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Who lives with Mallard?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore how all living things have needs that are obtained from their surroundings. They identify the surroundings where an animal or plant lives is its habitat. Students identify that a habitat is a community of living and...
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Japanese Noh Masks

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create Noh masks. For this Japanese art lesson, 8th graders research Noh masks and their special connection to Chinese theater, and then make their own.
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Arthur's New Puppy Directed Reading Lesson (Elementary, Reading/Writing)

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students listen and take part as teacher and classmates give a definition and examples of responsibility, then brainstorm what Arthur needs to do to prepare for his puppy's arrival. The story be read as a total group and then talked about.
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Friendship

For Teachers K
Students examine social skills that are needed to be someone's friend. They are read a book about friendship and identify the characteristics they would want in a friend. They create a rainbow from their handprints.
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Teaching Students to Run Their Own IEP Meetings

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students who have IEP's for emotional/behavioral disorders are trained how to participate in and even conduct their own IEP meetings. They study the purpose of the IEP, definitions of special ed. related concepts, and the components of...
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Life of a Dollar Bill

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the basic need for money and the circular flow of resources between households, businesses, government, and financial institutions. They discover how money gets into circulation and how it facilitates the production of...
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Government Reform - Term Limits

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government lesson, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. Learners then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits. Students...
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Our Treasured Trees

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss natural resources and renewable resources with trees being considered renewable resources which need special attention. In this Earth science lesson, students write a list of reasons for why it would be good to stop...
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Philanthropy in History Lesson 3: Self-sufficiency And the Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study the characteristic of self-sufficiency in people that lived during Colonial times. They investigate the contemporary movement of Habitat for Humanity. They listen to the story of Donald Hall's, The Oxcart Man and write a...
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Sonya Clark

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students make a hat that symbolizes special things about them after they explore hats from around the world and see those created by Sonya Clark.
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The Secret Garden

For Teachers 5th
Students explore plants in science and England as they synthesize data from the book, "The Secret Garden in this twelve lessons unit. Comparisons between the nuturing needs of plants and humans are made.
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Anthrax Scare

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students visit the website for the Center of Disease Control. They examine the anthrax page and read through the frequently asked questions. They discuss what needs to be known about the anthrax vaccine and how it is used as a weapon.
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Spider Poems: The Spider and the Fly

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars review the information they gathered on different websites to write a poem about spiders. They use other websites to gain more information if needed. They share their poem with the class.
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Volcano Above the Clouds

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro. They describe the health issues that may affect climbers, and any necessary equipment or safety precautions that the team may need at each...
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Knee Joint

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine human anatomy with a focus on the knee joint. In groups, they research the chemical makeup of human bones and explain the different types of joints found in the body. To end the instructional activity, they identify the...
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Value: Love Consideration

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the importance of being considerate to others. Students read a story about consideration and sing a song. In groups, students pretend to have a broken leg, toothache, etc. Group members determine ways to assist the...
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Bottle Cap Locket

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create "bottle cap lockets" using bottle caps, ribbon, small photos, and beads in this elementary Art lesson plan ideal for Valentine's Day or special occasions. The lesson plan suggests using the "Polaroid i-Zone Mini Instant...
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New Year's Hat

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars create New Year's Eve hats in this fun and safe art project for the elementary classroom. The lesson is ideal for a pre-Holiday Break activity or can be adapted to celebrate any holiday or special occasion in the classroom.
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Fingerprinting

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a fingerprint card of each of their fingers using a pencil, special paper and tape. A comparison is made with their fingerprints to that of their classmates. They have to analyze how the prints are similar and different.
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Suffix City The eed Family

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this language arts worksheet, learners write the correct word with adding the suffixes to the root word in the three columns. Special attention is paid to the "ed" ending.
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Focus Questions: Amelia Earhart

For Students 5th - 6th
In this history activity, students do research and find information about Amelia Earhart. Students answer 18 questions about her biographical overview, the world flight and disappearance and the search. No information is given on the...
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Service Project

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a service project. In this community service lesson plan, students use their special talents to help others. Students draw or write about the service they've provided. The class turns this into a class book.
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Celebrating the Community

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work to improve the community by generating funds to address a community need. In this community service project, students sponsor a event for the community. Students write letters to local representatives and invitations to the...
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iCivics: Executive Command

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the role of President of the United States. In this executive branch lesson, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of Americans as they act as president.

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