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The Grapes of Wrath: Voices from the Great Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Great Depression. In this Great Depression instructional activity, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the plight of migrant farm workers during the Great Depression as they read...
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Why is rice a remarkable grain?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research rice and its health benefits. For this rice lesson, 2nd graders discuss the popularity of rice in the world and its history. They make "rice squiggles" by sprinkling colored rice on a squiggle of glue. This lesson...
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How is harvested rice made ready to eat?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the process of rice milling. In this rice milling lesson, 5th graders see all the steps needed to get rice from the field to the table. They discuss the different ways that rice can be milled. 
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How Do Rice Farmers Grow Rice?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create rice bags using classroom objects. In this rice lesson plan, 2nd graders learn about how farmers grow their rice, and what hard work it is. Students learn about rice farmers all over the world and discuss the...
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Let’s Make Cottage Cheese

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Pupils watch the process of making cottage cheese from milk, then season and taste the product.  In this making cottage cheese lesson, students make a connection between what they eat and where it came from.  Pupils view the...
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Making a Soil Separator

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Pupils investigate botany by creating a soil separating device.  In this plant life lesson, students identify the needs of plants and how important the right soil is in the growing process.  Pupils define different soil types...
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Intelligence Preference

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe how light behaves when it strikes a surface. For this physics lesson, 8th graders investigate how the different types of mirrors reflect light. They work with their chosen group on a task they selected.
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Easy Easter Crafts

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Learners make different crafts to represent spring and Easter. In this crafts lesson plan, students make cookies, nests, and bunnies out of their hands.
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Class Ketchup

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners describe statistics by conducting a class cooking activity. In this ketchup lesson, students conduct a class survey based on ketchup consumption habits by learners. Students utilize tomatoes, water and a bottle to create their...
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Compound-Go-Round

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners make compound words by putting together cards with whole words on them. For this language arts lesson plan, students play a game where they match up words in an attempt to make compound words that make sense. A fun, meaningful...
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Set the Scene

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the story "A Bargain for Frances" and  make predictions about the unfolding plot of the story. In this set the scene lesson, 3rd graders examine the three parts of a story; the beginning, middle, and end.
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Making Blood

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review what they have already gathered about human blood. After reviewing the components of blood, they work together to make their own. Using the internet, they complete a blood web hunt and share their discoveries with...
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Making Paper

For Teachers K
Students create paper by adding a few small scraps of paper into the blender pitcher and adding just enough water to thoroughly soak paper.
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The Great Chile Challenge

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders gather data, create a graph, and interpret information. They build vocabulary by negotiating the ideas that go into the graphs which they create. They use Excel to print a variety of graphs based on how much they like Chile...
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Learning Lesson: That Sinking Feeling

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students discover the origin of the Great Ocean Conveyor. They participate in a demonstration showing how salinity and temperature affect water density. They also examine the new sea ice that forms every winter.
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Hunter Model 2

For Teachers K
Students produce the long sounds in the initial position of words making silly soup.
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Estimation Using Goldfish Crackers: Math

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore estimation and rounding concepts using goldfish crackers and a song! They solve problems by estimating and rounding numbers and pick numbers within reason to represent certain objects.
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You Either Know It or You Don't

For Students 6th - 7th
In this research activity worksheet, students research using the Internet or library as their source. Students answer 15 research questions.
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Temperature and Water Density

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students consider the effects of temperature on water density. For this Earth Science lesson, students evaluate a demonstration of cold and hot water currents in a model. Students use two liter bottles and varied water temperatures with...
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Shapes in Spanish

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students express different shapes, sizes, and numbers in Spanish by using candies.
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Berry Basket Painting

For Teachers All
Students use plastic berry baskets to make different print designs with paint.
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Cowboy Cooking

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explain uses and reasons for leftovers. They compare similarities and differences between present day food and what the cowboys ate.
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Honor Your Special Qualities

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils view different sculptures from artist Ronald Baron. They discuss what the sculpture depicts. They are to create a thank you trophy for someone they know. They are to focus on that person's special qualities.
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When Fish Die

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss what to do with a very sick fish and help it to die without much pain. As a class, they answer questions about the fish and if they believe it is suffering or not. Using their own experiences, they share how they dealt...

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