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Radio Broadcasting Before Television
Young scholars compare the radio to other forms of mass communication. In this Radio Broadcasting Before Television lesson, students learn the different types of radio shows in the 1920s and 30s. Young scholars write and perform radio...
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The Looking Glass
Sixth graders investigate the intention behind artists' works and contemplate the notion that art mirrors life. They respond orally and in writing to a painting and recognize that seeing the whole picture can offer a different ...
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Peace Corps Challenge Game - Traditional Greetings
Students study the cultural greetings that exist around the world. In this cultural traditions lesson, students discuss how people greet each other. Students then research the various greetings different cultures use. Students practice...
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Community Culture Trunk
Second graders examine the similiarities and differences between the various cultures represented in their class. After being read a story about immigration, they identify things they would have to bring with them if they were moving to...
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Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding Contemporary Cultures
Fourth graders compare and contrast folk songs from different cultures. In this music instructional activity, 4th graders listen to and list the attributes of selected Japanese and American folk songs. Students discover the customs,...
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Activity Plan 4-5: I'm Graphing to Know You!
Students create graphs about themselves to learn more about one another. For this early childhood math lesson, students record information about one another as they make picture graphs.
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How Many? How Much?
First graders recognize and learn the value of coins. For this instructional activity on money, 1st graders read the book Monster Money by Grace Maccarone, discuss the role of money in society, identify various coins, and explore making...
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Predictable Chart/Sentence Building with "Goodnight Moon"
First graders work on a series of modeled reading and writing lessons based on "Goodnight Moon." students work on pages of a predictable class book.
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What Weather When and Where?
Students learn the difference between hard news and feature writing. They choose one of these news styles to write a compelling weather-related article based on interviews with local sources.
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Silence: A Key to Successful Reading
Learners explore silent reading. They discuss how to choose their own reading materials and how to tell if a book is right for them. Students read a book silently to themselves for ten minutes. They write a message about what they...
Perkins School for the Blind
Telephone Skills
What kid doesn't love talking on the phone? Learners with visual and intellectual disabilities get comfortable using several types of telephones. They begin by examining the phone, dialing, answering the phone, and then they work into...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Hello's Heard Around the World
This lesson engages students in learning how to say "hello" in several different languages. Students will observe pictures and make predictions about the types of cultures represented. Students will use word strips and sing songs related...
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Say "Hello" to the World
A lesson plan to help students celebrate the many different languages of the world. Students explore different ways to say "hello" in many languages and develop an appreciation for other languages and cultures.