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Classroom Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners read the book The Giving Tree and discuss the sense of community the book talks about. In this community lesson plan, students discuss how they can help one another and they can treat each other nicely.
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Indianapolis Government

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars read about a girl who takes a trip during the time of the State Capital moving to Indianapolis and then write their own essay about a trip that they took. In this Indianapolis Government lesson plan, students use maps and...
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Curated OER

The Secret School: chapter 11

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read chapter 11 of The Secret School and answer discussion questions as they read. For this reading lesson plan, 4th graders also write a summary of what they read and complete a crossword puzzle..
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Chapter 4 of The Secret School

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read chapter 4 of The Secret School and answer discussion questions as they read. In this reading lesson plan, 4th graders also write a summary of what they read.
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Curated OER

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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Uncle Tom's Cabin

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the illustrations and cover of the book Uncle Tom's Cabin. In this Uncle Tom's Cabin lesson plan, students discuss the history elements of what they see in the illustrations and cover of the book.
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School

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners learn new vocabulary and answer discussion questions about the concept of going to school and education and then they design the perfect school. In this school lesson plan, students present their schools to the class and they...
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Students Speak Out: A Discussion Activity

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read a collection of student essays addressing racism and racial disparities and discuss them. In this racism lesson plan, students discuss the essays and talk about their impact.
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Gravity and Layers of Air

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students actively look and listen as their teacher provides transparencies to show how the atmosphere is made up of layers. In this atmosphere lesson plan, students discuss the atmosphere in terms of layers and how gravity pulls...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Clever Stick

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read the book The Clever Stick and answer discussion questions about it. In this reading lesson, students read the given book, and participate in answering questions based on the book. There are also writing, drawing, and games...
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Worksheet
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Discussion Questions

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL activity, students read 11 questions, such as "Do you believe in life after death?" Students discuss the questions in partners or as a basis for writing assignments.
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Worksheet
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Science and Technology Discussion Questions

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
With this science and technology discussion worksheet, students take turns asking each other five questions regarding their opinions about science and technology. Afterward, the class discusses any problems the students had with...
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Interactive
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Are You A Respectful Person?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students take a self survey to see if they are respectful and complete 28 discussion questions. There are writing assignments and student activities to complete as well. Video that is referenced is not included.
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Interactive
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Alternative Beliefs--Discussion Questions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this alternative beliefs worksheet, students read and answer 8 discussion questions about alternative beliefs or aliens.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Rich & Poor--Ask and Answer

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In this economics discussion questions worksheet, students read and answer 9 discussion questions relating to the rich and poor.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Work Discussion Questions

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this questions about work worksheet, students read and answer the 12 questions about jobs, working and unemployment.
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Unit Plan
Georgetown University

Georgetown University: Mary E. Wilkins Freeman (1852 1930)

For Students 9th - 10th
Notes for teachers who are reading Freeman's (1852-1930 CE) stories with their students, as well as links to other authors for comparison and a bibliography of source material are all available here.
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Other

Lesson Plans: The Giver

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This detailed site offers a wealth of ideas for use with "The Giver." There are higher level ideas for use with older students, who have much more to bring to this complex book.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Tes: The Tempest 2010 Film Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a film guide to the Into version of Shakespeare's The Tempest, a mystical thriller with a modern twist (available free from intofilm.org). It provides a short summary, prereading and...
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Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: If You Give a Moose a Muffin

For Students 3rd - 5th
This teacher resource includes a review of Laura Numeroff's If You Give a Moose a Muffin, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: The Mitten

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This teacher resource includes a review The Mitten, a Ukrainian folktale translated into English, things to notice in the book and discuss, and related learning activities and links.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Dandelions

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site on the book "Dandelions" by Eve Bunting, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Araminta's Paint Box

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site on the book "Araminta's Paint Box" by Karen Ackerman, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.
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Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Little Blue and Little Yellow

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site on the book "Little Blue and Little Yellow" by Leo Lionni, includes a review of the book, a listing of things to notice and talk about, activities related to the book, other related books, and links to other resources.