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Cancer-Fighting Foods and Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils will locate designated URL's to learn more about cancer protective foods. They will inventory their own dietary habits and that of their family to see which of these foods they have eaten and which are regular parts of their diet.
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Why Be An Informed Voter?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze what it means to be an informed voter. They interview others in pairs and triads and role play the role of a voter. They create a list of what it takes to have a successful interview and interview four individuals.
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SCI-FI TALES

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders brainstorm known features of science fiction books and titles read. They pair up and discuss the possible physical characteristics fo a creature that could appear fron an excerpt of SCI-FI TALES.
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Pathways

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners are introduced to how to use a flow diagram. As a class, they brainstorm all of the steps to a specific task and discuss the importance of completing them in the correct sequence. They read books that have an alternate ending...
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Earth Day

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine evidence on Global Warming and then analyze the impact of their school community on the environment and propose ways to lessen our impact on the environment. They have access to a total of six articles for their...
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Searching the Digital Atlas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers become familiar with the tools of a digital atlas. They use a digital atlas of Idaho to located specified information. Students identify national forests, locate butterfly families, find examples of resident fish, and...
Worksheet
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Ancient Rome Acrostic Poem

For Students 5th - 6th
For this acrostic worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic poem, then write one using "Ancient Rome." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
Worksheet
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Ocean Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this acrostic poem worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic, then write one using the word "ocean." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Acrostic Poem: Space

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this acrostic worksheet, students read about creating an acrostic poem, then write one using the word "space." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
Worksheet
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Human Acrostic Poem

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this acrostic poem worksheet, learners read about creating an acrostic poem, the complete one using the word "human." Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Wheel of Fortune for Students with Multiple Disabilities

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students play Wheel of Fortune. In this Wheel of Fortune lesson, students with disabilities play an online version of the game to earn rewards and small prizes. Students must solve math problems correctly in order to win. 
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Hurricane Katrina Relief

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars create a song about philanthropy. They work together to develop a list of ways to donate money. They choose an aid organization which helped victims of Hurricane Katrina to receive their donation. They reflect on their...
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Paws in Jobland: Lesson Plan 25 - People in our School

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students brainstorm a list of jobs that exist in their own school and its surrounding environment. In this lesson on careers, students create a map of the school and locate on the map where each job takes place. Next, the class divides...
Worksheet
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Using Irregular Verbs in Simple Paste Tense

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this irregular verbs worksheet, students write the correct form of the irregular verb in simple past tense. Students complete 12 sentences. Students then make their own sentences using irregular verbs in simple past tense.
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Team Sports Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover team work by participating in sports activities with classmates.  In this physical education lesson, students compete in different activities in small groups.  Students discuss ways to increase their level of...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Letter of Introduction Writing as a Diagnostic Tool

For Teachers 9th - 10th
At the beginning of the school year, students respond to a teacher-generated questionnaire in personal letter format. As a diagnostic tool, letter writing can reveal strengths and weaknesses in composition skills, organization, sentence...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Parts of a Friendly Letter

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The teacher will use charts, worksheets, and websites to orient young scholars about the five parts of a friendly letter.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Sample Note to Provide to Recommending Teachers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is an article showcasing an note written by a student to a teacher confirming a request for a letter of recommendation.
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Suggestions for Memoirs: A Letter & Memoir About a Teacher

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
After reading the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Palacco, which is about a teacher helping a student overcome a long struggle to learn to read, learners write a personal thank you letter to a teacher who helped them. Then they...
Handout
Letter Writing Guide

Friendly Letter Format

For Students 9th - 10th
This user-friendly site for teachers and students provides a friendly letter format.
Handout
Letter Writing Guide

How to Write an Apology Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site for teachers and students explains the importance of a letter of apology. Then the article articulates the types of information to include in friendly/personal apology letters and in formal/business apology letters.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the life and work of Nathaniel Hawthorne? Use this comprehensive list of links to learn more about this famous author.
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New Zealand Ministry of Education

Nz Ministry of Education: Postcards From My Planet

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this lesson, learn about the features of postcards. Then they design their own postcard making the visual part (by hand or computer) fit the message being sent. They then address and mail their card (with the help of the teacher).
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Character Lab

Character Lab: Gratitude Letter: Gratitude

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Write a letter to a person who has influenced your life in a positive way. This could be a teacher, relative, mentor, or coach. If you can, read your letter aloud to the person you chose. Printables and examples are included.