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Fable Writing--Inter-disciplinary Approach To Social Sciences
Students recognize the elements of a fable and write an original fable. They make connections with morals and other law-related concepts.
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Connecting Past and Present...Virtues of Military Veterans
Students explore personalities of those who served as medical personnel in American Civil War, compare qualities those troops possessed to qualities shown by troops currently serving in Armed Forces, and express appreciation to...
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Dr. Seuss Diaries
Students find a Dr. Seuss quote or saying from a selected book and relate it to their own life experience by using the quote in a short story. They choose a Dr. Seuss book from a pre-selected group or from the school library. Students...
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Elmer the Elephant
Students read "Elmer" by David McKee. They answer comprehension questions and discuss how Elmer looks and how he is different from the elephants they see in the zoo. They complete a project in which they celebrate their individual...
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Environmental Scrapbook and Podcast
High schoolers collect newspaper and magazine articles about the environment and construct a scrapbook using construction paper, glue, and scissors. To make it even more environmentally friendly, groups can create an online...
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A Visit to the Vet
Students identify the differences and similarities between doctors for humans and veterinarians. Students draw a pet's visit to the veterinarian's office and a person's visit to a doctor's office. Students describe exactly what they have...
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Performance Evaluation
High schoolers evaluate in class performance of music previously prepared by the ensemble. The rubric and assessment criteria are adaptable to any orchestra setting which allows the teacher to choose music to be assessed. Critical...
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Farming Number 6
In this environment worksheet, students identify and explain the importance of water and farming. They identify the differences between food items and whether they are a fruit, vegetable, or animal. Students also respond to 5 yes/no...
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Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi": Mixing Fact and Fiction
"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," from The Jungle Book, offers young readers a chance to examine how Rudyard Kipling uses setting and personification to bring to life the brave mongoose who battles cobras to protect his family. Class members...
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The Lavendar Llama
Pupils define and discuss discrimination after listening to the book The Lavender Llama. They color a worksheet from the book.
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Take Care of Your Computer Poster and/or Slide Show
Students discuss taking care of technical devices. In groups, students illustrate each point and write a few words about it using KidPix. They print out results and mount on a large poster.
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Who Do You Want For Your Friend?
Second graders create a t-chart about the healthy and unhealthy characteristics in relationships. They discuss elements they should look for in a friend. They are read books to identify these elements.
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The Civil War in Historical Fiction and Historical Accounts
Eighth graders examine life during the Civil War through various readings. They compare and contrast a novel they read in class to one they chose on the subject. They work together as a class to produce a newspaper displaying the...
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Sprinkles
In this weather learning exercise, students participate in 8 general weather-related activities. Students also answer 5 yes/no questions about weather.
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Water Conservation
In this environment worksheet, learners look for the facts of how to conserve water and help the environment. They complete the activities as part of the unit.
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Water Sources: Sprinkles (Newsletter)
In this science worksheet, students investigate water sources and the environment. Students complete a rebus, a home water survey, a game about the journey of water, an activity on waste water, a water cleansing experiment and a water...
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Looking Through Lenses
Students explore the various societal and cultural "lenses" which color their perspectives and life experiences by reading the short story "What Means Switch" by Gish Jen. They discuss how the cultural ideas and beliefs affect the...
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Alex: Character Education "Respect"
This lesson will be implemented as part of a character education unit on integrity. Young scholars will apply research skills, open-ended discussions, and cooperative learning experiences to investigate the meaning of "respect."...
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Good Character: Character Education
This site is loaded with resources for developing and maintaining a character education program in your school, class or team. It includes information on service learning, ethics in the workplace and leading class discussions as well as...
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Character Education Partnership: Bullying Prevention
An extensive collection of resources for educators and parents to help children deal with bullying, and for teaching them about the importance of respecting others.
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Good Character: Teaching Guides for Middle School
Although these teaching guides are designed to be used with a video series called "Big Changes, Big Choices," most of the material here can be used without the videos. The topics covered in this series include both life skills and...
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Good Character: Teaching Guides for High School
The pages in this website were created to accompany two video series, "In Search of Character" and "Not for Sale - Ethics in the Workplace, but most of the material can easily be used without the videos. Character topics include traits...
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Good Character: Teaching Guides for K 5
Guides for teaching life skills that range from trustworthiness to conflict resolution. These guides were created for use with a set of videos, "The Six Pillars of Character," but most of the information and ideas can be used without...
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Good Character: Being Responsible
How can you be a responsible person? Discuss this question with friends, classmates, and your parents with the help of useful questions and writing prompt at this website. Includes "Educational goals" and tips on "How to be a responsible...