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The Art of Improvisation

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Pupils explore the work of 3 for All. In this performing arts lesson, students watch a video segment about the improvisation group 3 for All, study improvisation, and participate in their own improvisation routines.
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Using the Tools in Your Community

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research a profession in their community that uses tools to help the community. In this professions lesson plan, 3rd graders complete computer research to research the profession and present it to the class.
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Idioms Quiz: Numbers 1

For Students 4th - 6th
In this idioms worksheet, students complete sentences by using idioms about numbers correctly and choosing the correct ending for each sentence.
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What's "Out" There?

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate the five outer planets. In this space science lesson, 1st graders read the book Our Solar System and identify the five outer planets. Students create a booklet and write about outer planets.
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The Truth About Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of human rights. In this human rights lesson, students watch 2 videos regarding human rights violations around the world since 2001. Students explore several websites that feature human rights violations....
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Self-portrait In a Masterpiece: Computer Illustrations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a self-portrait using an artistic masterpiece as a guide. In this art appreciation lesson, students research famous artists online, electronically saving a particular portrait or masterpiece made by the artist. Students...
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Machines All Around Us

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify simple machines. In this physics lesson, students explore different rooms in the school building, looking for simple machines. Students use a digital camera to take pictures of the simple machines.
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"Jazz is About Freedom": Billie Holiday's Anti-lynching Song Strange Fruit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Working in small teams, learners analyze a variety of primary source materials related to lynching (news articles, letters written to or written by prominent Americans, pamphlets, broadsides, etc.) in order to assess the effectiveness of...
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Learning About Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students take a "field trip" with the teacher through the school then draw a diagram of what they saw. They bring the maps to the computer lab where they create electronic maps using the software program Neighborhood Map Machine.
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Uncover the Truth about Food Labels

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners understand the information on food labels. In this food label lesson, students dissect food labels for health information. Learners learn to calculate calories. Students complete an interactive quiz.
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Writing in First Person about the Atlantic Slave Trade Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the Atlantic slave trade. In this slavery lesson, students watch "Slavery, Society, and Apartheid," as well as "Slave Ship." Students discuss the information presented in the videos, especially St. John's Revolt....
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Community Action

For Teachers 5th - 8th
How does community involvement make good citizens? Use all or a few of the included ideas to foster a better understanding of what it means to be a good citizen. Learners will brainstorm community issues, discuss how to get involved, and...
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Exploring Ecosystems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the characteristics of an ecosystem. They create their own landmass of an ecosystem and creating a map of the area. They develop a brochure sharing information about their new landmass.
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Thermodynamics Problems for All of Us: Thermal Management

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils evaluate current literature on the Internet and in handouts about the energy considerations for the computer industry and calculate energy needs for real life problems. Working in groups, they present the problem they researched,...
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ALL EQUIVALENCIES - MAKING 25 CENTS

For Teachers 1st
First graders individually use the computer to manipulate pennies, nickels, and dimes to equal the value of a quarter. Students show different values in a variety of ways. With the teacer students complete worksheet located on the white...
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A Fish Talks about Life with a Famous Man or Woman

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students select a famous person they are interested in gathering information about. Using that person and how they made history, they write a story pretending to be a fish in their aquarium. They answer questions given to them by their...
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Tell About the South II: Poets and Prophets: Lillian Smith

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers watch Tell About the South II: Poets and Prophets video, discuss Lillian Smith's work and her triple focus of race, class and gender, and create persuasive essays that argue whether racism, classism, or sexism is strongest...
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Being Nosy About Our Neighbors

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the scientific method to explore the effect of size on impact cratering. They compare images of landforms on Earth to those of other planets to compare surface processes. Students infer the geologic history of another...
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Inhalants: A Looming Threat for All Teens

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners identify common substances with chemical vapors. In this health science lesson, students explain the dangerous effects of inhalants. They brainstorm ways to warn other teens about the risks of abusing this substance.
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Technology In The Early Education Classroom

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners participate in a instructional activity that uses technology in the classroom. The goal is the full integration of technology into the class schedule to be used in various subjects. They demonstrate gradual comprehension of...
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Keyboarding

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners practice keyboarding skills. They practice numbers, create a list of words, and read a newspaper article. They create a drill page of 15 lines and exchange with a partner. They select from a menu of activities assessments...
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Haring All Over

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students view a web site showing various artworks by Keith Haring. They discuss pattern and design through line and color. Then they create an original artwork using color, shape, line, and pattern.
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Reform At All Costs

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the term visionary.  In this World History lesson, 11th graders research a specific individual who they feel is a visionary.  Students develop a power point presentation.  
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Calling All Teens: Exploring Product Designs and Marketing Strategies Geared Towards Teenagers

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the marketing of cellphones to teenagers as a springboard to designing products and related marketing strategies aimed at specific segments of the teen market.