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Building a Bird's Nest

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify local birds and their habitats. In this wildlife lesson, students list various birds that live in their area and match the descriptions of the birds to the photos. Students build a diorama of a birds nest.
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Washington D.C.

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners research monuments in Washington, D.C. In this geography instructional activity, students research one monument and use the Internet to gather information. Learners create a three-dimensional model of their monument.
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Weather Observation Journal

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners record weather for a period of one month. For this weather lesson, students observe weather for one month on a large pictograph. Learners record clouds, wind, temperature and any other weather conditions they observe. Students...
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Compound Words

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders match up words together to make compound words. In this compound words lesson plan, 2nd graders also identify compound words when reading.
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IDENTIFYING PARTS OF THE BODY

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify and describe the various parts of the body therefore, practicing English vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling. They discuss the various body parts, some of the inner organs and also, their functions. Finally,...
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Using Lines, Dots, And Shapes To Create the Illusion O

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create the illusion of texture using lines, dots, and shapes in a rendering of an animal.
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Introduction to Native Americans Thematic Unit

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students consider different cultural viewpoints. In this Native American history instructional activity, students examine artifacts and then conduct research on selected Native American tribes.
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Communicating With Health Professionals

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students role play a visit to the doctor's office to practice communicating their symptoms to a health professional. They view an internet example of a patient discussing a medical issue with a doctor and then pair up to share...
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Exploring the Jungles of Rousseau

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore the masterworks of Henri Rousseau and accurately interpret masterworks of Rousseau. Students effectively demonstrate visually and orally an understanding of the content of masterworks of Rousseau and thoughtfully reflect...
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Jingle Shapes!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play a movement and freeze activity to jingle bells.
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Black Hawk Island Hike

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students explore Wisconsin's natural and cultural history through hands-on exploration of Upham Woods. They are shown the basic paddling skills and they work in teams to paddle across the river on barge. Students describe cultural...
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Money Booklet

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice handling money by examining different world currency.  In this economics lesson, students utilize a coin booklet to trace individual coins and draw bills, later coloring them in their traditional colors....
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Pop Art Ice Cream Painting

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students develop skills in painting and create a painting of an ice cream cone using Pop Art as in inspiration.
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Life Cycle of a Butterfly/ Moth

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the life cycle of butterflies, illustrate the life cycle of the butterfly, and compare the researched facts to stories written by Eric Carle about caterpillars and butterflies.
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Where are Grandma's Teeth?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners practice using prepositions and deductive reasoning. In this preposition game, students work in groups to determine where Grandma has lost her dentures. Learners eliminate places as clues are revealed.
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Magic Eye

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students discuss the history of tobacco bag stringing. In this primary documents history instructional activity, students closely examine photographs of families who worked stringing tobacco bags. This instructional activity includes...
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Eulerian Paths and Circuits

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Learners explore the concept of euler paths and circuits. In this euler paths and circuits instructional activity, students discuss the bridges of Königsberg problem. Learners discuss how to determine if an euler circuit exists. Students...
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99.86% - Measuring Our Sun's Mass

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students determine just how large the sun is. For this solar system lesson, students follow the prescribed steps to draw a box that represents the size of the sun and its mass compared to the entire solar system.
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Let's All Help (The Little Red Hen)

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Learners explore ways that children can help during mealtime preparation. In this adult health lesson, students discuss the benefits of letting children help. They view a cooking demo and implement what they learned at home.
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Which Bear?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars study bears. For this science lesson, students compare black, grizzly and polar bears. Young scholars measure the bear tracks and compare the bear habitats and diet.
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Painting - Architecture Study

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study architectural elements, then develop a strong composition from an interior photographs. They explore color planning by developing a painting with a variety of values.
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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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Reading and Using a Recipe

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students explore how to follow a simple recipe and explain directions to another person.
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Giving and Taking Directions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the difference between commands and a declarative sentence. They complete a diagram with verbs, prepositions and numbers. They follow directions using a map and give directions to another location.