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Olympics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students participate in Olympic events. In this Olympic Games lesson, students research information about countries involved in the Olympic Games and prepare to participate in a closing ceremony for their school Olympics.
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Philanthropy Market Is Open Today

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars earn money for a philanthropic organization. In this service learning instructional activity, students organize a snack market sale to earn money for charities.
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High Frequency Word Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 1st
First graders participate in a word scavenger hunt. They practice saying and identifying letters. They work together to help each other.
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The Mystery of the Shoe Box

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders do the work of historians. In this world history lesson, 6th graders examine the artifacts and handouts in mystery boxes that their teachers prepare. Students collaborate to solve the mystery of their assigned boxes as they...
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Animal Report

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research an animal of their choice and then write a structured report about it. They use Word Art to make a cover for their report.
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My Favorite Kid Pix Pictures

For Teachers K
Students explore the computer software program "Kid's Pix." In this integrated technology lesson plan, students use their writing skills and technology skills to create a class book of their favorite "Kid Pix" stamps.
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Creating Star Quality Job Seekers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers prepare to job hunt. In this job search activity, students examine sample resumes and sample job applications. High schoolers write their own resumes and discuss job interview tips. This activity is set up for...
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3A is Going Batty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students share their knowledge of bats. In this video production lesson, students use Internet and print resources to research information regarding bats. Students prepare bat questions and answers, record them on video, and produce bat...
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Literacy: Each One Teach One

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read the book, Amber on the Mountain and discuss its philanthropic implications. They determine the literacy needs of their own communities. They ask family members to complete reading recollection forms about when and how they...
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What Will Rust?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss if they have ever seen anything that has rusted. They place metal objects into the cup and then add just enough water to cover the bottom of the container. They complete information on their data sheets and record as...
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More Rules and Procedures

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars investigate classroom rules, procedures and expectations given by the teacher. They discuss the analogy of needing ingredients and supplies to bake a pie and needing ingredients and supplies to do their school work. ...
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July 4th Word Scramble Worksheet

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this July 4th word scramble worksheet, students look at each picture and unscramble the letters next to it. They write the word on the line under the scrambled letters. They see items such as a flag, a pie, a rocket, and a drum.
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Summer Cryptogram Puzzle

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this early childhood cryptogram puzzle worksheet, students match the summer pictures with the letters in the key and using it to solve the puzzle.
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Spring Picture Cryptogram Puzzle

For Students Pre-K - 2nd
In this early childhood cryptogram learning exercise, students decode and solve a spring secret message by filling in the blanks with the letter that matches each picture from the box at the bottom of the page.
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Dinosaur Days

For Teachers K
Students investigate the age of dinosaurs while examining the characteristics of three kinds of dinosaurs. They examine plant eaters, meat eaters, and flying dinosaurs while determining how to classify things. They rotate through centers...
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introduction

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners participate in a lesson that is intended for the first days of school. They are led through introductions and how the class is organized for working on a daily basis. They sign behavior contracts and other paperwork as directed...
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Buzzing into the Community

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a community service project. In this service instructional activity, students travel to a group outside the classroom such as a retirement home, hospital or day care. Students perform a song and read a book with...
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Earth Day Grocery Bag Art

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners decorate grocery bags with messages aimed at increasing environmental responsibility. They deliver the bags to local grocery stores in time for Earth Day.
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Autism Help Through PowerPoint

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the effects of autism by creating a slide-show presentation.  In this special needs lesson, students define autism and the mental health problems it can cause young people afflicted with it.  Students...
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Easter Word Scramble

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this Easter activity worksheet, students examine 8 Easter-related pictures and put then unscramble the sets of letters to form 8 Easter-related words.
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Rules and Procedures

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students define classroom policies and procedures. They discuss the school-wide discipline plan. Through a teacher presentation, students examine the analogy of the importance of following traffic rules to the importance of classroom...
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Lesson Plan 1 Rules_Consequences_Rewards_Procedu

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders review and memorize classroom procedures, rules, consequences and rewards offered for the year. They examine the supplies needed for the year and recite all the material that was covered for the day out loud with the...
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Compare and Contrast

For Students 2nd - 8th
In this compare and contrast graphic organizer activity, students choose 2 different topics to compare and contrast using the graphic organizer to organize their information.
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Days of the Week – Word Scramble

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this word scramble worksheet, learners use their problem solving skills to unscramble 7 sets of letters to reveal each of the days of the week.