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Ecosystems: Biotic and Abiotic Factors

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine proper journaling techniques, and record observations about at tree after listening to a read aloud of "Four Worlds: The Dine Story of Creation." They study the difference between living and non-living things, and...
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Natural Resource Awareness

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders design a collage that shows natural resources or things made from natural resources. They discuss the collages and decide how they use natural resources at home and school. They listen to a read aloud of a Native American...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Ira Sleeps Over

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the ideas presented in the story. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Polar, The Titanic Bear

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners read Polar, The Titanic Bear by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding this true story of a toy bear that survived the sinking of the Titanic. Included are reading, art,...
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Chicken Pox Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders are read a story about a boy with chicken pox. As a class, they discuss what to do when you have a contagious disease and identify who in the class has had chicken pox. Using this information, they create a graph and use...
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Fibers and Fabric

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to a variety of different fibers. After acting out a short story, they discover how yarn and basic weaves are made. To end the lesson, they practice making their own weave pattern using paper strips and...
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What Are Maps For?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners create a story about a problem someone could have which could be solved by the use of a map. They complete a worksheet that guides them through the features of a map of Chicago. Then they calculate story problems using the...
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Nebraska Counties

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the counties of Nebraska. In this Nebraska history lesson plan, students examine maps of the state and determine the location of specific counties and conduct research on them. Students also use the county names to fill...
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Social Effects of WWII on South Carolina

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars study the history of South Carolina and the impact World War II had on the state. In this WWII history lesson, students research the social effects incurred from WWII on the people of South Carolina. Young scholars develop...
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KS3 Bitesize

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete exercises using their five senses to improve their writing skills. In this writing skills instructional activity, students complete activities blindfolded and using their five senses. Students then select an abstract...
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Uncovering Evidence About Objects: When Clay Sings

For Students 5th - 6th
In this uncovering evidence about objects worksheet, students read When Clay Sings, then use the data retrieval sheet to record their own research data and write a short summary.
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Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the story Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday and discuss money issues. In this money lesson plan, 4th graders create a budget.
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Animals Of The Forest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research into the words found to relate to the forests of Wisconsin. They write the words in complete sentences in the correct context. With the writing also includes the oral practice. Students also create their own...
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Rain Forest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover three aspects of the rain forest. They describe the people, animals, and vegetation in the rain forest. They identify the changes the rain forest has gone through and the reasons behind the changes. They choose one...
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Can you Summarize?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write summaries of non-fiction articles in this lesson. They read the article silently and then pick out the main points. Students list the main events as a whole class activity, and then they individually write a summary of...
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Main Idea 2

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the main idea of stories. For this literacy lesson, 8th graders summarize the last TV show they watched, identify the main idea of the show, and list its supporting details. After a discussion of main ideas, they...
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News Watch

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the concept of human rights.  In this US History lesson plan, 8th graders research newspaper articles that deal with human rights and prejudice.  Students write a summary of their article and share it...
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Design a Book Cover

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Class members take on the role of graphic designer and craft a cover for a book they are reading. Individuals formulate a proposal outlining the images they will use to not only grab the interest of readers, but hint at the mood and...
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Summarizing

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use their note-taking skills to write summaries of information. In this writing skills instructional activity, students use the notes they have taken in another instructional activity to write adventure stories by implementing...
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A Similar Look at Another Text

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read stories about relationships and record their thoughts using a "Before" and "After" organizer.
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2nd Grade - Act. 11: Character Sketch

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze characters in a story.
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Character Education Read Alouds

For Teachers K - 1st
Students listen to the story Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon and discuss the way each character interacts with the others. They role play pares of the story to practice showing compassion, and how to positively interact with their peers.
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Opportunity Cost

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of opportunity cost. Classmates discuss, orally and in writing, a time when they had to make a choice when all choices seemed worthwhile. They explore the impact of making decisions when resources are...
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The Magic Box

For Teachers K - 8th
Students use their visual-spatial intelligence to describe imagined boxes. A complete sequence of opening the imagined box and visualizing its contents is performed. Students write a summary of what they "saw" in their imagination.

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