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Artha

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of artha. For this Hinduism lesson, students read, "Seven Ways to Greet a Neighbor," and "Eight Rupees." Students discuss artha in light of the readings completed as part of the lesson.
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Gerunds and Infinitives Practice Test

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive English vocabulary test worksheet, students respond to 10 questions that require them to fill in the blanks in sentences with the appropriate gerunds and infinitives.
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Oobleck

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders observe the properties of Oobleck. In this science and observation instructional activity, 2nd graders examine Oobleck and make a list of 10 properties that they notice. They explain their observations.
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Blankety-Blank: Fill Ins

For Students 5th
In this blankety-blank learning exercise, 5th graders complete 20 sentences by filling in the blanks with any appropriate word.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Mr. Lincoln’s Way

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students read Lincoln's Way, listening for 3 pre-select tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...
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Russian Roulette

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students analyze causes and effects of historic examples in which two groups of people in the same country were fighting for leadership of that country. They obtain and discuss basic background information on the current conflict on...
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Magnetic Polls

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the New Hampshire primaries and the polling process by analyzing polling information, examining the effects of polls, and creating graphs that represent polling data.
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Store to Table: Food Safety (Senior, other)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore their role as food preparation specialists in the prevention of foodborne illness.
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Ambivalent Council

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the purpose of a constitution and research Iraq's five major population groups. They write a letter to the Iraqi Governing Council from the perspective of a member of one of these Iraqi population groups.
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Yarn Painting

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create their own yarn painting using glue and scraps of yarn and wool.
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Primary Hands - Page 1

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine how there are only three main colors that make up all the other colors in the world.
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Substances And Chemical Reactions

For Teachers K - 5th
Students watch and predict chemical reactions when different substances are mixed together. They differentiate between solid, liquid, and gas.
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The 1980s Series - Graffiti

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students explore life and work of Keith Waring, and create their own "Graffiti Wall" in the classroom.
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P.O.W.: Products of War

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are introduced to concepts of war through musical lyrics. They demonstrate and understanding of the role of segregation in US military policy and practice.
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Popsicle Stick Kids

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students use popsicle sticks to make different characters. They use fabric to make the clothes and even place eyes to make them seem more real. They add jewelry and any other fashion item to complete the character.
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Refugees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the affect of refugees have one their host country. They examine where refugees go and decide on things that might be affected by their influx such as medical care, moral issues, economic issues, and language barriers.
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English-Indian Encounters in Early 17th Century Virginia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a three part lesson in which they examine the initial encounters between the English and the Indians, the different ways in which the colonist and Indians interacted and why English settlers and Native Americans...
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N is for Nest

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the letter and phoneme /n/ in written and spoken language. Students practice the production of the /n/ sound through listening and matching activities. They identify the initial placement of the letter and sound using a...
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Mapping Out Summarization

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students summarize a selected piece of text using a a six step process. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a selected piece of nonfiction text. They write a summary paragraph using the six step process...
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I Spy The Letter M!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the grapheme and phoneme for M. They practice writing the letter M and through listening activities, discriminate the phoneme /m/. They associate the phoneme /m/ with its letter representation and identify it in various...
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Adding and subtracting fractions: the same sized slice

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students establish a strategy for adding simple fractions. They convert improper fractions to mixed numbers and interpret drawings and storyboards.
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Pelicans in Peril

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Gulf oil spill instructional activity, students examine an article regarding the brown pelican and the effects of the oil spill as well as a photograph.
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WWJD: What Would Jimmy Do?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this 1973 oil crisis lesson, students research details regarding President Carter's policies regarding the oil crisis that produced a scarcity...
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Asha's Village

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners compare and contrast their own culture with an Indian girl named Asha. In this culture lesson plan, students read, look at pictures, and make inferences.