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Math with M&M's

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First graders create number sentences.  In this math lesson, 1st graders use M&M's to make number sentences.  Students create charts using the color of the M&M's as data.
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Gummy Bear Picture Graph

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate picture graphs. In this graphing lesson, 1st graders create a picture graph with the x-axis being number and the y-axis being color. Students sort their gummy bears by color and use pictures of colored bears...
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Global Warming and Hurricanes: Is an Increase in the Number of Stronger Hurricanes an Indicator of Global Warming

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate whether stronger hurricanes are signs of global warming. In this environmental science lesson, 9th graders research both sides of the issue about global warming. They debate for or against this issue in class.
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Maya Mystery

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use the Internet and e-mail to research the Mayan culture. They participate in "Mayaquest" and create a multimedia presentation and a visual product of what they find in their research.
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Finding My Hat

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the Korean culture through the book, Finding My Hat. They read and discuss the book in literature circles and write in response journals after each chapter. Comparing the main character to themselves, they note the...
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Logic Plus Math Equals Critical Thinking

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Logic problems can be an integral part of the school day.
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Researching America's History

For Teachers 4th - 6th
By delving into the lives of Americans, both famous and not so famous, students can learn about history.
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Point-Slope Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the point-slope form of linear equations and graph lines in the point-slope form. After completing the point-slope equation, they identify the slope of a line through a particular point. Students explain the...
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The Strength of the Muscular System

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the strength of the muscular system. They explore voluntary and involuntary muscle movement and discuss the types of muscles: cardiac or heart, skeletal, and smooth. They visit stations to answer questions...
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Philanthropic Beliefs of Native Americans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the tradition of giving and sharing in early Native American communities. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students define the term philanthropy, list 3 traditions of Native American giving and sharing, and identify 3...
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Discovering Our Legacy of Giving

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the characteristics of philanthropists.  In this cross- curricular lesson, 7th graders evaluate the character traits of people from a film. Students write a metaphor about responsibility to community.
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The Voyage

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the Louisiana Purchase. In this Lewis and Clark Expedition lesson, students watch the PBS video about the expedition and then complete worksheets based on details of the expedition and review the expedition...
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study the life and music of the composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. They practice listening for the downbeat of a musical selection. They participate in a physical exercise where they march around in a circle and clap to the...
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Integration of Photography with Other Learning Experiences

For Teachers K - 7th
Students studied photography in order to establish individual vision, creative thinking and writing skills while communicating ideas and emotions. They exhibit their work.
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Spend, Save, Invest or Donate

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this personal finance lesson, students consider economic choices and why people donate to causes. Students investigate the processes of borrowing money and investing money in the lesson as...
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Sharing Our Legacy of Giving

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students research or interview a local philanthropist. Students write a biography about the philanthropist and share it with others.
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Traveling Back in Time

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students recall memories from childhood and share them with the class. In this memory activity, students listen to the book Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and determine the types of memories people have. Students look for items from...
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Where Does It All Come From?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students analyze a reading selection. In this community instructional activity, students read a story about how community helps a family in need. Students discuss their community organizations and how they help those in need.
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Maria Callas

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Maria Callas and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Ecosystems, Habitats and Survival

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the habitats of animals and people, how they are developed and maintained, and what factors affect shelter selection. They create a classified ad that describes a specific animal's habitat.
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Biomes Around The World

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the six major biomes found in the world and choose one for further research and presentation. Using internet sources, they identify the major characteristics of their biome and synthesize their information into a...
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Life Shields

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create shields representing what they value most. In this art lesson, students observe shields in the book The Legend of the Bluebonnet and create their own shields depicting the four things they value most in life.
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I Am a Star

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the unique qualities of themselves and others. For this character education lesson, students read the book A Unicorn Named Beulah Mae and create a paper star displaying their unique personality traits.
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Stones, Bones & Telephones: Analyzing Artifacts Using Bloom's Taxonomy

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders define metacognition, Bloom's Taxonomy, and artifacts. They, in groups, try to identify a mystery artifact using the Artifact Analysis sheet. They present their findings to the class.

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