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Graphing Nonlinear Equations
Students graph non-linear equations. In this algebra lesson, students investigate different polynomial functions and their shapes. They identify the different powers and zeros.
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Design a Space Station
Sixth graders investigate living in space. In this science lesson, 6th graders discuss what it is like to live in space and create their own space station or space city of the future.
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This Is Our Town
Students use digital cameras to document their community through the use of photographs, artwork and writing. They create a community tribute book that includes essays, artwork and pictures. Afterwards, they debate the benefits and...
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Community Explorations
Learners identify the strengths and weakness in their community. They take a community walk and take pictures of people interacting with the environment and the "green spaces" in their community. They then write a persuasive essay...
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Defining Trustworthiness
Students explore the trait of trustworthiness. In this character education lesson, students discuss the attributes of people they trust. Students create a group definition of trustworthiness.
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P & P "Portraits and Perspective" Digital Photography for Kids
Students use digital photography as a lesson on portraits and perspective. In this photography lesson, students explore their school grounds and take pictures using their cameras. Students' goal is to create architectural and portraiture...
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Introducing George Washington
Students write down facts about George Washington. For this lesson on our first president, students listen to a story about George Washington and retell four facts about him.
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A Visual History: Industry, Society, and Social Mobility in Hartford
Eleventh graders examine the industrialization of Hartford. In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze pictures in Hartford. Students participate in a gallery walk of artifacts.
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Sequencing
Second graders retell a story focusing on sequence. in this sequence lesson, 2nd graders read the story Carry Go Bring Come by Vyanne Samuels. They retell parts of the story and put them in the correct order.
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Changes in the Community: Diversity of Learners Adaptation
Students determine the rate of travel through Ohio based on mode of transportation: walking, horse bak riding, railroad, and car. They are asked to write a sentence explaining how they would determine how long each trip takes. Students...
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Kids With Cameras Make a Difference
Students use cameras to take pictures of their community and create an exhibit to raise money. In this cameras lesson plan, students learn basic photography techniques and send their money to the "kids with cameras" project.
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Essential to Autumn: Line, Shape, Color, Texture, Pattern, Rhythm, Emphasis, Movement, Balance, and Unity
Students explore the environment by learning about nature. In this art activity, students go on a walk and find objects to help in creating a picture, or collage representing whatever season is being discussed. Students write...
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Photojournalism: Documenting the Four Greatest Threats to Global Sustainability
Students study global sustainability by viewing photos. In this environment lesson plan students work in groups and create their own photo gallery.
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International Space Station
Pupils read and complete language arts activities about the International Space Station. In this International Space Station lesson plan, students read about the space station, and complete language arts activities that include...
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Humans and Trash
First graders identify items for trash or recycling. In this humans and trash lesson, 1st graders are given a piece of trash and must determine how an animal's habitat would be affected if the item was included. Students discuss how to...
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Crickets Guided Discovery
Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket. In this insect science instructional activity, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory. Students...
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Skeleton
First graders put a skeleton together and draw the main bones in the body. In this skeleton lesson plan, 1st graders learn about the main bones, and draw 8 out of 10 of them correctly.
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Reptile and Amphibian Defense Strategies
Students study the stages of the Eastern newt either by collecting a live specimen or from pictures. They note the colors of the eft stage before reading the "Eastern Newt Species Account" that shows the newt's life stages, migration,...
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Using Numbers in Everyday Situations
Students exercise the basic use of numbers in their everyday lives. In this numerical exercise, students discover the many ways numbers are used in everyday life. The students draw pictures showing examples of a time they have used...
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The Flight of the Bumble Bee
Students explore bumble bees. In this bee themed lesson, students listen to music inspired by bumble bees, create bee puppets, and complete a bumble bee coloring sheet.
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Troubadours
Students perform an original piece in the style of a Medieval troubadour. In this troubadour lesson, students discuss the role of the troubadour and identify facts from a story that a troubadour might share. Students listen...
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Transportation and Communication
Students take an in depth look at communication. In this communication activity, students discuss the effectiveness of codes, languages, and transportation in communication. Students participate in a problem solving activity that...
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Measuring to the Nearest Inch
Third graders use whole numbers and fractions to make connections between abstractions of the mathematical world and the real world. For this fractions and measurement lesson, 3rd graders identify, quantify groups , and measure...
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“Father of the CD” Dies
Students read and discuss an article pertaining to the invention of the CD as a life-changing product. In this ESL lesson, students complete a chart with a partner ranking various tech companies. Students answer true and...