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MND Sound Ball Activity
Students are introduced to Act II, scene 1, lines 188-244 of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They explore and analyze how dramatic lines can have varied interpretations by playing a game of sound ball utilizing a list of vocabulary words...
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Water Cycle Boogie
Students explore the water cycle. They learn the "Water Cycle Boogie." Students create hats to represent the different parts of the cycle and learn hand motions to go with the words of the song. Students practice singing the song and the...
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Ping Pong Soccer
Seventh graders demonstrate basic soccer concepts using hand-eye coordination and a paddle and a ping pong ball. In small groups, they play a traditional game of soccer, but with each student using a ping-pong paddle with the object...
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IT'S PLAY TIME
Middle schoolers focus on several objects which causes them to move in different directions during this outdoor activity.
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Book Title: 12 Ways to Get to 11 by Eve Merriam
Students complete activities to explore number sequence. For this number arrangements lesson, students play a game of finger flash and then read the book 12 Ways to Get to 11. Students count and track the amounts in the book to make an...
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Responsible Decision-Making
Ninth graders accurately identify, illustrate, and evaluate a decision based on the six steps of the decision making model.
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Book Title: Counting Crocodiles by Judy Sierra
Students explore number sequence in a variety of activities. In this number practice lesson, students play a game of finger flash and read the book Counting Crocodiles. Students discuss the counting elements in the book and chart the...
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Catching and Throwing Circuit
Students practice their catching and throwing skills. In this physical education instructional activity, students participate in a circuit activity that requires them to catch and throw using a variety of equipment.
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FACS: Family Dynamics (Family)
Pupils study the family unit through a PowerPoint presentation, worksheets, group activities, and by creating a limerick. They examine attributes and issues related to family life.
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Size Small School
Students explore the concept of scale and ratio. For this scale and ratio lesson, students work in groups to measure a given space such as a hallway, office, or gym. Students measure their area using a meter stick. ...
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Looking After Our Pets
Students explore animal lifestyles by illustrating images. In this pet care lesson, students discuss their own pets and the conditions animals need to survive in both nature or a home. Students draw snakes and complete an activity sheet...
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A Graveyard Scavenger Hunt
Students engage in the lesson that covers local community history by taking a field trip to a local graveyard. They do various activities prepared by the teacher that includes finding local important people who once lived in the community.
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Origami
Students create paper cranes using the art of Origami from Japan as a basis. This lesson includes three lesson enrichment activities, a vocabulary list, and ideas for possible origami materials.
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i-Density Crisis
Eighth graders determine the density using mass and volume. For this science lesson, 8th graders explain why some materials float or sink. They estimate the density of objects based on whether it floats or sinks in a liquid of known...
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Prairie Field Trip
Students study prairie conservation and the plant and animal life within. For this prairie life lesson students divide into groups and complete a lab activity.
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The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Students participate in a research project that is focused upon the subject of The Japanese Tea Ceremony. They find the information and present the findings in writng. On day 3 of this lesson students have their own tea ceremonies.
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Tae-Bo
Seventh graders explore physical fitness by performing Tae Bo. In this physical education activity, 7th graders practice using mixed martial arts techniques by completing a Tae Bo fitness exercise in class. Students reflect...
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VECTORS
Ninth graders explore vectors. In this vectors lesson students complete a lab activity.
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Morning Girl
Fifth graders read the novel "Morning Girl" by Michael Dorris. Using the text, they compare and contrast the two cultures, Arawak and Taino in the novel and research the landing of Columbus in San Salvador. They create a family tree...
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It Takes Two To Tangle
Young scholars utilize strategies to comprehend literature. They write stories with diverse vocablulary that incorporate the difference between internal and external conflict. They make sure that the stories use methods of managing and...
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"First Day of School - Make a Puzzle"
Third graders create a puzzle piece to be included in a class puzzle. They are given one puzzle piece, and they decorate it using symbols/drawings which are personal to them such as hobbies, interests, or self-portrait. The pieces are...
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Leaning Tower of Pasta
Students experiment with different structures to determine which ones are able to handle the greatest amount of load using spaghetti and marshmallows. They discuss how engineers design buildings, construct their buildings and complete a...
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"Old Glory"
Youngsters study and discuss the history and importance of the American Flag. They explain the meaning of the Stars and Stripes, the name "Old Glory," and discover when and how the flag is displayed. This well-designed plan has many...
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Mercalli Scale Illustrated
Students study the Mercalli Scale and analyze how it is used to rate earthquakes. They construct a booklet with drawings that represent each rating of the scale. They study why engineers develop rating scales for earthquakes.