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Visiting the Arctic Circle

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils familiarize themselves with the Arctic Circle by locating it on a globe and wall map. They discuss they climate in the North Pole and the reasons for its low temperatures. They compare and contrast the climates of the Arctic...
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The Library Caper

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use a graphic organizer to identify polices and procedures for borrowing library media center materials. They demonstrate the ability to locate, retrieve, and handle media and equipment. Students demonstrate an appreciation...
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Letters from Lincoln

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the childhood of Lincoln and pioneer life in early Indiana. Students respond to literature and write a story using historical fiction. Students explore the writings of President Lincoln and the pioneer community...
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Phenomenology Lesson Plan #7: Theme Part 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students summarize the Phenomenology unit in this lesson plan. They identify character and universal themes from different films. They create a ten question survey for reviewer responses.
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Use of Digital Cameras

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students make observations of frogs by taking pictures of a frog and writing about its structual and behavioral characteristics. They insert a photo in Word and add text boxes and arrows for labeling.
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Let's Celebrate Diwali!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students list prior knowledge of Diwali. They listen to books. Students compare and contrast Diwali to other celebrations. They create a project. Students create a letter to parents explaining about Diwali and the Diya. They ask an...
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Citizenship

For Teachers 1st
First graders come up with ideas that make other students good or bad citizens in the classroom. In this citizenship lesson plan, 1st graders write their ideas in a chart.
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Let's Celebrate Christmas!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Pupils compare and contrast Christmas with a variety of other holidays. They listen to the books "The Light of Christmas" and "Christmas," and generate a list about Christmas using Kidspiration computer software. Students discuss...
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Munsch mania

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders choose a Robert Munsch poem to interpret. For this language arts lesson, 3rd graders interpret their chosen poem by either acting it out or through illustrations. Once the interpretations are complete, students send their...
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Novel Study Unit of The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders will speak and listen to explore, clarify, extend, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences. They will be able to communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally...
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Ecosystems II

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson that is about the concepts related to the careful balance of an ecosystem. They identify the beneficial and harmful relationships that can exist with diverse populations in an ecosystem. The lesson includes...
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Story Elements

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use several pieces of literature to identify specific story elements. In this story elements lesson, 6th graders analyze the story element of character, character traits, and setting for the example stories. Students work...
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Philanthropy: What Is It?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students hear stories of philanthropists, discuss what philanthropy is, and create a philanthropy poster.
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Lesson Plan on the Edmund Fitzgerald

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders describe the weather conditions and location of the Edmund Fitzgerald when it sank in Lake Superior.
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Journal Writing: Daily Activities

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use present tense verb endings by describing his/her routine daily activities, demonstrating verb endings. They listen to teacher's description, taking notes. They write their own journal entries about their own daily routines.
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Do Not Open Until May 2000!

For Teachers K
Students create a time capsule. In this time capsule lesson plan, students collect and record data about themselves to be stored in a time capsule that will be opened at the end of the year. 
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The Impact of History: A Conversation with a Parent

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders interview parents about certain historical events. In this historical interview lesson plan, 7th graders create a web of events about historical events. Students interview their parents or grandparents about the event and...
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What Your Signature Means to You and Others

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss significance and value of writing their signatures on various documents, recall times they have signed their names, and demonstrate understanding that signatures are important representations of people, and symbols of...
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Ecological Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students apply the ecological pyramids of numbers and biomass with an activity using topographic maps. In this trophic level lesson, students work in groups using a topographic map to determine the number of organisms that can live in an...
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Lincoln's Spot Resolutions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the controversy and varying points of view leading up to the 19th century Mexican War. They research examples of anti-war movements throughout history and write editorials about their findings.
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Fraction Clocks

For Teachers 1st
First graders use a clock to practice telling time and using fractions. They review the different parts of the clock and play a game using time. They help each other with telling time.
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Scientific Tools

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students list different uses for common scientific instruments. They identify appropriate instruments to measure length, temperature, and mass. Pupils are given a copy of the "Science Tools" task sheet, students place the correct number...
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Whose Shoes?

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore the meaning of objects. Students conduct research on the history of shoes, and write an imaginary story about a pair of shoes. They host a group presentation to share their stories.
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Baseball Math

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars collect data on baseball plays. For this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions based on their observation. They calculate what the probability is that a favorable outcome would happen.