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In Our Own Voice
Students, after being introduced to poetry in the language arts class, prepare to produce a product by identifying and writing a variety of different types of poetry. They utilize digital cameras, camcorders, computers and the multimedia...
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Polar Bear Literacy Activity
Students generate vocabulary words synonymous or related to "noise." In this literacy lesson, students listen to the book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear? by Bill Martin and Eric Carle and discuss the meaning of vocabulary words...
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What If?
Young scholars examine the relationship between farmers and consumers. In this agriculture lesson, students explore supply and demand as they play an economics-based game.
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Louisiana
Students explore traditions of Louisiana. In this culture lesson plan, students discuss the traditions, food and culture of Louisiana. Students video themselves singing the state song to share with parents.
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Energy Agents in Action
Students share information about energy use and conservation. In this energy use lesson, students work as a production team to make an instructional video about basic energy information. They develop a short survey about energy use that...
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Shadow Play
Students investigate shadows. For this shadows and technology lesson, students listen to the book Ten Grouchy Groundhogs or Gretchen Groundhog, It's Your Day! and discuss how shadows are made. Students match objects to their...
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Digital Cloud Riddle Book
Students examine clouds. In this technology skill instructional activity, students identify different cloud types, observe and photograph clouds in nature, and print and write a riddle about the objects they see in the clouds.
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Virtual Travel Plan
Students navigate the web to prepare for an imaginary trip and record expenses involved. In this state culture and symbol lesson plan, students gather information to be used in a multimedia project.
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Underground Railroad
Students explore the Underground Railroad. In this U.S. history and technology lesson, students research an assigned topic related to the Underground Railroad, such as "abolitionist," "conductor," or "station houses." ...
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GPS Treasure Hunt for Knowledge
Middle schoolers examine themselves as being part of a global community. In this global community lesson, students investigate GPS systems. Middle schoolers gain knowledge on how the device works. Students discover that satellites...
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The Human Body- Skeletal System
Sixth graders record a video. In this skeletal system lesson, 6th graders review what they already know about the skeletal system and then watch a presentation. Students work in groups to discuss what they learned and write a script for...
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6 Word Digital Memoirs
Students discuss the idea of 6 word memoirs. In this technology lesson, students explore how using a small number of words sometimes is the best. Students practice using 6 word memoirs writing six words for various nursery rhymes and...
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Scavenger Hunt
Students participate in a science-themed scavenger hunt. In this science overview instructional activity, students search the school grounds for various objects, such as an insect, a sedimentary rock, and a form of sugar.
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A Day in the Life of a World War II Soldier Webquest
Students complete a web-quest into a day in the life of a World War II soldier. For this webquest lesson, students investigate what life was like for soldiers on the front lines during the second World War. They use note taking skills...
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Research project
Eighth graders explore reference materials and then complete a research project. In this research project lesson, 8th graders choose the best reference source to use. Students learn to correctly site sources for their project....
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A Family History
Students investigate their family history through pictures and writing. In this family history lesson plan, students research family, culture, food, music, religion, and clothing. Students gather pictures of their family and events....
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And Today's Guest Star Is...
High schoolers explore correct social behaviors. In this social skills lesson, students take turns modeling correct social behaviors in various settings. High schoolers write text for a social story and share them with the class.
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School Guides
High schoolers make a video. In this Spanish lesson, students write a script in Spanish for a tour of the school, map out the tour, and record the tour using a camcorder.
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Emerging Heroes
Twelfth graders define what a hero is and watch a video. In this hero lesson, 12th graders discuss the characteristics of a hero and list heroes and their attributes. Students read the poem Beowulf and identify...
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What is effective communication?
Students practice a series of communicaton activities. In this communication skills activity, students role play listening and active listening strategies to improve communication. Students write a set of guidelines for improving...
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3D Houses
Students construct 3-dimensional structures from 2-dimensional paper. They design and compile their structures to resemble a neighborhood community.
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A Zoo Book for All
A visit to the local zoo launches an integrated life science/ language arts research project into the habitat, feeding habits, offspring, lifespan, and other interesting facts about animals. Each group selects two animals to photograph...
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Flip Camera Christmas Lessons and Ideas
Students use a Flip camera to complete various projects about Christmas. In this Christmas and technology lesson, students write and record letters to Santa. Students write letters to Christmas characters and record them. Students make...
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What's the News?
Students investigate current events. In this current events lesson, students identify current events from newspaper articles and place them on a timeline.