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Thanksgiving Then and Now

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a Venn diagram to compare the Pilgrim's "First Thanksgiving" with today's Thanksgiving celebration. They use one type of graphic organizer, a Venn diagram, talk and read about the Thanksgiving celebration of 1621 at...
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Cinderella Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students listen to the Scottish tale, The Princess and the Golden Shoes, creating a character chart. They develop a newspaper containing news stories, personality profiles, and editorials regarding The Princess and the Golden Shoes.
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True or False? A Quiz About Four December Celebrations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students take a quiz on brief histories of Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Las Posadas. They, in groups, research four December celebrations and then test their comprehension.
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Abenakis Before Contact: Different Worlds Meet

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners study the lives of the Abenaki before contact with Europeans and how their lives changed after contact with the Europeans.
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"Write-a-Letter-to-the-Teacher" Book Report

For Teachers K - 5th
Students practice writing a friendly letter to the teacher as a method of reviewing a book. They write a three paragraph report on a book that they read in friendly letter format.
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Fun With Origami!

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create an original origami creation. They follow directions and share their art with the class. They discover the history of the art form as well.
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Power of the People

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students determine the meaning of democracy and investigate accomplishments of a number of United States presidents. They look at images of the presidential one dollar coins before they determine how the job of the president differs from...
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Citing Sources

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students cite information for reports or projects when conducting research on the internet. They collect information by using a citation worksheet and complete a form for citing sources and/or use a citation website.
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Who Invented Crayons?

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Pupils use a specified website to study the history of Crayola crayons. In groups, they discover who invented the colors, their cost, and who thought of the name. Young scholars create a timeline of Crayola colors and choose one project...
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The Last Resort

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars rescue the Desert Mountain resort by designing a travel brochure that bring in the tourists.
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The School Travel Agency

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students, in groups, produce a travel brochure outlining the uniqueness of a given state or province. They consider what makes an effective travel brochure, research their state and design, edit and present their brochure to the class.
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Martin Luther King Jr.: A Fact Or Opinion Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils discuss the difference between fact and opinion, then read a brief biography of Martin Luther King Jr. They complete the Martin Luther King Jr.: Fact or Opinion worksheet.
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Our Flag Throughout History

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students work together to create a timeline of the history of the American flag. They attach pictures of presidents, flags and other illustrations. They create the timeline in red, white and blue to represent the flag itself.
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My Autobiography

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students write their own autobiography. They fill out a worksheet to help them organize their personal information. They create their own website displaying their information and share with the class.
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Fairy Tales, Past and Present

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the different elements of a fairy tale. They discover why setting, characters, problems and solutions are important in a fairy tale. They recreate the fairy tale in modern times and create a storybook to accompany their...
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Send Me A Postcard From The Rainforest

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research the different regions of the rainforest by using the Internet. They create their own postcards from each region they examine showing the plants and animals of that region. They share their postcards with the class.
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Personification Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars create a clay object in which they are to personify. They use their own personal experiences to help the viewer imagine what it would be like to be that particular object. They also watch videos of fables to help them with...
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Eureka! I've Got an Idea

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research the accomplishments of an inventor. They create a web site based on the research including historical, economic and scientific impact of the invention.
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Harvest Celebrations Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students, working in groups as cultural anthropologists, research harvest festival around the world. They design a Harvest web page based on their research.
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Rockin' Rhythm Band

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils use ordinary objects to create rhythmic sounds and rhythms. They use such things as sandpaper, rubber bands, and pencils to follow teacher rhythms.
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Making CD's from MIDI Compositions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students complete their own composition (ABA song form, C Major scale, 32-60 measures) using the keyboard and sequencing software on the computer to playback the song. They fill in answers in their workbooks and watch how to transfer...
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Going West

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners examine the lives of early pioneers who traveled west for better opportunities. They listen to story "Josafina and the Story Quilt", and discuss hardships encountered by traveling families. Students then complete research and...
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Hands That Touch The Heart

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create Valentine's Day hearts in this variation of a classic activity for the early-elementary classroom. The "hands that touch the heart" is a great gift that can be given to family, friends, or fellow students. A materials...
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So You Want to be President?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review the meaning of a summary and why they are important. They silently read the book, So You Want To Be President thinking about the main points in the story. When finished, each child summarizes a page from the book which...

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