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Energy Play: Harry Spotter and the Chamber of Windy Myths
Students explore the concept of renewable energy. In this alternative energy instructional activity, students participate in a play that conveys information regarding wind energy. The script may be performed as a play with props or as a...
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"War of the Worlds": A Broadcast Re-Creation
Why did Orson Welles' 1938 Broadcast of a adaptation of H.G. Wells' The War of the Worlds cause such a panic? To answer this question, class members listen to the original broadcast and research the panic that resulted. They then engage...
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Water Cycle Voice Thread
Learners understand the water cycle through a role playing activity. In this water cycle lesson plan, students become familiar with the water cycle through a play about the water cycle. Learners illustrate their parts and create a...
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New York City: Passionate About Shakespeare
Students explore Shakespeare as part of American culture. In this Shakespearean culture lesson plan, students view video clips about modern theater. Students read excerpts from Shakespearean plays and other commentaries.
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I love penguins!
Students listen to stories and view video about penguins. In this penguins lesson, students research penguins in groups and present a report using their choice of technology or artwork presentation.
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I Know My Insects!
In this insect matching worksheet, students identify the insect pictures and then draw a line from the insect to its name. Students match 4 insects.
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Letters from the Japanese American Internment
Learners examine letters of Japanese-American children during internment in World War II. They discover what it was like in the camps and how they were treated once they were released. They also view photographs of the camps.