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Role of the Government

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Namely through discussion, get your opinionated scholars examining the roles of government- is it even necessary? They analyze the quote: "To be free, one must be chained," writing what it represents and then sharing. Consider...
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The Hat

For Teachers K - 1st
Honing reading and communication skills through the theme of farm animals is the focus of this lesson. Students read a book about Scandinavian farm animals and complete prediction journal activities. They complete a worksheet about the...
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Bright Hub Education

Jabberwocky - A Creative Writing Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Make some sense out of Lewis Carroll's famous nonsense poem "Jabberwocky." After reading through the poem, introduce the word portmanteau and send small groups off to alter the original poem. 
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Protecting Your Identity - and Helping Others Protect Theirs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the growing problem of identity theft. Using the internet, they research how it occurs, how to avoid it and what to do if you have been affected. They discover how state governments are dealing with the issue and...
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Utah Education Network (UEN)

Simplifying Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Sixth and seventh graders explore the concept of simplifying algebraic expressions. They review the order of operations and apply properties to simplify and compare them. The author suggests using a "Boxes Game" as a motivator to get...
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Utah Education Network (UEN)

The Distributive Property For Numerical and Variable Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Collaborate to research and share. Doesn't that sound great? Learners explore algebraic expressions, use Algeblocks to examine and compare numerical and variable expressions, and apply the distributive property. Examples and worksheets...
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Old Salem Speech

For Teachers 4th
The focus of the activity is rhythmic speech and 4/4 time. The topic of the activity is trades common in Old Salem during the colonial period. Learners will practice keeping time with their voices and body percussion. They will then...
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The Ideal Employee

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in role playing activities that help them practice successful job interview skills. They take part in mock interviews with employers from the surrounding area. This provides excellent feedback for students about their m
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Note-Taking Skills

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students take a closer look at their note-taking skills. In this communication lesson, students summarize information by taking notes using the various methods that their instructor presents to them.
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Religious Dissent

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students perform a readers theater about Anne Hutchinson and her religious dissent. In this religious dissent lesson plan, students re-enact her trial through the reader's theater.
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Very Important Points-Determine Importance

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate very important points in stories. In this reading comprehension lesson, 5th graders read a story and determine what the very important points are within the story by using notes and discussing what they feel the...
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Critical Reading- Air Pollution and Asthma

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read two different articles which present the scientific issue of asthma, the causes, and the rising rates in our society. Students read for facts and examine whether or not the scientists have a political point of view....
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Gathering, Evaluating, And Organizing Information for a Report

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students gather and organize information for a research report on a topic of their choosing. Each students selects a subject for their research. Using traditional and electronic data they reference four or more appropriate resources...
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Using Logos and Mission Statements to Communicate Sustainable Forestry Information

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars survey forestry foundations to see how they represent important information into their logos and mission statements. In this forestry lesson plan, students use the information to better understand visual representations...
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Listening To A Guest Speaker

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a lesson of listening to a guest speaker. They pay attention to the information and are active in taking notes, generating follow up questions, and summarizing the presentation. Students practice clear speaking...
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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Tin Relief

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students create a sun tin relief sculpture. In this Mexican art lesson, students incorporate line and form into a relief sculpture that they create of the sun.
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Baby Talk

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students read the story Toilet Tales and discuss the importance of using grown up words and not baby talk words. In this speaking lesson plan, students discuss how they are now in school and use appropriate language.
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Louisiana Purchase

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps to locate and describe the area purchased by the Louisiana Purchase. In groups, they write a letter to Thomas Jefferson in which they evaluate the topography, climate and geography of the land. They determine the land's...
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Early Explorers

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students answer short answer questions and participate in a role play where they are explorers being interviewed. In this early explorers lesson plan, students discuss why it is beneficial to be the first one in a place.
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Cause and Effect SDAIE Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read two Mexican folktales and discuss cause and effect. They draw a cause and effect relationship from one of the stories.
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Foundations of the Constitution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the Magna Carta and the Mayflower Compact.
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From Seeds to Plants

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review the process of plant reproduction and the role of seeds in that process. The students dissect a seed, analyze their finds, collect and record data, and make predictions about seed germination and plant growth.
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Delve Into Diseases

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research diseases that affect people all around the world and write about their research. In this diseases lesson plan, 5th graders answer questions about vaccines, facts, differences in diseases, and more.