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Maps
First graders look at their classroom or school setting. They use positional word to describe where things are located in the school. Students discuss a map and why they are important. They read the story "Taylor's New School" and...
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Tick Tock /t/
Students review letter recognition for the letter /t/ and the sound of the letter /t/. They write an upper- and lower-case /t/ and recognize the sound of t as well as the letter when combined with other letters in the form of a word.
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Memorial Day Fun
Students research Memorial Day and complete activities about the day. In this Memorial Day lesson, students discuss the definition of the word 'memorial' to understand its meaning. Students create flags for the day and listen to a...
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Speech Marks
Students will read through a transcript. They then brainstorm words that demonstrate that people are talking. Students then rewrite the transcript report as a description of the actual conversation.
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Migration: Human Travels
Sixth graders discuss and illustrate the word "migration." They write the definition that the class has come up with and will create an illustration that explains the definition of migration. Students list reasons why people might...
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Peopling the New World -- An Archaeological Exercise in Excel
Students examine different types of spears that have been discovered from various civilizations. In groups, they calculate the answers to various word problems and enter their information on a spreadsheet. They use the data in other...
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Searching the Digital Atlas
Young scholars become familiar with the tools of a digital atlas. They use a digital atlas of Idaho to located specified information. Students identify national forests, locate butterfly families, find examples of resident fish, and...
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Buffalo Before Breakfast
In this literature vocabulary crossword, students solve 15 clues and put them into a crossword, with no word bank. All words pertain to the book Buffalo Before Breakfast.
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Leo the Late Bloomer Activity Card
In this reading worksheet, students respond to the book Leo the Late Bloomer by completing an activity at home. Students cut out 6 speech balloons and paste them by the character who said those words.
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Leveled Problem Solving Mean, Median, and Mode
In this mean, mode, and median activity, students solve the word problems by finding the mean, median, and mode. Students solve six word problems.
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"Lost Boys of Sudan" Lesson Plan - Lost Childhoods:
Students analyze the connection between history and identity, explore what is gained and what is lost in learning a new culture, and develop a working definition of the word refugee.
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Introduction to Genealogy
Students investigate their own family's genealogy by conducting oral interviews and doing Internet research. In a series of activities, students acquire inquiry and research skills, develop an appreciation of their heritage, and classify...
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Family Responsibility
Young scholars compare their roles and responsibilities at home with those of the adults in their home. They make a poster showing how the members of their families work together.
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Maths With the Mob
Students are read a book about aboriginal women. They compare and contrast a few items out of the book. They examine their families and discuss them with the class.
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Everybody Needs Somebody
Students brainstorm feelings words and discuss what causes us to have feelings. Using artwork, they discuss how different artists show feelings and emotions. Using the internet, they research how other cultures express their feelings and...
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"Escuela" Debate
Learners observe a documentary on "Escuela" to explore the life and education of migrant families. After discussing the related topics in the movie, students share their conclusions migrant farmworkers. Using the Internet and other...
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Family Traditions
In this holiday worksheet, young scholars write an essay about their family's Christmas traditions. Students color a picture of a plate of cookies for Santa.
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Family BBQ
In this family get together activity, students listen as the teacher reads out loud why many families in the Unites States get together on holidays and special weekends.
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Supporting Ideas Activity
In this supporting ideas worksheet, students read short passages, then choose the word in a pair that correctly completes a related supporting idea. One example is completed for students.
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Happy 100th Day!
In this math activity, students celebrate the 100th day of school by cutting out 3 bookmark sized posters. Each has a color picture of celebrating families and the words "Happy 100th Day!"
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You Mean I Am Part of History?
Fourth graders open the lines of communication between family members and to gain a historical understanding about family history. They research and interview their grandparents and parents and create a research paper.
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Family Time Posters
Students discuss the benefits of spending time with family members. Then they make posters to share their ideas with others.
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Creating A Family Tree
Fourth graders explore their ancestral background while they experience genealogy.
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Young Author Books: I Am a Leaf on My Family Tree
Fourth graders create family tree books. They discuss culture and brainstorm interview questions for family members. They write stories, poems, and captions for family photos. They interview family members and assemble the interviews...