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Curated OER

Methamphetamine: A Threatening Scourge on Teens, Families, and Communities

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine how methamphetamine alters the brain and the facts about it.  In this brain chemical addiction  lesson students read articles on methamphetamine and take a quiz. 
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Curated OER

Vetern's Day, A Chance to Honor Those Who Served Our Country

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine some of the symbols, songs, and pledges that represent our country as well as the liberties they enjoy today due to those who served. They discuss the rules for displaying the United States Flag, practice folding the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Magic School Bus Holiday Special

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students learn the importance of recycling as they explore how things can be reused or recycled again and again.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Officer Buckle and Gloria

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars write a class letter to a local policeman asking him to come and talk to the class and create a list of safety tips as a class. Students research information on police dogs: type of dogs used, where they come form, how...
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Curated OER

Writing About Outdoor Activities

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss what they like about parks and make a list of different things they like to do there such as swing, run, play ball, ride a bike, or go on a hike. They discover the locations of some examples of National Parks and that...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth Day for a Small World

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore what it means to be a good steward of the environment. In this Earth Day lesson, students create watercolor pictures of how to take care of the earth. They brainstorm ideas for an Earth Day project.
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Curated OER

Facts into Action

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students role play chosen scenario about smart decision making. For this drug awareness lesson, students discuss the danger associated with drug abuse. They practice how to make careful choices when faced with a difficult situation.
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Curated OER

I'm Falling For You!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to the concept of gravity by observing different objects being dropped from a high point. In groups, they complete the same activities Galileo did and record their observations. To end the lesson, they...
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Curated OER

Philanthropy in Literature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research philanthropy in three genres: a play, a fable, and a parable. Students read an Aesop fable and answer questions in groups. Students complete steps in two worksheets from 'The Good San Franciscan' and 'Someone Should.'...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Actions Speak Louder [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this lesson, learners examine the role of the media in promoting a service project. They will create relevant media materials, implement a service project and then reflect on the results.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 3: Money in Our Community

For Teachers K - 1st
Lesson focuses on how and why money circulated within our community. Being able to discern the difference between things we need and things we want is one of the foundational concepts for using money wisely. Goods and services are things...
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Utility Worker

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Listen to and read about utility workers and the services they provide to local communities.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Adventures in Math: Lesson 5: Make a Difference

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
How can sharing with others improve our community and the lives of people throughout the world? In this lesson, learners will attempt to entice others to support a charity of their choice.
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Pediatrician

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Listen to and read about pediatricians and the services they provide our communities.
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Mayor

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the mayor of Hilo, Hawaii and what his duties include, as students read and listen to this book.
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Police Officer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Listen to and read about the roles and responsibilities of a local police officer.
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Librarian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Listen to and read about librarians and the roles they fulfill in local communities.
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Pizza Maker

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Listen to and read about a pizza maker's responsibilities.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Service Pioneers [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students learn how civil rights pioneer Ruby Bridges and Congressman John Lewis helped to improve their communities.
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eBook
Scholastic

Scholastic: Listen and Read: Veterinarian

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Listen to and read about veterinarians and the roles they fulfill in our communities.