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Measurement Web
Student discuss their prior knowledge of the concept of measurement with class. Then, making a graphic organizer students use educational software to create a web which is then printed off for each student.
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Tudor Music
In these Tudor music worksheets, students complete 5 worksheet activities that help them learn about Tudor music and instruments.
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Must Love Animals!
Students research an animal and present their findings in an AppleWorks slideshow using computers, internet access, and Inspiration educational software. This instructional activity is intended for a middle-level Language Arts or...
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Make Your Own Plant Press
In this plant press worksheet, students follow a set of picture directions to create a plant press, using a cereal box, plant and heavy book.
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Identifying Matching Penguins
In this matching learning exercise, students study 6 pictures of penguins and circle the two pictures that match. Students must carefully observe similarities and differences between pictures.
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The Media and Social Justice in Your Community
Students study symbolism in media. They listen to two Hip Hop songs and watch the videos for them. They identify symbols and their meanings based on the context of the images seen in the videos and the lyrics heard.
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Famous Americans Note Taking
Second graders identify contributions of historical figures who have influenced community, state, and nation. They identify historic figures who have exhibited a love of individualism and inventiveness. They use Microsoft Word to create...
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Getting the Word Out: From Gutenberg's Press to Zines
Students examine the effects of Gutenberg's printing press on the world. Using this information, they create their own Zines or internet magazines about a social issue of their choice. They share their magazine with the class for...
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Move Over, Beethoven
Second graders create an ABA introductory composition using various, student-chosen sound sources. They create their composition in small groups and perform them for the class.
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Made for the Movies
Pupils create a movie flyer to advertise the novel that the class has just finished reading in small groups. They search the Internet, format their flyer, select a slogan for their film, write a brief plot summary, without giving away...
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The Research Paper - Searching for a Subject
Students research a website to look for potential topics for a research paper. They develop a narrowed prioritized subject list on an index card (3X5) using word processing program.
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A Magic Flower of Wishes
Students discuss which values are most important to them and their families. They read poetry and fairy tales to find a story that has the same value they find most important. They create a presentation and share it with the class.
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Midterm Project
High schoolers create a multimedia presentation. They create a storyboard using Inspiration. Students write a narrative that reflects the process he/she went through to create the presentation. They include obstacles encountered and...
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Texture in Sculpture
First graders examine and discuss a bronze statue by Degas, and identify the differences between painting and sculpture. They create three-dimensional figures using a variety of textures.
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Computer Applications - 1
Students become familiar with the basic tags that are used to make web pages. They consider the factors that make a well-developed web site and web page and use the basic elements of HTML to code a simple text file.
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Irish Eyes: Taking a Look at Local Landscape
Students create landscape flyers of local landscapes using digital photography, educational software, and examples of Irish landscapes. This creative-project lesson lasts two weeks, including class time spent collecting photographs...
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PowerPoint Poetry Project
Seventh graders create PowerPoint poetry "books." They write five to seven autobiographical poems, select appropriate photos and music, and combine everything into a PowerPoint poetry presentation. They use many technological resources...
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Active Reading: Finding a Conversation Voice
Learners practice reading for comprehension and understanding. In groups, students read, out loud, using a conversation voice. They predict and discuss the story as it unfolds.
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A Happy Time
Second graders listen to stories about feelings, identify their own feelings at specific times in their lives, and express their feelings in words and through writing.
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A Funny Happened on the Way to Monticello
Third graders examine the Journey of Lewis and Clark and how it relates to Thomas Jefferson and Monticello. They read about, discuss and complete worksheet pertaining to the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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How To Read A Movie
Ninth graders respond to films they have seen using literary, dramatic, and cinematic terms. They reevaluate their role as a moviegoer. Students analyze their favorite film in order to discover what good films have in common.
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Music - Lesson 3 - Orchestra
Second graders study the four families of orchestral instruments and patriotic songs in this unit of lessons.
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Folk Songs, Instruments of the Orchestra
Second graders study Folk Songs and instruments of the orchestra in these lessons. They recognize the difference between folk songs and classical music.