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The Making of a Good Friend

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the text of the Ethics of the Fathers. They decide which characteristics would make a better friend. They evaluate the actions of others around them and write a poem with a partner about sharing.
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Research and Development

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the public and philanthropic life of a selected person to whom they have written. They continue research and writing questions in preparation for a visual and oral presentation.
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Inner Beauty

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners analyze inner and outer beauty in a text. They raise questions about the main characters and their portrayals and explore issues such as friendship, love, and respect for yourself and other individuals. They choose a friend and...
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Turning on Your Light

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify philanthropy in a character in "To Kill A Mockingbird". They describe the philanthropic acts in the novel and chart their findings. They write about the character and have their classmates peer edit the paper.
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Read To Feed

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read to accumulate pledge money to purchase a heifer for a needy family. In this reading for the needy lesson, students solicit pledges from family and friends for each book they read. They use the money from the pledges to...
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Projects

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students write a typed report.  In this writing lesson students type a 3 to 5 page report and present it to the class.
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Elements of Culture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders work in small groups to research an ancient culture using guide questions. They use note-taking and research skills, and organize their research information using a software graphic organizer program. They create a museum...
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Telling the Stories the Past Tells Us

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students create historical stories based on factual evidence. In this Telling the Stories the Past Tells Us lesson, students write historical stories using strategies such as characters, plot, setting, and voice. Students analyze several...
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Meeting our Basic Needs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners brainstorm the basic needs of the community and create a chart. In this volunteerism lesson, students recognize people in the community who have given charity in the community. Learners read biographies of these charitable...
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Why Should We Clean The Beach?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students volunteer for the International Coastal Cleanup. They describe the purpose of the Lake Michigan Foundation and a history of the dunes. They reflect on their experiences with writing.
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Surviving the Depression- 1930-1939 Lesson 3: Solutions to the Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate the components of the New Deal and role of nonprofit organizations the relief and rebuilding efforts of the Great Depression. They write letters to the organization that they are researching.
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History of Philanthropy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars identify events and organizations that involve philanthropy. They research one event and share their information with the school. They write journal entries stating ideas from the presentations.
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Environment: John Muir Day

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students observe John Muir Day by visiting Websites containing fact sheets, excepted writings, as well as songs, pictures, and educational sources. They use April 21 as a day to reflect on Muir's accomplishment and environmental legacy....
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Let's Celebrate Our Land!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate Woody Guthrie's beliefs. In this citizenship instructional activity, students research and discuss the beliefs of Woody Guthrie and write down several facts that they learned.
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People Making a Difference

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research the idea of basic needs, study philanthropists in their community, and think about ways to help others receive basic needs. In this needs and philanthropy lesson, students brainstorm about basic needs. Students use...
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Prewriting: Gathering Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students record bibliographic information for their research paper. In this english lesson, students practice gathering and organizing information properly.
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Fact and Fiction in Little Women

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students read excerpts from the novel "Little Women." Students work in groups to research, analyze, and answer the questions included in the lesson. After research, students write a paper and include a bibliography. The students also...
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House Keys: The Architectural Features of Victorian Homes and Buildings

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Young scholars analyze Victorian architectural patterns wit regard to materials, doorways, windows, towers, bays, roofs, and decoration. Students discern varying architectural traits by studying Victorian era pictures and drawings and...
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Drumming from the Heart

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students complete a craft activity using recyclable containers and read a story to a younger child. In this service lesson, students read the story 'The Drum' and do a service project retelling the story and making a drum from recyclable...
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War Story Documentary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review research skills and determine an aspect of war to research. They research an aspect of a war experience and bring history to life through iMovie.
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MUSICAL ELEMENTS OF THE LITTLE PRINCE

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students demonstrate knowledge of musical instruments and the families of the orchestra. They acknowledge different voice types found in opera. Students interpret emotional expressions through listening. They compose sounds to express...
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Understanding Scientific and Social Implications: Acid Rain

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the social and scientific implications of acid rain. In this acid rain lesson plan, students read an article about acid rain, the causes of acid rain, the effects of acid rain on the environment and the proposals to...
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Vocabulary Cards 1st Grade A-L

For Teachers K - 2nd
Help young mathematicians acquire key vocabulary with this printable resource. Three different cards are provided for each word; one with only the word, one with the word and a picture, and one with the word, a picture, and a definition....
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Vocabulary Cards 1st Grade M-Z

For Teachers K - 2nd
Clarify key math vocabulary terms with this series of printable cards. Three different versions of each term are provided; one with only the word, one with the word and a picture, and one with the word, a picture, and a definition. Note...