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The Fruits of Fairness

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the distribution of wealth in the US. In this economic distribution lesson, students use math skills to apply real statistics to the students in their classroom making these facts more of a reality.
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Bringing a Scene to Life With Sound Words

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this sound words worksheet, learners read a scene from Megamind and add sound words to it to make it come to life. Students read a scene called "Megamind's Hideout".
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The Kite Runner: The Pomegranate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
To better understand the conflict between Amir and Hassan, two characters in Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner, readers assume the voice of one of the boys and craft a letter to the other that explains his feelings and concerns.
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What Brought Settlers to the Midwest?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Drawn by promises of fertile land, thousands of settlers poured West because of the Homestead Act of 1862. By examining images of the ads that drew them westward, learners consider the motivations for movement. They also consider how the...
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Express Yourself Lesson Seed 17: Obituary

For Teachers 6th Standards
The Cay has been criticized by groups such as the Council on Interracial Books for Children because of the way race is portrayed. Explore the argument against the book while taking the author's perspective into account. Class members...
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Modern African Art and Artisans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are explained the difference between artists and artisans. They discuss some of the common themes among artisans, such as traditions, materials, process, and inspiration. Students descsribe other modern-day African...
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Crisis Management

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the issues facing President Bush and write short political commentaries predicting what course the president take. For homework, they write editorials stating what they think the president should do to best serve the...
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Ending At Owl Creek

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils engage in a reading of "An Occurrence At Owl Creek" in order to work on the reading comprehension skills of prediction with looking at the ending. They predict the next events leading to the ending and summarize how it could...
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Floogle Game

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students participate in a game of concentration, listening, and speech. While standing in a circle, students pass around an object which has been named a nonsense word. Two objects are passed around the circle, in opposite directions,...
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Strength Building

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders go to each of the 3 stations testing their maximum strength and then make a spreadsheet and how to work with excel. Students create and finish their spread sheet on how they did on day 1.
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Worksheet 15 Scrambled Letters

For Students 5th - 6th
For this scrambled letters worksheet, students unscramble the letters to discover 12 phrases. Each will pertain to one of three given categories: flying, jobs, business.
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Hey, Get a Job! A Teen Guide for Getting and Keeping a Job

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students research the job marketplace and try to find a job for themselves. In this job search lesson, students make a list of possible job sites, read the Child Labor Laws, and complete the application process for a job. Students create...
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Animals for young learners

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this animals worksheet, students choose the correct animals, fill in the missing letters to the animal names, and write animal names. Students complete 27 problems total.
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Bible Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
For this religious worksheet, pupils draw a happy or sad face over 6 pictures depending on whether or not they would make Jesus happy. Students also complete various activities related to the Bible.
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Wolf Coloring Page

For Students 1st - 2nd
in this art worksheet, students color the picture of the wolf and create their own designs. An extension activity could include making a cut out.
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A Watched Pot Never Boils

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students determine how long it takes to bring a specific amount of water to a rolling boil. Students conduct this experiment at home with their parent or guardian. Students write down observations as the water begins to boil. Students...
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African Art: Ntan Drum

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students study African history, anthropology and culture using the lens of the art object, Ntan Drum. Lesson and instruction is differentiated for elementary, middle and high school students.
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Crickets Guided Discovery

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket.  In this insect science lesson, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory.  Students observe live...
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Halloween Literature Unit: Arthur’s Halloween

For Teachers K
Students read the story "Arthur's Halloween" and discuss how they have helped someone. In this "Arthur's Halloween lesson plan, students play a game that strengthens their listening skills. Students participate in identifying...
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Bible Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this religious worksheet, young scholars draw a happy or sad face over 6 pictures depending on whether or not they would make Jesus happy. Students also complete various activities related to the Bible.
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Bible Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this religious worksheet, students draw a happy or sad face over 6 pictures depending on whether or not they would make Jesus happy. Students also complete various activities related to the Bible.
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Bible Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this religion worksheet, students draw a happy or sad face over 6 pictures depending on whether or not they would make Jesus happy. Students also complete various activities related to the Bible. For example, students color in...
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Bible Activities

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this religion worksheet, students draw a happy or sad face over 6 pictures depending on if they think it would make Jesus happy or not. Students also complete various activities related to the Bible.
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Scream Street

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read the book series Scream Street and complete activities that go along with it. In this reading lesson, students read the books given, and then do activities that include making a door hanger, completing a word search, and...