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Guided Reading "In the Night Sky"

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners participate in a variety of reading exercises, such as choral reading and reading response journal, to reinforce concepts about space and nocturnal animals.
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Astronomy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students brainstorm about what they know about the solar system. They study a planetary fact sheet and create a Venn Diagram with the information. They work in groups to examine the names of the planets and information regarding each of...
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If Hornets Could Talk

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a school newspaper. In this journalism lesson students write articles for a school newspaper. They also create an informational website. the projects are both on-going.
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"SMART" Science

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore science topics using a SMART board. In this respiration instructional activity, 7th graders see how and why cells use cellular respiration. They see a cellular respiration recipe on the SMART board and watch as...
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Government and Community Resources

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students explore how to communicate using past tense and present perfect tense verbs. They discuss words related to postal activities and the procedures to follow when mailing letters and packages, registering mail, and buying money orders.
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The Twelve Days of Fitness

For Teachers K - 5th
Students can practice this activity as a warm-up during the month of December. It's a great way to teach students about different types of exercises and how they relate to the different components of fitness.
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The Doctrine of Signatures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars use the graphing calculator and the core equation: y=Ax^2+Bx+C where A = the acceleration of gravity/2, B = the initial velocity, and C = initial height above ground to graph parabolas for Earth and Mars. They experiment...
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Enhancing Friendships Through Photography

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students connect with pen pals through photography. In this digital photography lesson, students create photo booklets to share with pen pals. Students correspond with their pen pals throughout the school year. Students also create...
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Anne Frank: Pictures - First Impressions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify personal biases and formulate a plan to 'make a difference. They, hopefully, increase their sensitivity to diversity. Groups of students view photographs of different people, and share their first impressions.
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Red Ribbon Week

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners perform monologues about bullying and cyber-bullying. In this bullying and drama lesson, students write scenes while improvising before word processing the scenes. They put their work in order to present a show about bullying...
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Pedestrian Safety for Students

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars demonstrate pedestrian safety. In this safety lesson, students present an idea for a project which addresses pedestrian safety. Young scholars can construct a safety brochure or a PowerPoint presentation to share their ideas.
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Save That Water

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate water conservation. In this environmental lesson, students brainstorm ways they use water and discuss ways to conserve water. Students illustrate and write about their method of water conservation.
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A Year in Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create a calendar about their state. In this state calendar lesson, 4th graders select a state theme and create a calendar based on that theme. Students write paragraphs for each month related to the theme and design the...
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An Interview With the Past: Ancient Roman and U.S. Government Leaders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students produce a modern television interview show where they present information about Ancient Rome and its influence on modern governments. In this governments lesson plan, students produce shows in groups.
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Canine Companions

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars research and complete activities about dogs. In this dog lesson, students read information about dogs to examine their traits, behavior, language, characteristics, and genetics. Young scholars take a quiz about the...
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Sculpt-a-Planet

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students study the moon and the planets. They create a painted, paper mache moon or planet sculpture.
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Lesson 13- Lucille Ball: What's So Funny

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study who were important in Hollywood cinema in the 1940's, 1950's and today. They participate in a comedy improv exercise.
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Huw's Interview Tips

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify, analyze and articulate correct strategies to interview other people. They choose open questions and learn how to make the most of an interview. In addition, they perform open interviews for the instructor and...
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Archery

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students are shown proper stance, nocking, targeting, and release techniques of archery. They follow basic safety procedures involved in handling and using archery equipment. Students practice shooting aluminum or fiberglass shaft arrows.
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Demonstrative Pronouns

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this demonstrative pronouns worksheet, students study the picture and complete the sentence by writing the correct demonstrative pronoun. Students then write a related sentence using the correct demonstrative pronoun with the...
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Cinderella - Digital Storytelling

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars analyze four versions of the Cinderella story. In this fairy tale analysis lesson, students read four versions of Cinderella and work in groups to identify the plot for each. Young scholars illustrate the stories and use...
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The Hall of Physicist

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students study the history and scientific contributions of Albert Einstein. In this Albert Einstein lesson plan, students learn his history, research his scientific contributions, create a timeline of him and his work, and create a...
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Farewell to Manzanar: Racism and Point of View

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars create a presentation on the computer of the reactions and memories of people who were around during the attacks at Pearl Harbor. In this Pearl Harbor lesson plan, students interview people who were there, discuss the...
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CSI: Chemistry Student Investigators

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils study chemistry.  For this laboratory lesson students watch the CSI episodes and investigate their laboratory techniques and discuss what they saw.