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Ii is for Igloo
In this literacy instructional activity, learners look at the formation of the letter I and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Qq is for Question
In this literacy instructional activity, class members look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Qq is for Question
In this literacy worksheet, students look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Goods and Services
Second graders demonstrate their understanding of goods and services through group presentation. In this simplified economics lesson, 2nd graders are divided into groups representing a particular market. They then create posters with...
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The Tibet Question
Students examine the history or relations between China and Tibet. For this research skills lesson, students investigate the relationship between Tibet and China as they explore provided Internet links. Students write position papers and...
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Historical Witness: Social Messaging
Young scholars complete activities to study the propaganda elements from various war times. In this war propaganda lesson, students compare and contrast works of art from various viewpoints about war from varying social periods. Young...
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Junk Mail Jewelry
Students create jewelry from junk mail. In this visual art lesson, students use junk mail to design necklaces and bracelets.
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Marching to the Beat of a Different Drum
Students explore the American dream. In this contemporary music lesson, students analyze the lyrics of songs by Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, and David Massengill. Students create 3-D representations of the American dream and write...
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Editorial Cartoons: A Historical Example of Immigration Debates
Eleventh graders analyze political cartoons. In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders research the Chinese Exclusion Act and the current arguments about immigration to the United States. Students create a graphic...
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Lifestyles in the 13 Colonies
Seventh graders explore American colonial life. In this Colonial America lesson, 7th graders research Internet and print sources to create Inspiration projects on colonial America.
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NASA's Mars gamble pays off
Students read an article about NASA and Mars and complete short answer questions about the article. In this Mars lesson plan, students also create a scale model of the solar system.
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Cryptid Zoo
Students explore cryptids. In this story writing and technology lesson, students define "cryptid," write a short script, and draw an illustration for an imaginary animal character. Students read their script aloud into a microphone and...
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Bingo Brown and the Language of Love
Young scholars study credit and interest in a novel and consumer math activity. In this credit lesson, students read the book Bingo Brown and the Language of Love. Young scholars discuss the book and the ideas of credit, interest, and...
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Book Box
Students create a bookmark, book cover and book review for a book they read. In this nutrition meets literacy instructional activity, students read a book about food and complete creative projects based upon the book. Some of the ideas...
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The Old Folks Will Bless You and the Girls Kiss You
Fourth graders reflect on the Revolutionary War. In this Colonial America history lesson, 4th graders discuss various battles of the war, specifically the Battle of Cowpens. Students begin by watching a video chronicling that...
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Fabulous Felines: How to Choose the Purrfect Cat
Pupils investigate the concept of pet care and cats. In this cat lesson, students discuss responsibilities for pet care and take a cat quiz. Pupils discuss where to get their cats and how to care for them. Students may visit an animal...
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Help! There Are Too Many Dogs and Cats and Not Enough Homes!
Students discuss the importance of spaying and neutering pets. In this animal care lesson plan, students create a make believe animal shelter. They discuss what happens to animals in the shelter and if no one wants to take them home.
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Habitat, What is That?
Students explore animal habitats. In this environmental stewardship lesson plan, students match animals to their habitats in a classroom activity. Students also observe a firefly habitat and read Fireflies. Students create bulletin...
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Invention Convention
Eighth graders research how science and technology have evolved by studying inventions. In this invention lesson plan, 8th graders discuss inventions and work in teams to create an innovation to present at the Invention Convention....
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Waterworks
Young scholars investigate the water quality of a river. In this water quality lesson plan, students use microscopes, probing devices, and global positioning systems to determine water quality and create presentations on it.
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Political Cartoons About Community Problems
Students research problems faced by their community and create political cartoons for the issues. In this community problems activity, students brainstorm problems their community faces and draw a political cartoon for the problems....
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The Influence of Advertising
Students analyze advertisements and develop guidelines for viewing advertising. In this advertising instructional activity, students discuss print ads, TV commercials, and other examples of ads. Students survey their friends or relatives...
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Night of the Twister
Students use reading strategies for Night of the Twister. In this reading strategies lesson, students name five major catastrophes and books about each. Students complete a vocabulary section, make inferences and predictions, read the...
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Big Bubble Letter Poster
In this getting to know you worksheet, students follow the directions to create bubble letters for their names and then fill each letter with information about themselves.