Lesson Plan
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Our Place in Space

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the different planets that make up the solar system. In this space science lesson, 3rd graders construct a scale model of the major planets. They explore their different unique features and dress up as planets.
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Different Ways We Celebrate

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students examine a variety of ways that families celebrate winter holidays. They complete a graphic organizer comparing Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa, and write a five-sentence paragraph about one of the holidays discussed. Students...
Worksheet
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My Culture

For Students 8th - 9th
In this culture worksheet, students answer ten short-answer questions about their own culture then write about the major cultural influences in their lives.
Lesson Plan
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Mixing It Up!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the different states of matter. In this science instructional activity, 3rd graders describe the different components of solutions and mixtures. They create emulsions, foams and suspensions in the lab.
Worksheet
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Busy Bus Driver

For Students 4th - 6th
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students will read a passage about a bus driver, determine the answer to five true or false questions, and then write a short opinion essay explaining how he should solve his problem.
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Winter Holiday Activities Extravaganza

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners define culture and explore elements that are part of the custom or culture of a place.  For this holiday lesson, students identify the cultures they participate in.  Learners identify the differences in people's...
Writing
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Finding Muffin

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this conclusion worksheet, students read the story about Muffin, the missing dog, and then finish it by writing their own ending.
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"Love & Diane" Lesson Plan: Expectations About Parenting

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils watch video clips of "Love & Diane," then discuss media messages and student expectations.
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Posting Personal Testimonies on the Web

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read literature based on family heroes. They discuss the concepts of friendship, loyalty and death. They write their own stories of courage and post them to a webpage.
Worksheet
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Finding Muffin: Writing Practice

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this finish the story activity worksheet, students read a 3 paragraph story entitled "Finding Muffin". Students use the lines provided to finish the story as they wish.
Activity
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Pbs Kids: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: My Family and Me

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Instructions for making a book about family with a young child.