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Organizer
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Planning for A Letter to the Editor

For Students 5th - 12th
In this letter to the editor worksheet, students brainstorm and fill in the blanks to a graphic organizer that would help them write a letter to an editor. Students complete 12 spaces in the graphic organizer.
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Introduction to Philanthropy- Recognizing Good Citizenship and Philanthropy in Our Community

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students define philanthropy. In this community activity, students read A River Ran Wild and discuss the needs in the communities presented. Students discuss aspects of philanthropy in a community and brainstorm elements of a healthy...
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Clustering Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this clustering worksheet, students create a list of items under each of nine headings.  Students use the lists to generate ideas from which to find a potential topic for a composition.
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Social Entrepreneurship

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students brainstorm ideas involved in social entrepreneurship and define it. They role-play as a funding organization and develop criteria for various projects to support. Students develop projects and present them for funding to the class.
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One Small Act

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students perform acts of kindness. For this caring lesson, students brainstorm ideas for acts of kindness. Students select their favorite idea and work in groups to make a plan for how to carry out their act of kindness.
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Historic Headline

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners develop a newspaper headline based on factual events obtained from viewing a Florida Archives film clip. They brainstorm ideas and prepare a rough draft of their headline. They post headlines around the room for the entire class...
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Fact or Fantasy Writing

For Teachers 1st
First graders see that some written text is for pleasure and enjoyment while some is for relaying information. They get to experience both types during the lesson. They brainstorm ideas for a story about a new kid in school to write about.
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Create A Business and A Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners look through a phone book and pick a business they think they would enjoy. They brainstorm ideas about the needs of a business. They set their prices to payback their investment into the new business.
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Topic: Science Fair Project

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars brainstorm ideas for science fair projects. Students observe a PowerPoint presentation and explore the scientific method. In groups, they formulate a hypothesis. Using the internet, young scholars research their topic...
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Pizzazz!...Basket Stories

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the use of connectors and sequence words. They discuss common story endings and beginnings. Students brainstorm ideas for a creative story and compose a story for the rest of the class.
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Color Poems

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars listen as the teacher reads several poems from the book "Hailstones and Halibut Bones," "My Many Colored Days," and a teacher created poem. Students choose a color and share some brainstorming ideas with the class. They...
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Words to Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders translate word problems into numerical expressions. Through guided practice, 7th graders discover how to take the information contained in a word problem and create a numerical expression using variables. They...
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Printables
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What Does it Really Mean?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students write a short essay about what it means to be a fair weather friend. Students are given a picture of two friends to help them brainstorm ideas.
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On the Edge and Under the Gun

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Young scholars brainstorm ideas related to gun control and share with the class. in this gun control lesson, students research teacher approved websites related to gun control. Young scholars write a paper in groups on a self selected...
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Musical Instruments

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Here is a complete workbook which leads children as they work through the art of making a musical instrument. The instrument made must be a percussion instrument. The workbook is incredibly thorough and does a good job of leading pupils...
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Poetry…Do I Dare?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Whether you're considering a poetry unit or just want to incorporate more poetry in your curriculum, this unit plan is a must-have. Packed with poems, teaching points, powerful prompts, and poetry performance suggestions, the resource is...
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Sports Safety Role Play

For Teachers K - 8th
Students role-play sports situations and determine the actions needed to stay safe from injuries. They define the term sports safety, develop short skits about situations involving sports safety, and work together in cooperative groups.
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

For Teachers K
Students use a pattern book to brainstorm ideas on a topic.
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Bees and Honey

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners are challenged to build a bee home out of provided materials and discover a way to produce a new flavor of honey. Students research beekeeping and honey production and brainstorm possible ideas for bee homes and honey production...
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Communication

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify the different modes of communication They come up with different ideas and list the ideas on the board. They discuss the definition of communication as a means of conveying an idea or message. They convey the same...
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Launching a Writer's Workshop

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners interview each other and their parents to examine why and when writers write and where published authors get their ideas. They complete a class T-chart, fill-out an interview worksheet, and read and discuss a variety of book...
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Electric Blues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm a list of electrical devices used in their home. They read an article about electricity usage in a heat wave. In groups, they create public service announcements promoting energy conservation. They share their ideas...
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ALL ABOUT ME

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars create a short PowerPoint about themselves. They brainstorm and record on board slide ideas for an "All About Me" PowerPoint. They use different backgrounds on each slide. Clip Art is also utilized.
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Redo the Playground

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students redesign a classic piece of playground equipment. In this architecture lesson plan students take existing designs and formulate additions or changes for improvements. Students translate their ideas into visual form and...

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