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Creating Children's Books
Students collaborate to create a children's book. In this visual arts activity, student study the components and procedures that go into making a children's book including the shape, size. layout, biographical information about the...
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My Planet Earth
The earth is a delicate and fragile thing; Why not engage your class in a craft project that will make them aware of our environment? Earth Day is celebrated as recycled materials are used to create earth window hangings. Crayons are...
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Springfield Digital Storytelling Project #6: Grapes Commercial
Here is a fabulous instructional activity that should have your class very excited! They utilize the GRAPES formula in order to produce a commercial like ones we see on TV. Working in pairs, they must come up with a script, take video,...
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Dance Critic
What do writing and dance have in common? They both have a six-trait rubric for assessment. Just like a good story, a good dance must have a hook, beginning, middle, end, logical sequence, and a climax. Learners use a...
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True Friends
Fourth graders examine qualities of friendship. In this friendship lesson plan, 4th graders investigate responsible decisions and healthy relationships. Students will role-play relationship situations.