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We Choose Our Own

For Teachers 4th - 8th
In this governments worksheet, pupils fill in a chart for how leaders rule in a monarchy, dictatorship, and republic. Students also complete 3 short answer questions.
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Hairdressers Vocabulary Cards

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this career learning exercise, students create vocabulary cards by cutting them out and then looking up the definitions to write on the back.
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Build a book

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this build a book worksheet, students follow directions on how to build a book. Students use markers, tape, paper, and follow 12 directions.
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Family Folklore

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Learners complete activities to explore family folklore. In this folklore lesson plan, students define in writing family folklore, identify aspects of family folklife through discussions of their own traditions. Learners identify...
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Introduction to The Stone Cutter

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students write journals in response to the beginning of The Stone Cutter.  In this The Stone Cutter lesson, students discuss the opening of the book and the main character.  Students look for connections with architecture in...
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Publishing: A Persuasive Essay

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are given an opportunity to create a visual to accompany their presentations of their persuasive essays. They may use the computer or other media as resources.
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Pet Count Excel Graphing

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students used collected data to distinguish what pets they have or would like to have. They correlate findings with appropriate technology--Excel. At the end of the lesson they tabulate a bar chart and present their findings to the class.
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Developing a Media Portfolio

For Teachers 9th
students discuss the vehicles used by media to feed images to consumers. In small groups, 9th graders are given magazines and asked to pick out the ads that appeal to them. They write responses to the questions:
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Student name and attribute

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create an acrostic poem using their name and drawings that describe them.
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Mustang: Wild Spirit of the West

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write a day in the life story from the point of view of another endangered animal. Students write to your local newspaper to express their opinions on the issue. Students research a horse's diet and explain why horses have...
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If a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words...

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders take three different photographs representing the beginning, middle and end of their story. They use the Tool Factor program Fresco to add elements to enhance their creativity and make their writing come alive. They then...
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Searching the Digital Atlas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers become familiar with the tools of a digital atlas. They use a digital atlas of Idaho to located specified information. Students identify national forests, locate butterfly families, find examples of resident fish, and...
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Guess What It Is?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write and present a descriptive 'powergraph' that describes a secret object using prior knowledge of adjectives, clustering graphic organizers, and presentation skills. Authors read powergraphs and classmates 'Guess What It...
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Erie Canal: Journey Back in Time

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the novel, The Eric Canal, identifying the characters and setting. They respond to daily reading by writing in journals and complete a short answer test upon completion of the novel.
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Making Tough Decisions about the Energy We Use

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Student examine ways we use and conserve energy. They discover the choices one makes concerning excessive energy use.
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Interviewing A Parent

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an interview with a family member to research their family history. They prepare a list of questions, conduct the interview, and determine which house to visit for an artifact search.
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History Matters: Making Sense of Letters & Diaries

For Students 9th - 10th
"Making Sense of of Letters & Diaries," explores the historical importance of various types of "personal texts." Learn the general characteristics of personal texts and read various online diaries and letters of historical...
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Letter Writing Guide

How to Write an Apology Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site for teachers and students explains the importance of a letter of apology. Then the article articulates the types of information to include in friendly/personal apology letters and in formal/business apology letters.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Nathaniel Hawthorne

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What do you know about the life and work of Nathaniel Hawthorne? Use this comprehensive list of links to learn more about this famous author.