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National Road to Indiana

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore the National Road to Indiana. In this U.S. highway history and primary source research lesson, students read an original journal written by Jane Voorhees Lewis in 1806 describing her trip west on the first federally...
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A Closer Look at the Klan

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders learn vocabulary, answer discussion questions, complete writing assignments, and identify symbols connected to the Ku Klux Klan. In this Ku Klux Klan lesson plan, 4th graders also go on a field trip to the Thomas Hart...
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Bug's Eye View

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars explore biology by writing fictitious stories in class. In this insect life lesson, students identify many different types of insects in the animal kingdom and the classifications they fall into. Young scholars collect...
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Canoe and Kayak

For Teachers 4th - Higher Ed
Students explore canoes and kayaks. In this canoe and kayak lesson, students research the history, parts, and sport of the canoe and kayak.  Students then practice how to use a paddle for each boat, and go on a field trip in order...
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Forest Poetry

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore nature by participating in a poetry writing activity. In this forest investigation lesson, students identify images and feelings they experienced while they were in a forest on a class trip. Students identify poetry...
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Grocery Shopping

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students build a functional vocabulary. In this ESL lesson plan, students watch a video that incorporates a lesson plan using "do" and "does" while grocery shopping. Students engage in a listening exercise where they listen for specific...
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Going on a Seed Safari

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students describe biology by identifying different plants in class. In this seed lesson, students discuss the process of how a plant grows from seed to leaves. Students attend a field trip to their garden or another park and collect a...
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Musical Mysteries

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the components of sound and how it can be represented visually. A trip to a circus and a walk through a magical forest are used to encourage visualizations and creative thinking.
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Miming

For Teachers 1st
First graders perform a pantomime for their classmates. After a discussion of the items needed to go on a camping trip, each student selects one of the items to pantomime for the rest of the class. The remaining class members guess...
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Science Trail

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars take a trip on a science trail to explore how corn and soybeans can be made into fuel. They make a list of byproducts that come from soybeans. Afterward, they participate in the activities related to the creation of...
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How Long is the Line?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this estimation worksheet, middle schoolers take a trip to a specific destination and guess how long they'll have to stand in line before it becomes their turn. Students use estimation in a variety of scenarios.
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Interest Inventory Worksheet- Religious

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this interest inventory worksheet, students fill in information about themselves. They identify their age, height, grade, favorite Bible verse, and tell what they pray about. They also include their favorite family trips, and what...
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What's Dancing in the Water?

For Teachers K - 6th
Students learn about watershed, as well as the different forms and uses of water. In this water forms lesson, students brainstorm water sources and uses. Students read the book Water Dance and discuss water examples. Students complete a...
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Five Senses

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate the five senses. In this five senses lesson, students read the book My Five Senses and take a barefoot walking trip. Students discuss the experience by describing the smells, sounds, and textures.
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Your Own Backyard

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study Earth's features and their local environments. In this Earth's features lesson, students take a field trip to observe a natural environment and students sketch their observations of the nature. Students watch videos about...
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Central America and the Caribbean Culture Travel Brochure

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders take a trip to Central American and the Caribbean. In this culture and geography instructional activity, 9th graders research selected countries of the region. Students use their findings to create...
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Going on a Bear Hunt

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate pantomiming by going on a fictitious bear hunt.  In this performing arts lesson, students collaborate in groups to sing songs and perform pantomimes based on a hunting trip.  Students create their own dance...
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Bugs in the Woods

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders identify insects and plants in the forest ecosystem in a structured field trip with stations and activity booklets.  In this bugs lesson, 2nd graders explore the ecosystem of the forest, complete the booklet and play...
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Clam Hooping

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore ocean biology by capturing organisms on a beach. In this clam collecting lesson plan, students identify the clam species and discuss the anatomy of a clam as well as the importance they provide as a meal. Students...
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Indoor and Outdoor Patterns

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore geometry by participating in a visual illustration activity. In this pattern identification lesson, students explore inside their classroom and discuss patterns they find while tracing them on paper. Students attend an...
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Job Prompt Entries

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners explore the role of journal writing. For this written communication lesson, students discuss the purpose of journals as well as cohesive devices. Learners then respond to 2 writing prompts that require them to write using...
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Designing a Water Treatment Plant

For Teachers 8th - 12th
How does dirty water get clean enough to drink? After viewing a PowerPoint that outlines the process water goes through at a water treatment plant, groups work together to design a chlorination chamber for a treatment plant.
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Butterfly Life Cycle

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Focused little scientists will flitter their arms back and forth across the room with excitement as they learn the life cycle of a butterfly and how living things grow and change over time.
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How is a Human Vacation Like an Animal Migration?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students compare animal migrations with human vacations. They consider the preparations involved, the purposes of travel and the consequences of any mistakes.

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