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Transgenic Salmon

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the various aspects of transgenic salmon. In stakeholder groups, they create posters intended to sway voters for or against the creation of transgenic salmon. They also write an individual position paper on the subject.
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Why Do We Have Thanksgiving?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the change in the Thanksgiving holiday over time. They research the Native Americans and Pilgrims to find out how their relationship affected the holiday. They create a PowerPoint presentation using digital cameras...
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Islamic Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the various forms of Islamic Art. Using the art, they identify the basic elements and research its history and style of calligraphy. They create a piece of art based on information they collected and demonstrate...
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Incorporating Literature into Social Studies Teaching and Learning

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a study of incorporating literature into the Social Studies classroom. They review a variety of literature sources and then create a bulletin board with the information. Then students practice using the Reader's...
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Trout across America

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research trout and salmon and create a report. In this trout and salmon lesson plan, students research where trout live in the United States, fill out a graphic organizer, and create a report on their findings.
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Mark This!

For Teachers K
In this writing and art lesson, students use their favorite story to draw a picture and write a caption for their picture. They create their picture and caption on a piece of tagboard that is to be used as a bookmark. A nice, simple...
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Report Writing in Primary Grades

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students listen and restate facts from a text. They gather and organize information as a class. They create a report and present it to their classmates.
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Summary, Note Taking, Main Idea and Details

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take notes from oral readings and lectures to create a summary of the material. They use different sizes of post-it notes to complete the activity. They practice pulling the main ideas out of the given material.
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To Every Thing There Is A Season...

For Teachers K - 1st
Students use the artwork by Robert Harris to examine the four seasons. In groups, they identify the clothing worn in the artwork and create a dance which resembles the painting. They also practice reading a thermometer and identify...
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Cracking the Mirror of the Past

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars compare and contrast two pieces of artwork in regards to their nastalgic elements. Using the internet, they research local religious institutions in their area and note their function in society. They also compare and...
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Natural Disasters

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars investigate why natural catastrophes occur around the world and the results of such catastrophes. They investigate how people recover from catastrophes and can they be prevented. Students create their own work of art...
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Habits of Mind

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore sound pollution. They discuss the various sources of sound pollution. Students relate the intensity of sounds to pollution. They create a collage of various causes of sound pollution.
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The Nature of Haiku Poetry

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students brainstorm elements of nature art prints and photos. They identify the syllable count of Haiku and take a nature walk. They write Haiku poems while practicing the use of simile, alliteration, metaphor, and analogy to describe...
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Creative Writing

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars discuss creative writing—what makes something creative writing? Each learner starts writing a story and after 15 minutes, they pass their story to another who adds to it. After another 15 minutes of writing, the story is...
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Flags

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore flags. In this social studies civics lesson students listen to Flags of the Metis by Calvin Racette. Young scholars identify examples of symbols used in the 21st century. Students research information about flags,...
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MONTAGE

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create montages using photographs or pictures. They wil use the montages to perceive and describe visual elements such as line, shape, and space.
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African-American Artists

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct research on a chosen African-American artist. They research how the artist's community influenced his art, analyze how themes are conveyed through the art, and create a collage depicting the artist's themes.
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The Art Miles Mural Project

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create over twelve hundred miles of themed murals for an art project. They discuss what they want their theme to be and practice drawing the pictures before painting the mural.
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Mysterious Creatures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create drawings of animals. The project is research based and teaches learners how to use encyclopedias. The focus is upon finding useful illustrations. The fun of the lesson is displaying student work for opinions and guessing...
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Keep This Under Your Hat

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify and describe the human and physical characteristics of various geographical areas. In groups, they wear a hat to represent that region and view slides on how they are worn. They create a collage using magazine pictures...
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Let There Be Peace On Earth

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils discuss the concept of peace and brainstorm ways to show peace. They read "Sadako & the Thousand paper Cranes" and discuss the theme of the story. After watching a video of "A Thousand Paper Cranes peace Project 1977,"...
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Mother's Day Wampum Beads

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research the historical significance of Mother's Day and the cultural background of Wampum Beads. They create colorful Mother's Day gifts. They increase their knowledge of color theory.
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Sunset Hills: A True Community Discovered!

For Teachers K - 12th
Students interview community members who have lived there for a long time. Using the internet, they research the city of Sunset Hills and share their information with the class. In groups, they decide on a mural theme and design their...
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Political Cartoons: Thinking Broadly, Communicating Succinctly

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers think broadly about the tsunami disaster and its aftermath through studying cartoons. Students critically think about the literary devices the authors/artists use, such as satire, metaphor and personification.