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Contributions

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore the history of Canada by analyzing the First Nations' citizens. In this Native Canadian contributions lesson plan, students research the geography of Canada and create a book about the First Nations' involvement in...
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Finding the Ages of Rocks and Fossils

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice dating fossils. They learn the concept of "deep time"--that earth was formed billions of years ago. They experience excellent hand-outs and virtual age tutorial links.
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Cool! Awesome! What is it?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners work in small groups to brainstorm hypotheses about mysterious science photographs, read and interpret answers to the science photographs, cooperatively develop a set of clues for the images and develop their own science photo...
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Checks and Balances

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explain the structure and function of the United States government established by the Constitution. They set up a make-believe scenario: the 3 volunteers have been friends for a long time and have formed a club (the...
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WHO WE ARE

For Teachers K - 12th
Students work with Elders or a knowledgeable adult/expert to learn details of their culture which may include the language, dance, songs, art, and stories and create a play or poem which reflects aspects of their culture.
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BRIDGING THE GENERATION GAP

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a hypothesis about the attitudinal differences between generations, test their hypothesis with a survey, chart their findings, and present their answers to the class.
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Life on Earth and Beyond, Our Search for Answers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers in a special education classroom are introduced to how the universe and solar system was formed. Using the internet, they research the characteristics of Earth that support human life. In groups, they compare and...
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A Neighborhood Expedition

For Teachers K
Students plan and conduct an expedition through their neighborhood based on the techniques used by the Harriman Expedition to Alaska in 1899. They research the Harriman expedition on the internet and then create a route and collection...
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Rabindranath Tagore's The Home and the World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read Tagore's novel and discuss questions of personal development, its influence from culture and tradition, and the conflicting allegiances of family, marriage, friendship and politics. Students research swadeshi and...
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Canada's Constitutional Documents

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze one major constitutional document and the events surrounding it. They examine primary sources (historical documents) and draw conclusions from evidence. Students write an essay and may prepare a presentation of their...
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The Significant Contributions of Islamic Women to the Growth and Expansion of Islamic Civilization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read and explore the historical evidence that supports the viewpoint that Islamic women have made significant and lasting contributions to Islamic Civilization. They read and analyze secondary and primary sources relevant to...
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Landscaping for Wildlife

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify the essential elements needed for promoting wildlife habitat. They describe the terms used in habitat design and the shelter for wildlife. Students explore how to create a pond to support wildlife and how to create a...
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Earthquake Damage

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify that shaking may result in damage in the form of structural failure, soil liquefaction, and landslides. They also identify that earthquakes can cause damage that disrupts people's lives. Finally, students view a...
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Writing Magic

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students write a story. In this writing lesson plan, students are given a series of prompts to promote them in writing a story. The prompts include writing a free write, writing about characters, writing about a setting, writing about...
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Graphic Organizer Lesson

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate how to use graphic organizers. In this literary elements lesson, students are introduced to several types of graphic organizers and their purpose. Students read a book of their choice and complete a graphic organizer...
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Creating Character: Courage

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the concept of courage, both in themselves and in others. For this history and character education lesson, students discuss the characteristics of courage and what it means and how one can show it. Students listen to...
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Legislation: Passing a Bill in the Senate

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students debate a bill. For this Senate lesson plan, students investigate the steps of the House of Representatives when amending a bill that has passed. Students role-play law-making.
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Lesson Plans That Boost Reading Comprehension

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Reading comprehension is a cyclical process that can be supported with lesson plans that build students' knowledge and cognition.
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Calculator-Based Lessons Help Examine Real-World Data

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students may determine equations based on graphs and regression models.
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Statue of Liberty

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discuss aspects of the Statue of Liberty and create their own personalized statue. Students use symbols to represent themselves in their own drawings of the Statue of Liberty.
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Magazine Madness

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students look at pictures cut out of magazines to determine what is happening in the picture and predict what will happen next.
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Early Congress Proclaims Holidays

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students read about and discuss the historical effects of Congressional decision-making in the establishment of national holidays.
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Writing Personal Goals for the Summer

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read and discuss the book, Miss Rumphius. They go over new vocabulary included in the book and discuss the concept of setting goals. They set their own goals for the summer and present them using a graphic organizer...
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Does Everyone Agree?

For Students 6th - 8th
Learners choose the appropriate pronouns needed to fill in the blanks of six sentences. They then practice correcting the pronouns in five different sentences.