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Sports Cardboard Relief Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the artwork of Frank Stella and create a piece of art that represents a sport.
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From the Heights to the Depths

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create a relief map of Asia and Australia. They work in small groups on sections of the map to make one complete map of the continents.
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Lesson 3: Where Does Money Come From?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to story Hundred Penny Box by Sharon Bell Mathis, explore history of money, and examine how money is produced in the United States. They discuss why money is used for exchange, and describe how money has changed over time.
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Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars identify the names of animals in Spanish. Using plastic models, they point, touch and view the animal. They practice counting and stating the color of the animal as well. They make the sounds their favorite animal makes.
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Mapping Crime

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students use data on break and enter crime incidents to make a map that prompt discussion about the spatial location of crime in the city, why it would occur in those places, and how residents may reduce crime.
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A Tree is a Tree and a Lot More

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen as the teacher reads "The Giving Tree." they discuss all the things the tree gave the boy throughout his life. They discuss ways they benefit from trees. This studying culminates with a tree walk and planting a tree in a...
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Fringe My Heart

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars create fringed Valentine's Day hearts in this Art instructional activity for the elementary school classroom. The instructional activity includes step-by-step instructions and a materials list. This was created by an...
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Very Hungry Caterpillar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read "the Very Hungry Caerpiller" by Eric Carle and create their own caterpillers using the same art techniques found in the book in this excellent early elementary lesson. Included with the lesson is a vocabulary list and a...
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Who in the World Is....?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners access how to scan the newspaper for relevant information. They become acquainted with the sections of the newspaper. Students practice summarizing what they have learned.
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Shred a Scarecrow

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate scarecrows. In this farming lesson, students learn why scarecrows are important and construct their own scarecrow from art materials.
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Go Fly a Kite!

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students study kites. In this social studies lesson, students discover the history of kites and what kites are made of. Students create their own kites to fly.
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Making a Choice

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read and discuss the text Miss Rumphius. In this philanthropy lesson, students discuss how the characters in the book made the world beautiful and create a class book of good deeds.
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Edible Landfill

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Young scholars investigate landfills. In this edible landfill lesson, students replicate the structure sanitary landfills as they use the listed foods to build a model.
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Bug Jars

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore symmetry.  Students observe a variety of bug and plant drawings, then draw a bug jar. Students observe bugs from the top of the jar for a symmetrical view, and the side of the jar for an asymmetrical view. ...
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Save the Earth: It's Everyone's Home!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils complete activities to become more aware of environmental issues and the effect on plants and animals. In this environmental issues instructional activity, students use a globe to discuss issues with the environment. Pupils then...
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Successful Paragraphs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write a five sentence paragraph with varied sentence beginnings. In this paragraph writing lesson, students use a teacher modeled procedure. They complete a worksheet about their favorite things, happenings, and places before...
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Speech: Skill, Process, Practice

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the characteristics of an informative speech. In this informative speech lesson, students create a framework for their informative speech using the given website. Learners also read and use the tips for preparing and...
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Political Culture: A Self-Evaluation

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore the concept of popular culture. In this popular culture lesson, students take the provided survey on their opinions of political culture and beliefs. Young scholars graph the survey results and discuss them.
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The Bill of Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students classify the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson, students complete provided readings and worksheets in order to define, identify and analyze each of the amendments and explain why they were included in the...
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The American Revolution: A War of Principle or Self-Interest?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils examine the causes of the American Revolution. In this American Revolution instructional activity, students investigate a list of statements that reveal different perspectives on the causes of the war.
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American Reactions to Fascist Aggression

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students consider the causes of World War II. In this origins of World War II lesson, students discuss American reactions to fascist aggression prior to the war.
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Revolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Learners compare the men to better understand the...
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The Plan of Government under the U.S. Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the U.S. plan for federal government. For this U.S. Constitution lesson, students investigate a chart on the responsibilities of the Executive, Judicial, and Legislative Branches of governments. Students complete a...
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Woodrow Wilson and American Involvement in the Great War

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine American involvement in World War I. In this World War I lesson, students investigate Wilson's policy of neutrality as they read excerpts from his messages to Congress. Students respond to questions regarding the...

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