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Now Hear This!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create a model of the inner ear. In this hearing lesson, students follow a series of directions to build a working model of the inner ear, then observe how the parts react to a variety of sounds.
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Music- Found-Object Orchestra

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students construct simple musical instruments. In this music lesson, students read the text Max Found Two Sticks and construct their own instruments from classroom materials.
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Habari Gani: What is the News?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Display creative works of art after learning about Kwanzaa. Kindergartners hear stories about the history of Kwanzaa and its celebrations. They then create artwork, practice African dances and listen to African music.
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Metallic Sounds

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students differentiate between metallic and non-metallic sounds. In this music lesson, students listen to the audio clip of "March" and march in time with the music. Students identify the metallic sounds in the music piece. Students...
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Reading: A Talk on the Effects of Music on Our Brains

For Students 6th - 7th
In this reading an interview transcript worksheet, students read the transcript from an interview with Daniel Levitin who was a psychologist interested in the effects of music on the human brain. Students then answer 10 true and false...
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Gifts of All Sizes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this stewardship lesson, students consider human capacity for generosity as they read folktales from different cultures that feature characters giving of themselves.
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Vocabulary Reading Test Lesson 1

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this vocabulary assessment activity, students use the word bank, listen to definition clues to determine which words to write, and create sentences using the words in context. Students complete 36 activities.
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Idiom Quizzes - D

For Students 4th - 6th
In this recognizing idioms that begin with the letter D online/interactive worksheet, students read sentences and choose an idiom to replace the expression in parenthesis. Students choose 25 multiple choice answers.
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The Battle of Fort Moultrie

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution lesson, 8th graders examine the Battle of Fort Moultrie and create their own historical narratives regarding the event.
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The Clever Monkey Rides Again

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore a West African folktale. In this folktale lesson, students read the book The Clever Monkey Rides Again and discuss the trickster characters from the tale. Students participate in a discussion about the folktale and...
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Growing Gold

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore a folktale from India. In this folktale lesson, 1st graders read the tale, Growing Gold and discuss facts about India. Students construct the national flag of India from construction paper. Students also participate...
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4th Grade Science

For Teachers 4th
In this physical science worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about force, simple machines, communication and more. Students complete 25 questions.
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K-2: Dino-Rhythms

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders read rhythm notation and combine four-beat rhythms. In this rhythms lesson, 2nd graders read quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter rests in rhythms that are written on dinosaur shapes. They clap, snap, or stamp out the...
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Faces of the Past: Boys in the Civil War

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students investigate the role of boys during the American Civil War. In this Civil War Research lesson plan, students study the contributions of young Union and Confederate men to the war effort. Students also make classroom...
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Identifying the Beat

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders listen to various songs. In this musical properties instructional activity, 6th graders work in groups to identify musical selections, practice tapping the beat, review time signatures, and identify the meter of different...
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Identifying Figurative Language From Edgar Allan Poe

For Students 8th - 10th
In this figurative language worksheet, students identify the figurative language technique being used in each of the 10 sentences. The sentences are based on Edgar Allan Poe's literary work.
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Toy Cupboard Prepositions

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this online/interactive recognizing correct preposition usage worksheet, students observe toys on shelves and choose the correct prepositions to complete the locations of specific toys. Students choose 18 answers. 
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Breaking News English: Africa

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Africa activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Irregular Verbs

For Students 4th - 5th
In this irregular verbs practice instructional activity, students write 10 verbs in both the past tense and past participle. Students must also fill in some blanks with the missing irregular verb forms. 
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Symbolism - Peace

For Students 8th - 12th
In this symbolism worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about war and peace that utilze symbols. Students then respond to 2 short answer questions.
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Hispanic Arts: Visual Arts, Dance and Music

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students observe global cultures by listening to music and watching videos. In this Latin American dance lesson, students define merengue, salsa and other dances from the Hispanic culture while listening to Latin rhythm music. Students...
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Lesson Plan to Accompany Psalm of Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and analyze the poem, "Psalm of Life," by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. They create a Footsteps Quilt, developing quilt squares to represent each goal and gift they would leave as a gift to humanity.
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Boombox Classroom: Migration of Music

For Teachers K - 1st
In this music worksheet, students draw quarter notes and half notes. The lesson is dependent on classroom access to a musical lesson from Boombox classroom, found at the Sweet Bird Classics home page.
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Counting Objects: Numbers 1 and 2

For Students Pre-K - K
In this counting activity, students color either 1 or 2 objects in sets, as indicated. A reference web site is given for additional activities. 

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