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Tin Can Telephone
Students make telephones. In this visual arts instructional activity, students follow the provided steps to create their own tin can telephones.
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Introduction to Polynomials
Young scholars analyze the graphs of polynomial functions, examine vocabulary associated with polynomials, and determine the maximum number of real roots possible for a polynomial
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World War II: Japanese-American Internment
Fifth graders read "The Bracelet" by Yoshiko Uchida and use it as a catalyst to discuss the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. They debate the morality of the internment, create Venn diagrams and chart important events...
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Exploring Blackbeard
Students research the pirate Blackbeard and create a technological presentation about him. In this research lesson, students read articles about the pirate Blackbeard. Students research the pirate and then create a technological...
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Happy Birthday America!
Students examine the United States flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Fourth of July. They create five-pointed stars, listen to stories about Betsy Ross and Paul Revere, and sing various patriotic songs.
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Who Needs a Dress Code?
Learners create a poster showing examples of appropriate and inappropriate student grooming and attire. They write comments explaining the need for each rule.
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Reading The Great Kapok Tree
Students complete story frames to demonstrate understanding of plot development and conflict resolution.
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Equivalent Fractions
Seventh graders study equivalent fractions. They explore equivalent fractions in a story problem. After a discussion of strategies, 7th graders determine how to compare and simplify fractions. To reinforce the class discussion,...
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Equivalent Fractions
Learners describe parts of a fraction and make equivalent fractions. They review parts of a fraction using a pizza, make equivalent fractions, and play the review game Fraction Fairway.
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Dance Around the World
Students gather information about traditional dances. In this folk dance lesson, students work in small groups to research a type of folk dance, then present information and perform the dance for the class.
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Lobster Models
Students create and label a model of a lobster. In this lobster instructional activity, students become familiar with the parts of a lobster and their functions. Students display their lobsters in the classroom.
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Earthquakes And Volcanoes
Pupils investigate the concept of plate tectonics through focusing a research study upon the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. They find information that is used for class discussion. Students complete a mapping of plates...
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Completing Sculptures
Students express aspects of their identity in their artwork, use subject matter or symbols to express meaning, organize mass and space with attention to multiple viewpoints and write titles for their work.
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Scavenger Hunt for Adjective Images
Students work in groups to create silent videos or still images that define or represent adjectives. They share their creations with the other groups in class to see if they can determine the adjective their project represented.
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Natural History of Costa Rica
Pupils use outline maps to become acquainted with Costa Rica. They see how it was formed and how its origin has created very diverse environments. Students then use atlases and compare their physical maps with maps of climate and the...
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Design Technology- Grow Your Own Grub
Students design a protective cover for outdoor plants. In this agricultural lesson, students use chicken wire, plastic sheeting, and empty bottles to construct a cover for lettuce leaves. Students take digital photos of their project.
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Clay Pot Snowmen
Learners create "clay pot" snowmen using clay pots, glue, mitten scraps, paints, and markers in this early-elementary Art lesson. The lesson may take 1-2 days depending on the amount of time it takes for the undercoat of each snowman to...
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Tangrams
Students construct tangram pieces. Then they make observations and explore patterns with the pieces.
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Multiplication Bingo
While just a game to review multiplication facts, this lesson could be a useful tool in the classroom. After pupils have been introduced to the concept of multiplication, they could use this game to cement their knowledge.
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Twizzling Fractions
Using food as a manipulative is one of the best ways to incorporate hands-on learning in the classroom. This hands-on approach allows young mathematicians to compare, order, and identify fractions with the use of Twizzlers® and...
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Mixtures
Students observe that movement of a solute in the solvent increases the rate of dissolution. They demonstrate that when the solute is broken into smaller pieces it dissolves faster.