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Will the Real Ben Franklin Please Stand Up?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the life of Benjamin Franklin. In this American history lesson, students research primary and secondary documents regarding Franklin's life. Students should examine the point of view each of the accounts is written from...
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Courts and Bounds

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students relate what they know about boundaries on sports courts to explore range of space. In this domain and range lesson, students identify numbers needed to calculate ranges and use the problem solving strategy of making a table.
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Preparing an Income Statement

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders discuss the contents of income statements.  In this accounting lesson, 10th graders are introduced to the parts of an income statement.  Students practice filling out the four parts of an income statement, and...
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Viewing 'The Dinner Party' by Judy Chicago

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine Judy Chicago's feminist art piece, The Dinner Party. Questions for viewing, activities, and student resources are provided.  Students examine the composition of the piece and can be asked to do further research...
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Happy Food Song

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn a song. For this food lesson, students learn the Happy Food Song. Students are given a food model and identify their food. Students sing the song with motions.
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Let's Go on a Hunt

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students search for specific color food items. In this color review lesson, students search for hidden food items of a specific color inside the classroom.
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Word Play

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the Japanese folktale, Monkeys Grasp for the Moon. In this multicultural literature lesson, students discuss the theme of the folktale. Students choose animal folktales from other Asian cultures for comparison.
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Word Play

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the work of Xu Bing. In this visual arts lesson, students examine the art piece "Monkeys Grasp for the Moon" and compare it to the Buddhist folktale on which it is based. Young scholars create animated flip books...
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Democratic Village Elections in China: Comparing Governments of China and the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore democratic practices in China. In this global studies lesson, students compare and contrast democratic values of the Chinese government with the American government. High schoolers read provided articles and...
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Causes of School Violence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine school violence. In this school violence activity, students listen to a teacher-led lecture regarding statistics and studies about school violence. Students discuss bullying and school violence.
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Helping Students Do History on the First Day of Class

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students watch a video about Barack Obama and problems he faces as the president. In this president lesson plan, students write their own list and then compile a class list of problems and discuss them.
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Water

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars complete activities to examine the properties of water. In this water science lesson, students read a book about water's forms and study a map or globe of the Earth to investigate water. Young scholars discuss living...
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Heirlooms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars design a quilt square to reflect their special memory. In this family heirlooms lesson plan, students read The Patchwork Quilt and discuss the importance of family involvement in creating a family heirloom. Young scholars...
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Portraits That Capture Character

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students analyze two of Dorothea Lange's portraits and create their own portraits of classmates. In this portrait analysis lesson, students define portrait and discuss two images of Lange's. Students interview a classmate and use Lange's...
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Going to the Promised Land (Dust Bowl Migration)

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine Dust Bowl migration. In this Great Depression lesson, students research primary sources regarding migration issues in the United States during the Great Depression. Students discuss their research findings and impressions.
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Jamestown Journey Part 3

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the economy of Jamestown. In this early settlers lesson, 4th graders read about the trade between the English and the natives in Jamestown. This lesson is part of a larger unit and coincides with the novel The Double...

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