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Action Research for Students

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students conduct an Action Research project of their own to help them become better readers of informational text, study about the regions of the United States and analyze reading skills by utilizing spreadsheets.
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A Personal Reflection on the Canadian Parliamentary System and Its Delivery to Secondary Students

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students develop a newspaper portfolio of "Canadian Democracy At Work" and find examples of events/decisions/people from media sources to reinforce the concepts of Power and Authority in the Canadian context.
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Character Worksheet Two

For Students 7th - 12th
In this character activity, students answer questions about themselves and about their motivators and external characteristics. Students answer 22 questions.
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Immigration Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...
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The American Dream

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the American dream and explain what the American Dream consists of. In this American Dream lesson, students listen to music about America for the reasons people love America.  Students create a list of wants and...
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Lewis and Clark

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use the Internet to research a topic.  In this expeditions instructional activity, 5th graders answer questions about Lewis and Clark based on the movie they watched previously, use the Internet to research Lewis and...
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Responsibility

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders make posters.  In this good citizens instructional activity, 2nd graders read Arthur's Pet Business, discuss the examples of good citizenship, share their responsibilities, and make responsibility posters.
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Native American Bartering

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create items to barter. In this Native American bartering lesson, 5th graders read a book, design and make items, and barter with their peers. Students reflect on the experience through journal writing.
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The American Flag

For Teachers 1st
First graders study the American flag as a symbol of freedom. They explore the number of stripes and stars and discuss the symbolism. After observing the American flag, 1st graders use construction paper to create their own accurate flag.
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3-D Ocean Animals

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research an animal from the ocean, using the internet and encyclopedias, with at least 5 out of 5 topics covered. They also construct a 3-dimensional model of their animal and give an oral presentation about their animal...
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Electricity and Magnetism: Ben Franklin and His Influence

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore electricity by examining the life of Benjamin Franklin.  In this biographical lesson, 4th graders listen to the teacher read facts of Benjamin Franklin's life and analyze his contributions to our current...
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Mystery Box

For Teachers K
Students predict what mystery objects are based on how they feel. In this sense of touch lesson, students reach inside a box and make a guess about the object inside. Once students record their predictions, the objects are revealed....
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Badminton

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders become familiar with the basics of Badminton.  In this Badminton lesson, 7th graders correctly hold the racket and increase skill in hitting the birdie.  Students become familiar with the rules for a game of...
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Slopes and Slope Intercepts

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners identify the slope of an equation using various methods. In this algebra lesson, students graph linear equations and calculate the slopes using the x and y intercept to solve the equations and graph the lines. They use the slope...
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Recognize, create and Record Simple Repeating Patterns

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students analyze, create, and record repeating patterns. In this geometry instructional activity, students create shapes using patterns and keep track of the different shapes. They incorporate transformation and reflections into their...
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Solids in the Playground

For Teachers 1st
First graders locate and identify solids in the schoolyard. In this geometric solids lesson plan, 1st graders locate two solids on the playground. They work as a group to compare and contrast them according to shape, texture, weight,...
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Surface Area

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compute the surface area. In this surface area lesson plan students are given a set of problems to calculate. They compute the surface area of cubes and rectangular boxes.
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Pattern Pete

For Teachers K
Students identify patterns. In this pattern lesson students discuss what makes a pattern. They find a pattern hidden in the classroom. 
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The First Americans

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore American history by researching Native Americans. In this American settlers lesson, 3rd graders research the Native American Woodland Indians and define the actions they took when faced with the European settlers....
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Saudi Arabia -- Future city

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders summarize an article on Masdar. For this summarizing lesson students clearly explain three of the four points provided in an outline of the article. The students write an essay and identify six physical features of the...
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What's Your Favorite Planet?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, after listing the nine planets and their differences, choose one planet as their favorite. From the information acquired on each students favorite planet, they make a graph illustrating their favorites and then transform...
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"Let's Write a Song"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze, brainstorm and practice playing a melody/pattern with rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and instrumental pieces of many styles. In addition, they create an original piece of music.
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Creating Stories Using Pictographs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research pictograph stories written by Native Americans. They investigate the history behind pictographs, and look through a reference book identifying the different pictures. The teacher then create their own individual...
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United States Identifier

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and research a major region of the Unites States in groups of four. In addition, they locate the states, capitals, mammals and two bodies of water or mountain ranges found within their region. After the research,...

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