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Everyday Marvels

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students consider the meaning of innovation and analyze the design of objects. For this object design lesson, students examine revolutionary objects and their design. Students complete discussion activities for objects like Band-Aids,...
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Reader R.E.A.C.T.I.O.N.

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students practice their reading comprehension skills. In this reading skills lesson, students use the R.E.A.C.T.I.O.N. model to identify story elements in books that students elect to read independently.
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Idioms Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover idioms. In this idioms lesson, 6th graders evaluate idioms and discover their meaning. Students read Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein and create unique idioms. Assessment rubric is provided.
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A Growing Vocabulary

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students discover the meaning of the word genealogy as it appears in the context of reading. They continue finding new vocabulary words and entering them in their personal dictionaries.
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Jamestown Fort: Finding History

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify artifacts discovered from the exploration of the Jamestown fort in order to help them create a short fictional account about the lives of Jamestown's first inhabitants. In this history lesson, students research the...
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Science is a Wonderland

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students use the scientific method to study Animalia and Plantae Kingdoms. In this science inquiry lesson, students watch a PowerPoint about science process skills. Students complete the National Geographic bottled Eggs-periment or the...
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Words/Music/Images: Interpretation and Meaning A Motivational Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore popular music in its historical context. In this music lesson, students examine the lyrics, musicical arrangement, and video imagery of selected songs to interpret the messages and themes of the songs.
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Reading the Movies: Another Approach To Teaching Critical Thinking Skills And Writing

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the elements of film to analyze character, action, and the themes in the movie, "Quiz Show." The lesson encourages students to make personal connections and real life applications as they view the movie, critically.
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Media Literacy Discussion Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and analyze visual media and its messages critically. They determine whether specific media messages inform, entertain, or persuade and what factors influence the media. Using primary sources, they participate in...
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Presidential Election 2008:Making Decisions about Political Candidates

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students think critically about political candidates. In this election lesson plan, students research candidates and use information sources to explore their stands on issues.
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Civil War Photos Tell a Story

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars explore the work of a Civil War photographer. In this Civil War lesson, students access the photographs by Matthew Brady through the web link and examine the photographs he took in order to better understand the Civil War.
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Making Good Decisions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils examine the "Little Planet Times" and discuss how to solve the town's problem. In this literature/problem solving lesson, students record the opinion of each of the council members and role play their position. Pupils participate...
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Stating Reasons and Giving Examples

For Students 8th - 11th
For this paragraph construction worksheet, students read a model paragraph regarding Costa Rica. Students respond to 10 questions regarding the structure of the paragraph.
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CREATING A CLASSROOM HOLIDAY

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students invents a holiday for their classroom, including name, customs, songs, foods, and other defining characteristics based on the research they have conducted and the discussion in Lesson Three.
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Cooperative Problem Solving Tasks

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the following activities where kids are encourage to think creatively, share thoughts and opinions, create, discuss and solve problems, and than draw conclusions.
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It Counts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore one to one number correspondence. In this early math lesson, students make observations about and classify plants in order to gain an understanding of using numbers to describe their world.
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Read a Transportation Story

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore a transportation story. In this reading comprehension lesson, students read The Thumb in Box and discuss the provided discussion questions regarding the plot of the story.
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Keeping Track of Time

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore various methods for keeping track of time. In this time lesson students discuss and chart ways to keep track of time. Students investigate the need and importance for keeping track of time.
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Labor Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine international labor laws. In this labor rights lesson, students analyze labor laws around the world. Students also read 2 case studies and determine how they do or do not fall into line with International Labor...
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students view the film "Dogs: The Early Years" from PBS then participate in different activities revolving around dogs. After researching different breeds, students select a dog that best fits their personality and living situation as...
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Pass the Hat

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this number sense worksheet, students analyze information pertaining to the guesses 12 children made about the mystery number. Students write A under each guess that came after the number 558; students write B under the guesses that...
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Thoroughbred Series Crossword Puzzle

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this Thoroughbred book series crossword puzzle worksheet, students read the 22 clues pertaining to events and characters in the books. Students use the clues to identify the correct words that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Packing for a Trip: Brainstorming

For Students 2nd - 4th
For this packing for a trip brainstorming worksheet, students color a picture of suitcases. Students write a list of 8 things to take on a trip and 8 things to leave at home.
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Smiles Change the World

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils discuss and write about groups that need friends. In this friendship lesson plan, students create a banner for someone who needs a friend. pupils pair share to chose a recipient for the banner.

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