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Local Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners investigate heroes in their community by presenting a story of a true hero to their class.  In this storytelling lesson, students interview a local person who has performed a heroic deed and create a presentation with Windows...
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Gilbert Stuart and Presdidential Portraits

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read passages about the context of paintings for artist Gilbert Stuart. In this art history lesson, students study paintings by artist Gilbert Stuart and learn about the context of his art. Students then complete a presidential...
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Prairie Voices: Spare Time

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine forms of recreation throughout the last 150 years. In this leisure time lesson, students investigate leisure activities in pre- and post-industrial society as they listen to a teacher-led lecture and discuss their...
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Describing People

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this describing people worksheet, students look at pictures, answer short answer questions, match describing words with definitions, and more. Students complete 13 activities.
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Dependent Clauses

For Students 4th - 8th
In this editing sentences worksheet, students label the dependent and independent clauses in sentences, the subjects, verbs, and missing punctuation. Students complete this for 15 sentences.
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Art: It Takes a Village

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students identify the different areas found in a Winter Games Village and different sports played in the Winter Games. This will be done through whole group brainstorming.
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High Ten Tag

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students are scattered within the playing area. Chasers have a foam ball. They chase the other students. When someone is tagged,they freeze with their hands over their head. They jump up and give a high five to unfreeze someone.
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Creatures from Planet X: Spiders

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students are given a description of some fascinating animals from "Planet X". They follow the descriptions given to illustrate one of these animals paying careful attention to introduced vocabulary such as 'appendages', 'receptors', and...
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Letters from the Japanese American Internment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students make deductions about life in an internment camp by reading and comparing letters written to Clara Breed. Along the way, they consider the advantages of looking at a historical event from the multiple points of view of...
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Christmas Wreath

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils create Christmas wreaths using Christmas material or fabric and coat hangers in this holiday lesson for the elementary classroom. Modifications would need to be made to accommodate older or more advanced students. Emphasis is...
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Family Life Cycle - Breakfast Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review the nutritional needs of various age groups. In groups, they plan a breakfast meal for different age groups and spend time making the foods. To end the lesson plan, they serve the food to their classmates for an...
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Safety Belts and the Media

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss the importance of using their seat belts in cars. After viewing different public service announcements, they identify ones which made an impact on them. In groups, they draw their own announcement to educate others about...
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Baga Drum

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...
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Famous Figures in History

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils investigate famous people in U.S. history. In this American history lesson plan, students read about famous people such as Helen Keller and Einstein. Pupils think of ways they might become famous.
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Moms Team: Fluid Guidelines for Young Athletes

For Students 9th - 10th
Athletes of all ages should drink fluids before, during, and after physical activity to ensure that they don't become dehydrated. Learn how many ounces of water and sports drink you should consume to keep yourself hydrated when you...
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Recreation & Health for Children

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Japanese content. The site aims to promote physical fitness for children and provides news items and information on fitness tests, how to exercise, where you to play sports, and how to promote an active and healthy lifestyle. You can...
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Handout
Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: For Teens: Osgood Schlatter Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Osgood-Schlatter disease causes knee pain in athletes. Find out more in this article for teens.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Boy's Own Book by William Clarke

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original of the children's book The Boy's Own Book by William Clarke, (1880?) a complete encyclopedia of sports and pastimes: athletic, scientific, and recreative.
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Read Works

Read Works: Game On

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the sports, athletes, and history of the International Children's Games. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: No Problem Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"No Problem" by Dayle Campbell Gaetz deals with the issue of teen addiction. A star athlete who has it all becomes involved with an older woman and drugs, causing his life to unravel. This teacher's guide includes a book summary,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Jim Thorpe

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the biography of Jim Thorpe on this site. Learn about one of the world's greatest athletes, Olympic gold medal winner, professional football and baseball player, native American Indian.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Sports Hero Michael Jordan

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn why Michael Jordan is considered sports hero and an inspirational athlete to many. This article provides information on Jordan's exceptional sports career and on Jordan's contribution to children through the James R. Jordan Boys...
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Now and Then

For Students K - 1st Standards
Look at the changes in results on some of the athletics track events at the Olympic Games in 1908 and 1948. What will the results be in 2012? This slightly more challenging activity encourages children to examine data and consider...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Soccer: Glossary of Terms and Definitions

For Students 1st - 9th
Meaning of terms used in the sport of soccer. Position names described.