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Space Science

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the objects in our solar system.  In this space lesson students identify and describe planets, then classify them as terrestrial or gaseous.
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Basic Feature Interviewing

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students act as reporters to develop interview skills. In this interview lessons, students develop the skills needed to use anecdotes and quotes to make an interview interesting. They practice asking questions over and above the 5 W's so...
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Pendemonium - The Posse in Australia

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars revise letters focusing their revision on comma and periods usage. For this creative grammar lesson, students watch a video on commas and periods, write a letter to a partner without the use of commas or periods, and...
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Career Exploration

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students investigate possible career paths in forestry they may pursue.  In this vocational lesson plan, students discover the many careers possible in the world of science by researching teacher approved career websites on the Internet....
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Recuerdos De Mis Vacaciones Mexicanas.

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students are presented with five items found in a suitcase to reflect upon the experience of a Mexican vacation. They use realia to produce a journal entry about one of the objects and its uses. The item is then brought to the front of...
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Making Sense

For Teachers K
Students use self-correcting strategies if they are stuck on a word in a simple sentence. For this reading lesson plan, students look at the covers of many books, and use the picture on the cover to help them figure out what the title...
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Techno Hero

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore digital communication by creating a slide-show presentation. In this PowerPoint presentation lesson, 1st graders research a famous hero using search engines and other Internet tools. Students create a PowerPoint...
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Planning a Bluegrass Festival

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explain how bluegrass music gained popularity across the country and around the world. They describe the roles of artists, patrons and music organizations in producing bluegrass music festivals. In addition, they use a variety...
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Discovering Dinosaurs: Planning your Summer Vacation

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students use the online Atlas of Canada to gather information about places in Canada.
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Holidays and Hotels

For Students 7th - 9th
Students pairs discuss common activities associated with vacations and hotels. In this language arts learning exercise, students complete fill-in-the-blank and matching activities, as well as engage in conversation starters.
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Constitution in the Classroom: The Right to Vote

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
The system of checks and balances is integral to the functionality of the United States government. Learn more about the ways the three branches of the government work together—and about the limitations of their power—with an informative...
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Level 3--Maintaining Employment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine and define an extensive list of vocabulary words that refer to employment, including the Employee Assistance Program, as well as the keeping of a job. They complete a variety of activity sheets to assist them.
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Making a Travel Brochure

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research the cities in Florida and discuss information about that city.  In this travel brochure activity, 3rd graders develop a list of attractions, slogan, and find facts about the city they are studying.  Students work...
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Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Follow the Jones family on their summer vacation by adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denonminators. Pupils compute how much luggage space is filled, how much chicken is eaten, and what distances are covered both by car and on...
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Planting Trees to Help the Planet

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students react to a series of statements about trees, then read a news article about the planned planning of millions of trees to celebrate Arbor Day. In this planting trees lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion...
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Navigating Around the United States

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students calculate mileage and determine how long a trip take and what stops are necessary as they plan a vacation within the United States. They take money, food, lodging and gas into account for budgeting purposes.
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Giving a Persuasive Speech

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how to plan their own thoughts, write down specific notes, and prepare to give their speech on a topic from the list. They take a specific side and present their arguments to the class.
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Pretend Memoirs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Elementary schoolers explore the concept of a memoir. The teacher tells a story from his/her childhood as an example of what a memoir is; a written account of one's past. The kids are asked to pretend that they are now adults, and are...
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Our Solar System

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners explore the solar system on the internet and video programs. They investigate the names of each planet and their places in the solar system. They chose their favorite planet and design an advertisement to sell a vacation to...
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Descriptive Writing

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use descriptive words to write a recipe. They use the theme of Spring describing what would make for the perfect spring break, vacation, or day. They write their recipe on a recipe card and display their recipes on the...
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Alien Math

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify combinations and patterns in this lesson. They manipulate an alien picture with 10 arms - 5 red and 5 blue. They use an individual alien picture to identify as many combinations as possible. Students compare...
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Techno Celebrate

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners explore world traditions by utilizing computer programs. In this Internet research lesson, students utilize the TechnoCelebrate digital database to locate information regarding cultural celebrations. Learners utilize Microsoft...
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What If ...? Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this disaster preparedness instructional activity, students imagine they are vacationing on an island where a tsunami is predicted. Students answer 4 questions about the precautions they would take, the supplies they would need and...
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The Differences Among Us

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare cultures. In this writing skills instructional activity, students collaborate to chart the tradition and cultural beliefs of their classmates. Students use their finding to write comparative essays regarding the...