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Who is Privileged?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students discuss privileges. In this privilege lesson, students discuss the reasons that some people have privileges others don't and whether this is fair. They listen to a story and point out instances of privileges. 
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Day Six: Bible A Tribute to the One True God - Athens

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars study the Bible to understand the importance of impacting another's life and being able to walk in their shoes. In this Bible study lesson plan students role play and discuss Acts from the Bible.
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Investigating Othello: Peeling Away Layers of Meaning

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students analyze piece of literature by looking at it from one perspective and then by re-evaluating what they have discovered when other layers of meaning are added.
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Refugees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the affect of refugees have one their host country. They examine where refugees go and decide on things that might be affected by their influx such as medical care, moral issues, economic issues, and language barriers.
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Recipe Fractions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students practice multiplying and dividing fractions by doubling, halving, tripling, etc., recipes from a cookbook.
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Narrative Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a studenT book based on their knowledge of writing stories. They must complete a pre-writing activity and provide illustrations for the book.
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Aerospace

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students experiment with weight and balance of a glider.  In this flight lesson students construct their own flying glider and record their experiment with it. 
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Using Newsprint as a UV Detector

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the effects of UV radiation. In this earth science lesson, students explain how the time of day relate to UV abundance on Earth. They determine if weather affects the amount of UV that Earth receives.
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Emotion Similes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students define what a simile is before writing a poem that is based primarily on similes. They brainstorm and write the poem using the give format. They write drafts, revise and present a final poem.
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Trade Wars: the Candidates Take a Stand

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students research topics related to trade, and develop a graphic organizer. They debate and discuss topics related to trade.
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"We Remember" Eulogy Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete a culminating project on the Holocaust. For this eulogy lesson, 8th graders use information gathered from previous research and create a poster about the Holocaust. Students make a presentation using a document...
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Vocabulary Songs: Vocabulary Reinforcement Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners compose songs using vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students are introduced to a new set of vocabulary words and their definitions. Learners collaborate in groups of three or four to write new lyrics to the tune...
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Lead Contamination In Our Environment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the sources of lead in their local community and how to prevent further contamination. As a class, they watch a video about the effects of lead on the body and use the internet to discover any new technology that can...
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Two-Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work through a two-step equation with their teacher. After reviewing one-step equations, they complete a worksheet using tiles and colored pencils to complete two-step equations. To end the lesson, they write out the step...
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Two Step Equations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders solve multiple step math problems. In this problem solving lesson, 6th graders practice following step by step instructions such as making cookies or building a snowman. Students use algebra tiles and draw pictures to solve...
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Trees: Are They Thriving or Surviving?

For Teachers 8th
In this trees survival lesson plan, 8th graders discuss what trees need to grow, brainstorm things that could adversely affect tree growth, and compare characteristics of thriving trees vs. surviving trees. Students learn about the...
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Across Five Aprils/Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the Civil War novel, Across Five Aprils, by Irene Hunt. They review vocabulary and literary elements and write a "Brother Against Brother" essay about coming face to face with a brother in one of the battles of the...
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Believe It...Or Not

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students critically analyze data regarding climate changes using a glossary of terms generated by examination of climate related articles. They examine and graph climatic data, and discuss, hypothesize and test apparent discrepancies in...
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Earth's Changing Atmosphere

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the constant changing of the Earth's atmosphere. After labeling the layers of the Earth, they identify various processes inside the Earth that can cause gases to be emitted. Using the internet, they research how the...
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Activists for Human Rights

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students research prominent human rights activists from U.S. history. They report the biographical facts of their subject along with information on the causes he or she represented. Students also examine local human rights issues and...
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I Want To Take A Picture In 1866!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the role of technology. In the Civil War lesson, 8th graders look at the advent of photography and determine the impact of photography on the Civil War.
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My Own Holiday

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate holiday traditions by participating in class celebrations. In this St. Patrick's day lesson, students discover the history of St. Patrick, the religious context of the holiday, and the fine foods and traditions that...
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What's The Idea?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore line segments, rays, parallel, perpendicular and intersecting lines. The teacher discusses, with the class, real life items that represent each geometric idea studied. They use cotton balls, strings and popsicle...
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The Interconnectedness of Ancient Peoples Map Study

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders begin this lesson by viewing various maps of the Ancient World. As a class, they take notes on the changes of different areas in Europe and Asia as their teacher lectures to them. They answer questions about the...