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Intro to 9/11

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners brainstorm facts that they can recall about 9/11 using a word web of the 5w's/ They create a book in pairs of 9/11 making a page for one fact they comprehend and one thing that they wonder about. Students listen to songs about...
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Timeline of 9/11

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore the series of events that cumulated in the events of September 11, 2001. They understand the importance of the events of September 11, 2001 and the effect on US history. They createa timeline utilizing photos and visual...
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Everyday Heroes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students view a video on September 11, they discuss their emotions and reactions after viewing the tape. They discuss and analyze the different definitions of a hero in the context of September 11 and their own lives. Students write...
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Terrorism and General Information about September 11, 2001

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a variety of pictures from September 11, 2001 either online or a slideshow. They discuss how the pictures make them feel and then complete a KWL chart highlighting what they already know about 9/11, and what they would like...
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The Viking Legends - In the Beginning

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students listen to a broadcast with two stories on a radio that deals with Viking legends: The Building of the Wall and a creation story similar to Genesis. They discuss each story, write a short scene from one of the stories and then...
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Grammar Exercises

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this grammar worksheet, young scholars find the words that complete each sentence correctly. The exercises are intended to correct sentence structure and increase proper word usage.
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Sliding Pennies

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate a proper low level slide. In this sliding lesson plan, students play a game using polyspots and pennies. The students practice sliding in order to pick up one penny.
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George Washington Carver and Sharing

For Teachers K - 5th
Students research George Washington Carver. In this science lesson, students discuss George Washington Carver's contribution to science. Students explain how peanut butter is produced.
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I'm a Philanthropist!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the meaning of philanthropy. In this philanthropy lesson, students are introduced to the concept of philanthropy and name and illustrate a philanthropic act they could perform.
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Telling Our Story

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students develop a presentation. In this service lesson, students respond to how they felt participating in a service project and brainstorm ways they can continue to serve. Students create a class presentation that demonstrates what...
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Cosmic Poetry: Words and Ideas Bring the Cosmos to Life

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the cosmos and their thoughts and feelings about the universe.  In this cosmic poetry instructional activity students create a venue where they can "safely" ask questions and discuss ideas. 
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Coyote and Anansi

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the structure of folktales. In this coyote and Anansi lesson, students discuss the attributes of folktales as they read versions of tales featuring coyote and Anansi. Students collaborate to write and perform their own...
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Local Heroes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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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Happy Food Song

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students learn a song. In this food lesson, students learn the Happy Food Song. Students are given a food model and identify their food. Students sing the song with motions.
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Using Words to Work Things Out

For Teachers K
Students listen as teacher reads Words Are Not For Hurting, and answer questions about the content. Students discuss how to prevent arguments and work disagreements out with words. Students watch a puppet show that promotes discussion as...
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Getting to Know You

For Teachers K
Students explore the concept of communication. In this communication lesson, students create collages featuring their likes and dislikes. Students present the collages to their classmates. 
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Writing: A Lesson Plan on Beginnings

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students rewrite the beginning of a story. In this writing lesson, students read stories from Spooky South by S.E. Schlosser in order to gain exposure to different ways to begin a story. Then, students chose one of the three techniques...
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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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Lessons of the Indian Epics: The Ramayana

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students read a version of Ramayana and explore the elements of the epic hero cycle. In this Ramayana analysis lesson, students retell the basic narrative of the Ramayana and identify the main characters. Students identify elements of...
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Keeping the Past Alive

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students read about the oral histories of West Africa and complete related activities. In this oral histories lesson plan, students read about the importance of oral customs in African cultures. Students interview a family member about...
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Art Ideas for Your Adopted Tree

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learners honor an adopted tree with artwork. In this adopted tree lesson, students find a tree in their neighborhood. They follow the tree throughout the year, keep notes, draw sketches, take photos and rubbings. They make artwork...
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Values and Beliefs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a poster containing details about a value or belief of the Medieval times.  In this values and beliefs of Medieval times instructional activity, students study the Apostles Creed and discuss its purpose.  Students then...
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Chef for a Day

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students make chocolate chip cookies. In this cooking lesson, students follow a recipe by doing each step in sequence.
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What Is It?

For Teachers 3rd
 Students explore the likelihood of events.  In this logical thinking lesson, 3rd graders are given several scenarios and determine whether the possibility of the described event actually happening is likely, unlikely, or impossible. ...

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