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Native American Philanthropists

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils demonstrate how Native Americans were philanthropic. In this philanthropy lesson, students read Squanto's Journey and brainstorm ways that the Native Americans were helpful towards the Pilgrims. Pupils reflect on the long-term...
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Giving an Outdoor Play

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students reenact a popular book while using their outdoor playground as the stage. In this dramatic interpretation lesson, students follow oral narration to act out events in a story. They use monkey bars as the setting for the story,...
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I'm a Philanthropist!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the meaning of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.
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Wow! Water, Trees, Fish!

For Teachers K - 1st
Pupils observe the wildlife shown on the Washington state quarter and discuss what the world would be like if there were no natural resources. They complete a worksheet of drawings that depict the world without trees, water or fish.
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Amazon Water Cycle Role Play

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars participate in a role play where they play clouds, the ocean, rain drops, and more in order to learn about the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson plan, students have discussions and learn vocabulary.
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Choices! Choices! Choices!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Fundamental Counting Principle and tree diagrams.  In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students choose three pictures of clothing forma a catalog and create as many outfits as possible. ...
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Seasons

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the four seasons of the year. In this seasons instructional activity, 1st graders identify the correct order of seasons, discover different climates, and examine how to dress appropriately for each season. 
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Cyber Combos

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use lists and tree diagrams to identify possible combinations of objects. They systematically list all possible choices, and predict the number of outcomes using multiplication.
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Giving an Outdoor Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students utilize their acting skills to put on an impromptu play based on a book.  In this performance art lesson, students read Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina and discuss how the story could be told through human action....
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The Uses of Trees

For Teachers K
Students read and show how to perform leaf rubbing's as a class and individually. Students artistic sides are demonstrated within this lesson. Students correlate a variety of learning styles.
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Look At Those Leaves!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students observe, measure, and sort tree leaves. They examine leaves individually, in groups, and in relationship to the entire tree. Pupils take a walk outside for a "Leaf Walk." Students are each given a lunch size paper bag, so that...
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Earth Ethics: Moral Puralism

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students analyze an environmental policy decision. Students describe the difference between consequence-based and duty-based ethics. Students argue the case for giving standing or consideration to values other than those of human...
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Guidebook

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a guidebook page about a plant on the school grounds. In this life and plant science lesson plan, students identify plants around the school, then research the plant and write a narrative about it. Students publish the...
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Where'd You Get Those Genes?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Really a unit, this resource exposes middle schoolers to genetics at their level. They read interviews and biographies, trace a family tree, play games that simulate inheritance concepts, and more! Teacher's procedures, student...
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Hands on Biome-Building: Build a Forest

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore Earth science by identifying environmental factors. In this biome lesson, students discuss the importance of a functioning ecology and design a biome diorama. Students utilize images of trees and plants which represent a...
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Syber-Silverstein: Poetry in Motion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the writing of Shel Silverstein. They listen to the story, The Giving Tree, explore the Shel Silverstein website, read poems, and create and write a humorous poem.
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It Matters to Me: Iowa quarter reverse

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
What matters to your pupils? What values do they hold dear and how does that shape your classroom community? These are some the questions you'll get your class thinking about when they engage in this lesson from the US Mint. They will...
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"Now You Hear Me, Now You Don't!" Growing Independence and Fluency Design

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Help young learners unlock the joy of silent reading by explicitly teaching comprehension methods such as cross-checking to figure out the meaning of unknown words. Practice and model expectations for behavior, and then set the class...
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Friends

For Teachers 1st
First graders use the software Inspiration to create a web describing characteristics of a good friend. With the use of a digital camera and PowerPoint, 1st graders create "Friends Found" posters after reading the book, "Don't Need...
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Giving

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students analyze the true meaning of giving in this three part lesson. First, the students make a fanciful wish for a loved one. Second, they students make hand-made presents such as stepping-stones for the school garden, Finally,...
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The Value of Coins

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the Iowa state quarter and discuss things they value. They draw a picture of something they value and then practice identifying the values of coins.
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EarTwiggle

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
In this counting leaves worksheet, students assist EarTwiggle in counting all the leaves found within a piece of art and then place their answer in the box provided at the lower right hand corner.
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Lesson 4: Fire, Rock, and Water

For Teachers 4th - 6th
You can demonstrate the destructive force of volcanic mudflows to your early earth scientists using this lesson plan. Messy, but memorable, the two demonstrations require some preparation. Use one or both! Included is a link to activity...
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School Forest Lesson- Looking at Literature

For Teachers K
Students compare what they learned though literature to the school forest. In this environment lesson, students visit the forest surrounding their school to listen to literature and identify objects in nature.  Students create a...

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