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Gummy Bear Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders predict, collect data, and create a graph based on gummy bear colors they are given. In this graphing lesson plan, 1st graders first predict how many colors of gummy bears there are. They then count the colors, graph them,...
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Invertebrates, No Backbone, No Problem

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research an invertebrate, create a poster about it, then present it to the class.
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Art Lesson: Doll Making

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read and discuss the main characters and supporting characters in the African folktale, "Tiger and the Big Wind." They highlight the physical features of the animal that makes them unique and transfers those same qualities to...
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Beadwork: Creativity Booster and Stress Reliever

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Invite students to experience the benefits of making and working with beads.
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Don't Let Pressure Get to You

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the ways peers can pressure them on a daily basis. They watch video segments on how to better deal with peer pressure.
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The Decision to Americanize the War in Vietnam

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students research the major events of the Vietnam War and construct a timeline. They do the same with the presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson or the 1960's. They act as an advisor to President Johnson to recommend a course of action...
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Eruption!

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students role-play as villagers, the governor, volcanologists, or the press in a simulation about the possible threat of a nearby volcanic eruption.
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Foreign War and Domestic Freedom: A Delicate Balancing Act

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate civil liberties in the U.S. They watch and discuss a PowerPoint presentation, conduct research on an event from a timeline, complete a worksheet, take an ideology quiz, and conduct a debate.
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Constitutional Convention

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars engage in a role-playing situation to illustrate the kinds of compromised that were made a teh Constitutional Convention. They write three short 1-2 paragraph arguments and then present their arguments to the class at the...
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FLASH

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students Distinguish among assertive, aggressive, passive and manipulative behaviors,Describe consequences of each,Formulate an assertive request,Describe how it feels to risk rejection. Students Describe how human immunodeficiency virus...
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Helping the Needy - What now?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students become familiar with local organizations from the four sectors of the economy that help the needy. In this service project lesson, students interview people from organizations that help the needy. Students explore the needs of...
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Environmental Law-Making

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students go through the process of creating and passing a federal law. They select an environmental issue, research related policies for the issue, draft the bill, discuss it among committee members, bring it before the class and bring...
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The People of the Civil War

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete a two week unit on the American Civil War. They complete a Venn diagram, watch a video, make butter, write journal entries, write a letter to a Civil War leader, and create a newspaper.
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How Do You Know A Panther Was Here?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research the signs that panthers leave. In this panther track lesson, students conduct Internet research into the signs that panthers leave such as tracks, scat, scrapes, and scratches. They make a three-dimensional poster using...
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Participating in Democracy

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars analyze film clips in class. In this democracy lesson, students identify the differences between civil liberties, democracy and freedom. Young scholars view a video regarding Japanese internment and answer study questions...
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Getting a Little "Lift"out of Calculus

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students, after entering the given conditions into FoilSim, apply calculus techniques to verify predictions.
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Social Studies: Global Women and Poverty

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Students conduct research and make comparisons about various global economies. Create graphic organizers to present their research findings and illustrate solutions to problems. Students discuss and debate issues based on what they have...
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Watch Your Conductor Like a Hawk

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students focus their eyes on the conductor in music class. The teacher uses a music sheet to isolate the musical elements of tempo, balance, and blend.
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Peace and Aggression: A Challenge of Our Time

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the arguments for and against the United States involvement in the Vietnam War. In groups, they must assign the Vietnam War a just or unjust war using the techniques used to fight and the reasons used by the government...
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Creative and Cultural Dance

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study dance as a way to communicate and represent oneself in the world. They perform and articulate movement skills from the "dancer's toolbox". They solve problems in dance using the "dancer's toolbox" composing, witnessing,...
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Planning for and Surviving Earthquakes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in small groups to explore the FEMA for Kids site. They take the role of FEMA officials. Student list three items they may need to survive an earthquake. They complete a worksheet and discuss their results with the rest of...
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Simulation: Yum, Yum Trees Simulation: Yum Yum Trees Conservation of Resources

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students weigh the uses of the yum yum tree against the problem of conserving them. In this conservation lesson, groups of students discuss and make suggestion to conserve the yum, yum trees. Students apply knowledge to renewable and...
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Conflict Resolution: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners complete discussion and activities to identify healthy ways of resolving conflicts. In this conflict resolution lesson plan, learners answer discussion questions, complete two conflict resolution activities, and one cartoon...
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Fire Safety: Grades K-2

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners navigate the Internet to view sites on fire safety.  In this fire safety lesson, learners answer questions, complete worksheets and make a poster demonstrating their ability to react safely in a fire.

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