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Community Culture Trunk

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the similiarities and differences between the various cultures represented in their class. After being read a story about immigration, they identify things they would have to bring with them if they were moving to...
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NickNews: Winners and Losers

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students view the excerpt from NickNews entitled, "Winners and Losers." In groups, they categorize a variety of words and images relating to weight, healthy eating, and healthy lifestyle. They discuss adopting positive eating habits,...
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Phases of the Moon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the phases of the moon. They observe experiments to formulate explanations for moon phases. Students identify waxing crescent, waning gibbous, and the causes of the phases.
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Digital Photography for Movie Making

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore digital photography. In this technology skills lesson, 5th graders take digital photographs and use them to create movies with movie maker software.
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First Day of School: I'll Get to Know You

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students participate in a letter matching game that pairs students so that they can introduce a new friend. They listen to the Shel Silverstein book, The Giving Tree and write a letter to the class telling them what they will give to the...
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Not Everything is More Expensive

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore percent increases and decreases. They calculate the percent increase and decrease. Students use math to solve problems and communicate. They apply the given formula for percent increase/decrease.
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What in the World..?!?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils photograph mystery images. In this observation skills lesson, students gather everyday objects and place them under a digital microscope. They magnify the image and take a photograph of it. The image is then displayed on the...
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Newspaper Scavenger Hunts

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars examine newspapers to find information. In this newspaper lesson plan, students collect newspapers from their homes to use for the lesson plan. They work in groups to complete scavenger hunts by locating specified...
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Chef for a Day

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners make chocolate chip cookies. In this cooking lesson, students follow a recipe by doing each step in sequence.
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Iconoclasm as it pertains to the Reformation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the Protestant reformation.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders analyze various photographs from the Reformation.  Students watch a video clip of Luther's trip to Rome.   
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Math-Addition

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders practice adding numbers that add up to less than 100. In this addition activity, 2nd graders use candy to practice adding after participating in a demonstration activity. They complete a worksheet, and an assessment.
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Commemorative Plates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research life of a child who was a victim in the Holocaust and create a commemorative plate for that child to display in the school.
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The Turkey Web

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify habitat and feeding habits of the wild turkey.  In habitat and diet instructional activity students view a demonstration, complete an activity then follow turkey sign.
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Banking And Making Change

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders simulate making purchases based on infromation located in supermarket flyers. Working in groups, 12th graders alternately make purchases and calculate change from a given amount. Students role play common bank...
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Math: Party Time!

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders discover how to calculate the total costs for a party. They determine the unit prices of food and supplies, the quantities needed, and complete a chart displaying their findings. Students calculate the costs per serving...
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Neighborhood Map Machine

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders study building placements in a neighborhood. They discuss businesses, roads, houses, rivers, police/fire stations, and use Neighborhood Map Machine to create a new map. They complete an exploratory map and community of...
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Arrays And Factors

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts of arrays and factors. They use a Hershey bar and divide it into segments in order to simulate the arrays. Then students construct other arrays from the leftover pieces.
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Flipping with Math

For Teachers K - 1st
Students write simple addition number sentences. In this addition lesson, students write simple addition number sentences using tangible objects as their guide. Using a paint or drawing program on the computer, students create a visual...
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Are You an Animal Safety Sleuth?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine household hazards for pets. In this animal welfare lesson, students participate in 3 activities regarding the safety of their pets in their homes.
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Applied Science - Built Environment Post Lab (Energy)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study science. In this efficiency lesson, students explore different forms of energy and compare them to determine which works the best. They work independently to create a collage of different energy sources (using magazine...
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Life Cycle Of A Frog

For Teachers K
Students use books and an art activity to study the stages of a frog's life cycle. After listening to a book about frogs, students engage in a fun art activity. When finished, students work is displayed as a pond on the bulletin board.
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Number Song

For Teachers K
Students sing a song (to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas) that helps reinforce their counting skills.
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You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Found

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners consider what can be learned through the study of artifacts, focusing on those of ancient Egypt. They research famous ancient Egyptian sites to prepare for the development of proposals for exhibits in a fictional museum.
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Look into Your Future

For Teachers K
Students take a examine Community Helpers and the jobs they perform in order to help students explain the responsibilities the job entails. They recognize the community helpers, describe the jobs each performs and how technology is used.