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Thematic Unit on Cats

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students discover in which climates the cats of the world live in. They review the different climates of the world and use maps and globes to help them locate continents.
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AB Form Through Movement

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students listen to music by Ludwig Van Beethoven and figure out the form of the piece. They create binary forms for additional songs, and then practice the rhythms with eurythmic movement.
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Using an Almanac

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students work cooperatively in order to identify specific situations in which an almanac is the best choice for locating information. They answer specific questions, record the page on which the answer was found, and the key words used...
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Building With Triangles

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use two different techniques to construct triangles with specific dimensions. They determine how to construct nets for three-dimensional objects focusing on those made with equilateral triangles. They are able to name the...
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Money for starters

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students compare the values of coins and paper money. They read prices, read and write any 2-digit number. They model and explain addition calculations with a sum of up to 20.
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Taller/Wider/longer

For Teachers 1st
In this unit, 1st graders use measurement language and counting to compare objects in a variety of game situations. Students also practice the advanced concept of counting to advanced counting.
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The Three Bears: Comparing and Ordering

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore comparing and ordering volume of containers. They use the context of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to compare the volume of various containers by packing or pouring.
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Rainbow Jelly

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students work with teaspoons, tablespoons and fractions of a cup to make their own rainbow jelly, converting between units of volume as required. They recognize the need for a standard unit of volume and measure volume using teaspoons...
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Consecutive Numbers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Like all of the Problem Solving units, this one aims to introduce pupils to the underlying ideas of mathematics through a problem. The problem here requires a knowledge of arithmetic and the use of some algebra. In this unit we see how a...
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Six Circles

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students develop the skills of problem solving through looking at situations mathematically. The lesson introduces students to the concepts of theorems and proofs as part of how one looks at mathematical problems.
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OTC Medications

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students sort medications by likeness and use. They compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram, and find the differences and commonalities of over the counter and Rx medications.
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Introduction to Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore poetry. They investigate the poetry al around them. Students examine poetry in order to create a deeper understanding of poetry. They read and write a variety of poetry.
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Letter Writing Basics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students construct a letter about a classroom issue as a class. They then write a letter individually that requests information, file a complaint or complement, or write a letter to the editor/legislator.
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Using "Four-Square"

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a four-square graphic organizer to help a third grade writer organize thoughts and clarify thinking to write a simple expository paragraph, a workshop summary paragraph.
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Let's Find the Main Ideas!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine how finding the main ideas and summarizing increases their reading comprehension. They read "The Sea in Danger" while applying the six rules of summarization in a modeled lesson. Next, working in small groups, they...
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Read and Retain

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice strategies for aiding in their comprehension of material they read. Through guided practice, they read a selected piece of text and answer questions pertaining to what they have read. They practice looking back in...
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Using Technology For Vocabulary Development, reading Comprehension, and Word Identification

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders define unknown vocabulary words and decode unknown words in their reading using a Quicktionary Reading Pen and Franklin Spell Checker. They create reading comprehension questions that are incorporated into a classroom Web...
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What's in the Box

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders verbalize, write, and illustrate descriptive vocabulary words and/or descriptive phrases while attempting to guess an unseen object, which has been hidden in a box by teacher.
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In The Garden

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine symmetry and transformation concepts. They create patterns that translate, reflect and rotate. Students participate in a variety of activities that explore transformation concepts through the context of a garden.
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Exponent Power

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore multiplication and division problems using exponents. Students examine positive, negative and zero powers. They relate powers to geometric sequences. Students devise strategies and discover rules of exponents.
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OTC Medications

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students become aware of better ways to read and analyze the information provided on OTC labels. This concept is accompanied with the integration of technology, brochures and a Venn Diagram for illustration. They assess medical...
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Correlative Conjunctions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify correlative conjunctions in sentences and then rewrite pairs of sentences as a single sentence with correlative conjunctions. They practice diagramming sentences of various sentence patterns and then write a personal...
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Language and Literacy Support through Photography

For Teachers K - 8th
Students experience creating realia with digital photos to increase their vocabularies. They practice creating meaningful digital photo books that the students can take home and read with their families. Each student interacts with a...
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Phonics Instructional Routine: Blending Sounds in Short Words

For Teachers 1st - 4th Standards
Students strengthen their reading of new words with phonics and blending sounds in short words. They interact with word cards with short letter sounds like sit, mat, fit, etc. Each student also assesses magnetic letters to physically...

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