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Pease Porridge

For Teachers 2nd
Practice using different ways to express a single pattern. The class uses concrete, pictorial, and numerical modes to represent patterns found in a simple rhyme. They will move their bodies, use body percussion, draw, and use numbers to...
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Life is Weird

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Separate your science class into small groups and assign each a specific deep-sea organism to research. The class will learn about all of the organisms as each group presents their assigned animal. Following their presentations, you can...
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Arts & Humanities

Make Your Own Flower Garden

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Get into art with a little lesson on flower parts. The class reviews basic information regarding flowers and then they use a paper mosaic technique to create visual representations of the lovely plants.
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Navigation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore the concept of navigation in these two activities.
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Christmas Games

For Teachers K - 12th
Your class will practice language and dialog skills by playing games associated with Christmas through these lesson ideas. Learners practice English conversation skills while simultaneously acquiring insight into their new culture. Games...
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How Do We Know?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the history of astronomy and how the study of constellations has evolved since the dawn of ancient civilization. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The teacher uses demonstrations to model how the...
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Fractions, Decimal, Percent Relationships.

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners solve problems involving fractions, decimals and percents. For this algebra lesson, students examine the relationship between fractions and percents and between decimals and percents. They convert between percents, decimals and...
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Mathematics at the Frontier of Astronomy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the different types of measurements used in astronomy. In this space science lesson, students explain the relationship between planets' orbits and distance from the sun using Kepler's Laws. They discuss how math...
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Time Line of Astronomy Events and Discoveries

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students work in groups to present a segment of a timeline of events and discoveries in astronomy. In this astronomy lesson plan, students teach their classmates about their section of the timeline.
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Visualizing Vocabulary in an Ecosystem

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders observe the pond ecosystem. In this ecosystem lesson, 6th graders observe the organisms at the pond and create a poster that illustrates the pond.
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Self-Fulfilling Prophecy in African American Students: Exploring African American Achievers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are introduced to ways to increase their self-esteem. As a class, they share their specific talents under three categories. In groups, they use the internet to research the lives of various African Americans making sure...
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It's About Us

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students understand ideas about civic life and government. In this census instructional activity, students participate in a First We Count Reader's Theater and answer reading questions about the script in order to gain a better...
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What's the Matter?

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students explore matter.  In this matter and technology lesson plan, students locate examples of solids, liquids, and gases inside and outside the classroom, and record their findings in a graphic organizer.  Students listen to...
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Our World With MapsQ

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine and compare different types of maps. In this map skill lesson, students look at neighborhood and national maps on the overhead projector while making comparisons of the symbols and locations. They use a T-chart to record...
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Autobiographies

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners create an autobiography. In this autobiography lesson, students create a digital autobiography using photographs and captions about their lives. Learners will publish their autobiography on the class blog page, as well...
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Possible Causes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students review any materials from two previous lessons on emissions. As a class, they use a graphic organizer to review their stakeholder's hypothesis. They identify possible causes of global warming and discover how to solve this problem.
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Shooting Basketball Stars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students adapt to different basketball shooting ranges, from lay-ups to outside shots.
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Star Child Astronomy

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students gain understanding of the relationship of Earth within the Solar System. They increase knowlegde of the planets, sun, moon, meteoroids, asteroids and comets.
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Star Words

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and categorize apostrophes. They create maps of the solar system and write simple sentences using apostrophes that describe each planet's characteristics.
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Pitch, Intonation, Harmonic Theory

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students listen to pitches and determine if they are in tune, flat or sharp. Using Aurelia computer software and playing as a band, students practice pitch theory, and play two-octave major scales. They practice and discuss how to tune...
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VH1 100 Greatest Women of Rock & Roll Lesson 6

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study vocal style and techniques in various genres. They critique vocal performances by completing critique charts.
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Are You an Animal Safety Sleuth?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners identify animal behaviors that are unsafe and react appropriately to the warning signs. In this animal safety lesson, students discuss animal behavior in uncertain situations. Learners make flip cards for younger students to...
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Film Festival: An ESL Lesson Plan to Get Students Talking About Movies Part II

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Students discuss movies currently playing in theaters. In this class discussion, students practice their oral dictation, retelling of information and the ability to carry a social conversation. Students also complete a worksheet...
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Starry Night Education

The Year and Seasons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Turn your classroom into a live demonstration of how the earth and sun interact to create the four seasons. Using a globe, a light source, and a series of constellation cards, super scientists discover how the...