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Missouri Department of Elementary

Dealing with Peer Influence: What Are Bullying and Harassment?

For Teachers 5th Standards
Scholars examine examples of peer pressure and discuss how specific actions negatively affect one's well-being. Learners gather in small groups to write two scenarios in which peer pressure is used. They reference the STAR method in how...
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Florida Center for Reading Research

Phonics: Letter Recognition, Lettercritter

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
This is a fun idea to get your scholars practicing their ABCs! They assemble an alphabet caterpillar, printing lowercase versions below each uppercase letter. They practice writing the lowercase letters using dry-erase markers and say...
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Curated OER

Body Parts

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students discuss the importance of systems of the human body and ways each has its own function while relying on the others. Students work in groups to research their assigned system. They complete a report. Students take virtual tours...
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Curated OER

Navy Life

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students review how men were recruited into Nelson's Navy and discuss how they think recruiting is handled today. They work in pairs to research life on board a naval ship in both Nelson's Navy and today's Royal Navy using the National...
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Curated OER

Genocides of the 20th Century

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the causes of the major genocides of the 20th century. They participate in a jigsaw activity and complete a concept map of different genocides, watch and discuss excerpts from the movies "Hotel Rwanda," "The...
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Curated OER

Transportation Fuels: The Future is Today

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Assign each group of 3-4 upper elementary engineers to a different type of transportation fuel. A background information page is provided to get them started with researching their assigned fuel. Each group then produces an exhibit...
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California Academy of Science

Poetic Reflections

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Poetry is a wonderful way to explore language, express topical understanding, and incite creative thinking. After a trip to the local natural history museum (or zoo), learners write an acrostic or a cinquain poem describing one of their...
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The New York Times

Understanding the Mathematics of the Fiscal Cliff

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
What exactly is the fiscal cliff? What are the effects of changing income tax rates and payroll tax rates? Your learners will begin by reading news articles and examining graphs illustrating the "Bush tax cuts" of 2001 and 2003. They...
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Sea World

Ocean Discovery

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Immerse your young marine biologists in the world of marine animals. The lesson includes several activities that are age-appropriate for preschoolers and kindergartners, including coloring pages, gluing feathers and sand onto paper...
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University of Kentucky

Beneficial Bug Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Many people think of bugs as annoying pests to be squashed, but most insects and spiders are beneficial, eating the actual pests or pollinating plants. After reviewing some of the common bugs in your area (they may differ from those...
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Curated OER

American History Research with Visual Timeline

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research from a Washington, D.C. landmark, write a three page paper, then create a project depicting their topics to go on a time-line.
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Curated OER

Research Project

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students research a given topic and organize information in order to write a report or make an oral presentation. They design and create a visual aid (poster, model, PowerPoint, etc) to help clarify the concepts of their...
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Curated OER

Presenting Your Case

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research a famous person of their choice in this lesson. They research the person's life, feelings, and character through a series of written activities. They compile their research into a creative project called a character's...
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Curated OER

Touring My County

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research important events that occurred in their counties for each year they have been alive. They, in groups, categorize these events and develop notes to be used in the writing of an autobiography.
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Curated OER

Shakespeare Project

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students research the life and times of William Shakespeare and present their research in a variety of ways. They make timelines, act out the story of one of his plays or create word searches.
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Curated OER

Somewhere in the World . . . .

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students, in groups, choose a country. On the surface of an inflated balloon, they draw/write information (geographic and otherwise) about the country. To finish the project, they make a basket for the balloon and then give a 2-3...
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Curated OER

McLean Train Yard

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students conduct online research and incorporate graphics and maps into a Powerpoint presentation that details life at the McLean train yard in its heyday.
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Curated OER

Bridges to Good Writing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use photographs of bridges to learn how to write well.
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Curated OER

Information Safari

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students go to the library and research animals using features in the text to help them organize information. For this locating information lesson plan, students complete this task in teams.
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Curated OER

Living to Tell Their Tales

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore ways in which the elderly can be valuable resources in learning about history. By conducting their own historical research through interviews with the elderly, students come to appreciate this resource first-hand.
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Curated OER

Our Planet, Earth-Internet Research

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners review the procedure for conducting Internet research and then research the earth--its physical characteristics, components, and cultural folklore regarding the planet. They compile the information they find into a report in...
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Curated OER

Exploring Heroism

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students research heroism online. In this heroism lesson, students use the documentary of Heroes of Ground Zero to explore the theme of heroism. Students complete five days of activities to research and participate in activities that...
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Curated OER

Learning about Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Asia.  In this geography and expository writing lesson, students read a section of their social studies book, generate an outline about important information about Asia, and write an expository paper based on facts...
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Curated OER

Coming to Terms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the rainforest. In this environmental lesson, students work in small groups to conduct online research of various topics having to do with the rainforest. The groups construct a large poster to illustrate the concepts...

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