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The Gold Rush: An Introduction

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the Gold Rush in relation to "To Build a Fire." They research a website and view a Power Point presentation on the Alaskan Gold Rush. They write notes on a graphic organizer and write a sentence supporting their...
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Easter Egg Orienteering Hunt

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students develop map reading and team building skills. After being divided into teams, students use a map of the school grounds to discover the location of Easter eggs. The first team to return with and eat their eggs wins the challenge.
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France Introduces Smoking Ban

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read, discuss and analyze a newspaper article about France introducing a ban on smoking in bars, cafes and restaurants. They assess the key vocabulary words used in the article and view the grammar side of the article.
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Things to do in a city at night

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars read about things to do in a city at night and answer short questions about it. In this reading lesson plan, students also discuss what to wear, how to be safe, and how to act at a party.
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The Greatest Survival Story of All Time

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils use the Internet to read about an explorer's survival in the Antarctic. They try to find a better route for him to have taken.
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Setting And Plot

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars engage in study of plot and setting with the reading of many familiar texts. They identify the plot and setting with the help of a worksheet. The teacher works with the class for scaffolding and helps them to recognize the...
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Good Citizenship and Philanthropy

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Pupils discuss how to work together to solve community problems. In this community problems lesson plan, students discuss how their home, school, and community could benefit from group work and philanthropy. They read different...
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When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry

For Teachers K
Students explore feelings. For this language arts lesson, students realize that books help in talking about feelings. Students discuss how they feel during the reading of a story and listen to each other in answering various...
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South American Gauchos

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the culture and background of the South American Pampas and Gauchos. Through reading and discussion activities, 4th graders gather information about the Gauchos. To conclude the lesson plan, students create a...
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Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet: How To Deal With Bullies

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore human behavior by reading a children's story in class. In this bullying lesson, students read the story Blue Cheese Breath and Stinky Feet by Catherine Depino. Students answer study questions about the story and...
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Words In the News Carnival Celebrations

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete vocabulary building and verb tense activities before reading an online article. They complete worksheets and an online quiz before writing a story about a hypothetical situation in which they have money stolen.
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Women 'Worry Constantly' About Their Bodies

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read and discuss an article about body image, particularly about women's responses to unrealistic body images. They complete vocabulary exercises and identify the use of noun phrases in the article.
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Words in the News: Rabid Vampire Bats Attack Humans in Brazil

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss what they believe the most dangerous animal is. In groups, they match new vocabulary words with their defintions. They read an article about a rabid bat attacking humans in Brazil and answer questions.
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Be A Bug Scout

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students perform outside activities to determine the amount of insects, flowers, or common weeds within an area. They predict the number of insects they will find within their square area. Using calculators, students organize the data...
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Function Investigation

For Students 11th
In this functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 18 different problems. First, they graph each equation on the graphs provided, making a rough sketch on a coordinate plane. Then, students predict what each graph will look...
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Understanding Chinese Culture Through Reading

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students examine the Chinese culture. They discuss the Chinese zodiac, identify their animal on the zodiac, listen to a Chinese folktale, and write an essay reflection on the Chinese zodiac or Chinese culture.