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History of Famous Women

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the famous women who changed society by setting positive examples.  In this equality lesson, students research a female person who had a positive effect on the world by fighting for her equal rights.  Students choose...
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Star Gazing

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate what an astronomer is and what he studies in the solar system.
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Who Works Here?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders list all of the workers in their school. They interview them to find out more about each occupation.
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Owning Your Own Business

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders consider the type of business they might like to own. They design an advertisement for this business. They prepare questions that they could ask each other, as owners of various businesses. Guest speakers could be utilized.
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Writing a Job Pamphlet

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils write and create a pamphlet describing the occupation they are interested in. They use the steps of the writing process to present the facts about their occupation.
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Beastly Careers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss careers related to pets and animals. They talk about their own pets and investigate animal careers that interest them. They write a paper and draw a picture of their choice career.
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What I Really Care About

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the concept of values and apply it to what they think is important. Different situations are analyzed to see if their values are maintained.
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Career Resources

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the various resources available in which they can research careers.
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TV TELLS IT ALL

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils identify the influence of television on gender roles and talk about how they are changing.
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Remembering Anne Frank

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the life of Anne Frank. In a class discussion, students discuss the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany. They analyze the sacrifices Anne Frank and her family made in order to assist others.
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Visual Elements in the Giant Kites of Guatemala: Shape, Rhythm, and Color

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students view pictures of and discuss geometric shapes included in kites from Guatemala. They discuss the repetition of shapes and how that creates a motif. Students draw three concentric arches across their paper. They create a design...
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Healthy Eating

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss healthy eating choices. They explore the components of a balanced diet and the importance of a balanced diet to growth and wellness. Students discuss the types of nutrients in fruits and vegetables that are...
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Ryerson University: Cyber Respect and Online Kindness: Cyberbullying [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource contains information about cyberbullying, and offers guidance on how to report it and navigate it with cyber respect and online kindness.
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Prairie Traveler: A Handbook for Overland Expeditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Written in 1859, this handbook provided pioneers with valuable guidance on everything from choosing which route to gake to the west, to what kinds of tents to use, to how to deal with Indians. It was an invaluable source for those making...