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Teaching With Pourquoi Tales

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read and discuss several Pourquoi tales--legends that explain why certain natural events occur. They complete a variety of activities surrounding each tale and then write their own Pourquoi tale.
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Litter

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students discuss the concept of littering and what they do personally to contribute or prevent littering. In this environmental awareness instructional activity, students create a jingle, or a commercial to promote recycling. Links to...
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Health Education: Advertising

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders become conscientious consumers. In this personal health lesson plan, 4th graders analyze techniques used in advertising health-related products and services.
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Classification and Identification

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students, after exploring and analyzing diagrammatic and taxonomic keys and their association to marine sciences, identify and classify objects and organisms based on visual attributes/characteristics. They research and create their own...
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Poetry for the Common Good

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars identify examples of philanthropy in poetry or song. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine several poems such as Give by Carrie A. Thomas and identify concepts of philanthropy in the poem. Young scholars construct...
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Dancing Rainbows: A Pueblo Boy's Story

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students read the book "Dancing Rainbows," and complete a variety of activities across the curriculum. In this Native Americans lesson plan, students create pottery, discuss Pueblo traditions, discuss the importance of rain, and learn...
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The Musical Mind

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students go on a tour of how and why music styles have changed over the years, and discover where they can gather some insight about their favorite musical styles and artists. There are excellent websites imbedded in this lesson.
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Advertisements

For Students 4th
In this advertisements instructional activity, 4th graders analyze and evaluate several advertisements for caring for cats and then design a poster that advertises the importance of a balanced diet for puppies and dogs.