles and how fast they can go. In this energy lesson plan, students test different sized marbles going down an incline. They predict which would have the most potential and kinetic energy. After the...
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English Exercises: Are You a Mouse Potato?

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this online interactive English worksheet, learners respond to 38 fill in the blank questions that require them to use parts of speech appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Teaching Adjectives with Music

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explain syncopation and how it can be related to the role of adjectives.
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Teaching Adjectives with Music

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify adjectives and how adjectives are related to syncopation.
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Over There with World War 1 Songs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders listen to and interpret songs from World War 1. They discuss the importance of radio as a mass media during the time period. They use the Internet or books to answer questions about song lyrics.
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Throw and Catch Tennis

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practicewith a racket, to learn strategies for moving the ball around the court and the importance of placing the ball in different spots .
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World of the Pond

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Field trip! The class will review what they know about organisms that dwell in freshwater ponds, then trek down to the old water hole to collect specimens for examination. This includes several web links, useful tips, and an excellent...
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Rebound Ball

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice throwing and catching in teams while learning about rebound angles.
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Obstacles On Wheels

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students practice roller blading in a safe environment offering varying levels of skill challenges (slanted rope).
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I've got me and I'm glad!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the book aloud in a group, then discuss the story about how Camilla Cream tries to fit in with the group by denying her true feelings. As a result, she succeeds in drawing negative attention to herself.
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My VIP Phone Book

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners recognize the many sources of support available to them and create a personalized support resource booklet
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Rate Your Plate

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders analyze the nutrients, calories, and food groups using the USDA CNPP website Interactive Healthy Eating Index. They write a summary of their personal findings related to their eating habits - including some ways to improve...
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We Give Together

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils read the story of the Children of Agape. They read excerpts from Hallie Geier's journal, Fierce Wonderings and consider what "we are together" means to them. In addition, they assemble a puzzle.