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The High and the Flighty

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars study women aviators and act out a talk show-style interview with one of them. They plot Amelia Earhart's flights on a map.
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Clifford Learns About the Circus and So Do We!

For Teachers K
Students investigate the characteristics of different circus jobs and the animals commonly seen at the circus. They read a book about clowns and construct and perform a trick hot dog. Students also create a clown accordion book.
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Mapping India

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in an activity in which they place placards listing geographic features, landmarks, etc. in the correct place on a large fabric map of a given country. They also examine artifacts, photos, sounds/music, etc. from...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers Pre-K
Students learn about the foods of Italy. In this Italy lesson, students learn about the different types of food from Italy, create their own pizzas using paper and markers, share their pizzas with the class, and go to the cafeteria and...
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Love Your Neighbor: All The Rest is Commentary

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the phrases "Love your Neighbor" and "compromise". They interview another classmate to understand their opinions. They compromise with their classmates on a collaborative project.
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The Meaning of Flowers

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore the messages sent in bouquets. In this messages lesson, students research the meaning of various flowers by researching online. Young scholars draw a picture of a bouquet with the meanings of the flowers written...
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Compliment Tickets

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders complete activities to learn about giving and receiving compliments. In this compliment lesson, 5th graders receive compliments from their teacher. Students receive tickets when they get a compliment and then give a...
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Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

For Teachers All
Dramatic activities promote enjoyment of literature, increase reading comprehension, and help develop oral expression. It is important for children to engage in activities which help to develop their creative potential. Drama allows...
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Symposia: Scholarly Parties

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students hold a symposium during which students debate the benefits of democracy in ancient Greece and the United States. By doing this, students explain the role of symposia in ancient Greek culture and politics.
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Ethics and Philanthropy The Act of Sharing and Giving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers define ethics, and identify ways that they have practiced philanthropy in their own family. They listen to a book, write an essay, and identify a role model for philanthropy.
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National First Ladies' Library

Will Rogers

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners explore the concepts of irony and humor. They discuss Will Rogers' history and determine that he was a humorist who many viewed as very wise. They read quotes of Will Rogers and determine that everybody is ignorant, only on...
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Washoe Indians: Dat-so-la-lee

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the life and crafts of Washoe Indian, Dat-so-la-lee. In this Washoe Indians lesson, students read and study the life of Washoe Indian basket weaver Dat-so-la-lee. Students study images of her crafts and discuss the...
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Foods and Languages of the World

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students complete a painting. In this flags lesson, students are introduced to the Italian flag and discuss its similarities with the American flag. Students use red, white and green paint to paint a flag.
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Are You Ready for a Dog?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the role of pet ownership. In this pet responsibilities lesson, students discuss the responsibilities of pet ownership as well as the costs associated with it. Students discuss methods of adopting dogs.
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The Xmas Factor

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the mass marketing of Christmas. In this gift giving lesson, students visit selected websites to discover the history behind gift-giving, research marketing techniques, and consider giving alternative gifts.
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Congressional Scenarios

For Teachers 7th - 11th
In this U.S. government worksheet, learners read 12 scenarios pertaining to government intervention and determine what to do as lawmakers in response to each of the scenarios.
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Listening to Other

For Students Pre-K - 5th
In this listening to others learning exercise, students read a set of guidelines on how to be a good listener, then complete a set of discussion questions based on a referenced DVD. Suggestions for writing assignments and activities are...
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Choosing Where to Act

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students work together to reach a consensus about an issue. They examine a list of organizations and determine which ones meet a given set of criteria. They write supporting sentences for main ideas to end the lesson.
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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students compare the differences in insects and spiders and design a worksheet that teaches the differences. Students record on chart organizing the information about the pet, its food, habitat, exercise, and other ways to care for...
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Bossa Nova

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the creators of a musical style that is a cornerstone of popular music today. They examine how that style was born, grew, and became accepted in its home and around the world.
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New to School Student Booklets

For Teachers K
Students create a book about their school experience entitled, "(Student's name) Goes to School." They identify who their friends are and discuss and list them as one page in their booklets. Students also listen to a story read by the...
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Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Art Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week we learn that art communicates ideas and feelings.
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Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Van Gogh and Gauguin

For Students 9th - 10th
The Art Institute of Chicago examines the friendship of the postimpressionists Paul Gauguin and Vincent van Gogh during the period from 1887 to 1889.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold: Charles Demuth

For Students 9th - 10th
View a picture of Charles Demuth's painting "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold," and read how it was inspired by his friendship with poet William Carlos Williams and his poem "The Great Figure."

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