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Characterization Lessons for Middle School Students

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn characterization by writing about a special person in their life.
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Genetics with a Smile

For Students 8th - 10th
In this genetics worksheet, students are given two coins that they mark with a "F" and a "M" to represent parents. They flip the coins to determine the genotype and phenotype of the offspring for twelve traits. They also use the coin to...
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A Tough Act to Follow

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners take on the role of impersonators as they identify the distinctive human traits that comedians and imitators single out in order to do their jobs.
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Character Scrapbook Teacher's Guide

For Teachers K - 8th
Students analyze a book's characters and create a scrapbook to print and save. In this on line interactive characterization lesson plan, students identify character traits and gain a deeper understanding of a book's characters.
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Fun Plays on Famous First Ladies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students inquire about the lives of the First Ladies in our country. In this First Ladies lesson plan, students build knowledge about the contributions of First Ladies and how their childhood made them the person they are. Students do a...
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"Exploring Shakespeare" An Introduction of Character and "Hamlet"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the literary terms "round character" and "characterization" through the play "Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. They view and discuss examples of clip art, video, and comic strips, and describe the character traits. ...
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Mexican "Tona" Animal Masks

For Teachers K - 4th
Students study the Mexican legend related to masks. They select an animal with traits they can identify with and recognize in themselves. Afterward, they create a mask that will retain some human features, but take on the life of the...
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Nominate a Classmate

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study what it means to be good citizens. In this government lesson, students nominate a classmate for being a good citizen and write a persuasive letter to the principal persuading the principal to make that person the citizen...
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My Own Cultural Traditions

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students complete a worksheet on personal traditions. In this cultural traditions activity, students discuss what a cultural tradition is and why they are important to the members of the culture. Students distinguish between cultural...
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Washington's Newburgh Address

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students write a persuasive essay that compares George Washington to someone overcoming an obstacle. In this American History lesson, students study Washington's Newburgh Address and the character traits of the president. They write an...
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Service Learning

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the value in helping others.  In this ethics instructional activity, students use videos, worksheets, Internet articles and group discussion to develop a personal perspective on what it means to help others.
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Biology: Genetics and Heredity

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the connection between genetics and heredity by examining the cellular structure. Among the numerous activities to engage students are drawing DNA molecules, vocabulary puzzle sheets, and predicting possible...
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Seeing Things From the Someone Else's Point of View

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners examine the cultural trait of sharing, trying to view it from the point of view of someone in another culture. They question what we gain from trying to see the world from the perspective of another person or culture and...
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Simon Says "Who Are You?"

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore their similarities and differences. In this getting to know you lesson, students play a variation of "Simon Says," according to various personality and physical traits.
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Dogs- Canine Familiaris

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research dog species and breeds. In this dog lesson plan, students discuss breed of dogs, their personal experiences, and complete a Venn Diagram comparing breeds. Students use the research to analyze television shows or movies...
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Harcourt Story: Eleanor and Amelia Go for a Ride

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to a list of vocabulary words as it relates to the story Eleanor and Amelia Go for a Ride and a use graphic organizer to clarify the meaning of the text. In this "Eleanor and Amelia Go for a Ride"...
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Whose Genes Are These, Anyway?

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars explore some of the ethical questions raised by genetic testing. They answer the question of whom, if anyone, has rights to knowledge of each person's genetic make-up.
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Origin of the Purple Heart

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research the origin of the Purple Heart. In this writing lesson students research personal stories of friends or family who have received the Purple Heart. Students then design their own armed forces award complete with an...
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Diabetes: A National Epidemic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the disease of diabetes. They observe research results to graph the trends of diabetes to contribute to the problem of being overweight. They explain in class discussion the physiological changes that occur in the...
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Paper Towel Testing

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discuss whether there are variations in absorbency and wet strength amount different brands of paper towels. They compare advertising claims and personal preferences and perform tests to reach a conclusion of which brand is the...
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Becoming More Comfortable in Your Inherited Skin

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine their concepts of "beautiful" and "ugly" and the social influence on this perception. They look more closely at the role genetics plays on determining the way a person looks. Students explore ways to enhance their own...
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Avoiding Reality

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the trait of perseverance. In this character education lesson, 8th graders discuss how to deal with reality. Students consider how to help others facing difficult situations.
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A Pixie Biography Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice biographical writing after completing research on the subject.  In this journalism activity, students read a story of an important person's life and discuss the important moments along the way.  Students...
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Small Actions with Big Purpose

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the trait of perseverance. In this character education lesson, 7th graders discuss community causes they care about and make plans to contribute their time and energy to overcome their personally-selected issues.

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