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Making Words
Third graders spell words and define homophone. In this making words lesson, 3rd graders decipher words from letter strips in an effort to identify the "secret word". Students use a set of letters to spell different words.
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Oobleck
Second graders observe the properties of Oobleck. In this science and observation lesson plan, 2nd graders examine Oobleck and make a list of 10 properties that they notice. They explain their observations.
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The Life of George Washington Carver
Second graders investigate historic Americans by researching George Washington Carver. In this famous American biography lesson plan, 2nd graders complete graphic organizers about George Washington Carver's life while researching the...
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Investigating Crickets and Their Body Parts
Second graders investigate the body of a cricket. In this biology lesson students use tools to gain information about the insect the cricket. Students observe and identify features and describe how these features help the cricket live in...
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Very Important Points-Determine Importance
Fifth graders investigate very important points in stories. In this reading comprehension lesson, 5th graders read a story and determine what the very important points are within the story by using notes and discussing what they feel the...
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Subtraction with Counters
First graders practice subtraction with manipulatives. In this subtraction lesson, 1st graders use M&M's to count and then take away. They write number sentences to match their subtraction problems.
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The Civil War: From Different Perspectives
Fifth graders look at the Civil War from different perspectives. In this Civil War lesson, 5th graders are divided into groups and take on the role of fictional characters with a real perspective that existed in the Civil War. They...
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Life Cycle of Butterfly
Second graders investigate life cycles of insects by writing a story. In this butterfly life lesson plan, 2nd graders create a checklist of the many steps a caterpillar takes before growing wings and flying. Students utilize...
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What Foods Contain Products from the Ocean
Fifth graders learn about foods from the ocean. In this ocean products activity, 5th graders brainstorm what foods come from the ocean, fill in a Venn Diagram comparing alginates, carrageenans and beta carotenes. Students...
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Writing Sentences
Second graders examine how to write complete sentences. In this writing lesson, 2nd graders discuss what makes a complete sentence, give oral examples, and write complete sentences.
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Spelling Word Flashcards
First graders draw pictures of spelling words. In this spelling instructional activity, 1st graders create flashcards by drawing a picture of each of the spelling words on one side and writing the actual word on the other side.
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"All About Me" Posters
Third graders discover themselves by creating a poster to present the class. In this personal habits lesson, 3rd graders identify characteristics that make them unique and explore goals they wish to accomplish. Students...
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Then and Now
First graders investigate the past and present by analyzing a group of images. In this community history instructional activity, 1st graders read the story Sarah Morton's Day by Kate Walters and discuss the time frame of the story....
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Subtracting with Regrouping
Second graders explore math functions by completing a worksheet in class. In this subtraction lesson, 2nd graders identify the techniques used to assist in subtracting multi-digit numbers. Students complete a subtraction worksheet and...
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Abduction Prevention Spelling
In this spelling worksheet, students read about dealing with strangers and practice writing a series of words highlighted in the text. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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The Amazon Rain Forest
Fifth graders perform a play about the Amazon Rain Forest. They practice assigned parts and sing a song about the Rain Forest. They create costumes for the characters and discuss the role each character plays. They perform the play...
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Sizing Pumpkins
Fifth graders study the sizes of pumpkins. They measure and record the diameters of pumpkins. They create five subtraction problems and solve them. They weigh their pumpkins, record the data and select two pumpkins to make a graph of...
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Baseball Math
First graders solve baseball-themed addition problems. Working in pairs, 1st graders drill each other on simple addition facts using baseballs. At the completion of group time, students introduce their partner and share their...
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Mixing Colors
First graders, exploring and experimenting with the primary colors of red, yellow and blue, mix different colored icings together to create other colors formed with primary colors. The color wheel is also discussed and shown during this...
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Expanded Form and Place Values
Third graders write a number in their journals that the teacher dictates. They use place value tents to make the number and write it in expanded form. Next, they repeat the process before making numbers that are more or less than the...
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Social Studies: Class Citizenship Tree
Third graders discuss citizenship and the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance. On poster board, the teacher draws a tree and students draw their citizenship ideas on paper or clip pictures from magazines and glue them to the tree.
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Integrated Social Studies and PE Fine Motor Lesson
Fourth graders study the Civil War and Indiana's participation in the war. In groups, they choose a person from the Civil War and create a "bio bottle" of that person. They use fine motor skills to create and dress a model of that...
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The Spotted Owl
Second graders explore using nonfiction text to gain information. Working in pairs, 2nd graders read an article about the spotted owl. Each group identifies the main idea and supporting details of their text and use this information to...
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Taste Test
Third graders, in groups, complete a science lab in which they perform a blind taste test on eight different foods--some sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. They determine which parts of the tongue "taste" which kinds of foods. they record...