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Father's Figure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the concept of paternity leave. In this current events lesson plan, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.
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The Bean Trees: Study Guide

For Students 5th - 8th
For this study guide worksheet for The Bean Trees, learners answer comprehension questions based on the reading. Students are given vocabulary words to know, asked about motifs, themes and symbols.
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Parenting in the Movies:Examining Responsibilities in Modern American Films

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use films to identify the characteristics of a good parent. In groups, they research the different types of parenting methods used during colonial times, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement. As a class, they...
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The New Heads of the Family?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the state of family life and parenting. In this reading skills lesson, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) regarding the state of parenting today. Learners discuss the...
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Print & Go ESL

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Improve reading comprehension with a set of ESL worksheets. Kids read through various passages, note which facts are true or false, mark their opinion on two statements, and write a short reply based on a writing prompt.
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Feeding is Parenting

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine their kid's eating habits. In this adult health lesson, students discuss ways to help their kids eat well. They read a book about positive feeding relationship and apply it at home.
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Termination of Parental Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study the causes for a juvenile court to terminate all rights of a parent to a child. They do case studies of a few examples of this scenario taking place. This lesson invites quite a bit of debate amongst the pupils, and...
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What Does It Take to Be a Good Parent?

For Students 7th - 12th
Are the teenagers in your class ready to become parents? Have them complete a few life-planning activities, including a parental interview, a role-play exercise, and the classic flour sack baby exercise, before allowing them to assess...
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Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students and their families participate in nature walk to locate, observe, and identify scavenger hunt items as well as other items of interest, compare and discuss finds with each other, and identify items found that do not belong in...
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Dogfighting Hurts Animals

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discuss dogfights and relate caring for a baby to caring for their animal.  In this dogfighting lesson plan, students view video about dogs forced to fight and relate to parenting skills.  Pupils become familiar with ways to help...
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Marketing to Teens: Parody Ads

For Teachers 8th - 11th
High schoolers deconstruct advertising messages by analyzing parody ads and exploring the purpose of satire. Then they create their own parodies based on real ads discussed in class. A creative activity to extend any study of media,...
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Gettin' Through Thursday

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Have your class explore active reading strategies! In this guided reading lesson, learners make personal connections to characters having a bad day as a prior knowledge activation discussion. After reading Gettin' Through Thursday, class...
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Argument and Persuasion: What's Wrong With Gay Marriage?

For Students 11th - 12th
The topic of gay marriage has gotten lots of attention recently. Without actually asking your class their personal opinions, this two-page activity has pupils study two essays about gay marriage. Readers analyze the attitude, tone, and...
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer: Parenting and Discipline

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss discipline in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and compare it to how children are disciplined today. In this comparisons lesson, students identify different ways parents discipline their children. Students identify...
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Non-living Things

For Students K - 2nd
Very young scientists circle the things on the worksheet that they think are living things. Most of the pictures are of non-living things. A handy worksheet to use during any initial discussion about living vs. non-living things.
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Pregnancy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils view a PowerPoint presentation about pregnancy. They work in groups to complete activities at each of six stations. Students create a baby from clay dough. They use construction paper to design a quilt square. Pupils complete a...
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Learning About Safety with Clifford

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore discussing stories with their children. They read and discuss Clifford's Sports Day and identify connections between the book and their daily lives. They simulate discussing the book with their children and note...
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Children of Loneliness: Immigration and Intergenerational Stories

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students evaluate Anzia Yezierska's story, "Children of Loneliness," in relation to Jewish immigrants coming to America. They discuss the connections in the story to their own coming to America and their roles as parents. After...
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Dolphin Demeanor

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine new evidence of violent behavior in dolphins as a springboard for research on various dolphin behaviors, such as communication, feeding patterns, group behaviors, parenting, navigation, and interactions with humans.
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Breaking News English: Put More Babies into Care: UK Charity

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Put More Babies into Care: UK Charity," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Adequate Standard of Living: Children's Rights

For Teachers K
Students and parents participate in a variety of activities designed to explore the issue of every person's right to adequate housing. They make butter, make models of different types of housing, read books, discuss the rights and...
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Nurturing Children

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students identify the importance of nurturing children. In this child development lesson, students define what it means to nurture a child. Students research the importance of the topic and discuss the findings. Students write a...
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Breaking News English: Woman Gives Birth at 66

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Woman Gives Birth at 66," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Baby Project - Cost Analysis - First Year of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the costs associated with teenage pregnancy and childbirth through the child's first year. They consider prenatal and postnatal care for mother and child, clothing, food, equipment, childcare, etc. They present their...

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