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Activity
Michigan State University

Wanted Dead or Alive

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Wanted! Pests are on the loose! Here, class members create a wanted poster highlighting one pest. Posters includes a picture, description, and signs of pest activity. 
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Printables
The Science Spot

Wanted

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Wanted: Dead or Alive! Use a worksheet that features a wanted poster in your class to work on descriptive details and illustrations. A fun way to assess what kids are learning.
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Lesson Plan
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Pirate Wanted Poster

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the character traits of a 17th and 18th century pirate by internet research and the creation of a Pirate "Wanted" Poster using iPhoto and a program called Comic Life.
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Common Sense Media

Should I Share? Poster

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Whether or not you use mobile devices for learning in your classroom, this poster is a must for every school. Readers follow a simple flowchart to determine whether or not to share a photo of a friend online.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Descriptive Writing

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze descriptive writing. In this writing lesson, 2nd graders read a story with a villain, describe the villain in words, and create a Wanted Poster describing him on paper.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tropical Travel choices

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars recognize the difference between needs and wants. In this tropical travel lesson, students observe a coin from the Northern Mariana Islands and plan a trip.  Young scholars read text about the island and complete a "weigh...
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Lesson Plan
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Needs and Wants

For Teachers 1st
First graders recognize the difference between needs and wants.  In this treaty lesson, 1st graders chart their needs and wants to be used in making a treaty.  Students negotiate what should be in the treaty based on the importance of...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Wanted! Al Capone!

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Al Capone worksheet, learners fill in a wanted poster about Al Capone. Students can fill in whatever they want to make this poster noticeable for his capture.
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Lesson Plan
Captain Planet Foundation

Which Plant Is Which?

For Teachers 5th
Learn about dichotomous keys, plant identification, and how to care for the planet with a lesson that includes several hands-on and innovative activities. Kids go on a plant scavenger hunt and classify the plants that they find...
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Activity
Weebly

Phases of Life Poster Project

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Now this is a clever approach to familiarizing aspiring astronomers with the phases of the moon! They first record the specific dates for ten special events in their lives. Then they use an online moon phase calendar to find out which...
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Activity
Spreading Gratitude Rocks

Gratitude Quote Poster

For Teachers K - 12th Standards
According to Cicero, "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." Pupils explore similar inspirational quotes after watching a time-lapse video. Next, scholars interpret one of the quotes by creating...
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Unit Plan
Columbus City Schools

It's the Heat and the Pressure?

For Teachers 6th Standards
Ready for a change? Give a comprehensive collection of metamorphic materials a try! With the assortment of printables and lab activities, you won't be under pressure to keep things lively. The unit culminates by having pupils complete an...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

People making a difference

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils identify resources that all humans need and compare needs and wants. In this needs and wants lesson plan, students discuss with their teacher situations in which people need or want items and how some people don't have the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It's All in the Making: Our Local Organizations

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners study African American nonprofit organizations. In this nonprofit organizations lesson plan, students discuss African American organizations. Learners research the NAACP and NUL website. Students design posters for both groups....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The All About Me Poster

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
First and second graders become familiar with the components of a biography. In this language arts lesson, pupils create an "All About Me" page using components of a biography. They also create an interractive poster, and work with a...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Creating a Memorial Day Poster Poem

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Does your class know about the meaning of Memorial Day? Discuss the history of the holiday in this lesson plan, which prompts elementary and middle schoolers to create word webs of ideas about the holiday. Additionally, they create poems...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Elementary Economics:Making Smart Choices

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners understand what good and bad choices are in regards to money and review and reinforce the value of each coin. They identify parts of a story as well as the sequencing. They then create their own sequence of events in words...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wanted Poster

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners examine a fairy tale character of their choice in great detail. They create a wanted poster that includes the following: a picture of the character, a written description of his/her appearance, a reward amount, and reasonthe...
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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Making Variables More Concrete

For Teachers 8th - 10th
When teaching about the different types of variables, practice is the key.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Choice of Voice

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Team work can produce great results. Your class will analyze the design, news content, and demographic profiles of local alternative newsweeklies. They then design and write articles for their own community working together as editorial...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Earth Day Poster

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students promote Earth Day. For this Earth Day lesson, students create an Earth Day catch phrase and use graphic art design principles to make an Earth Day poster.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Most Wanted Villians

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students review the characteristics of various characters in fairytales. As a class, they review the story details and create a concept map using a software program. They create their own wanted poster of the villians in the fairytale to...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Horror Tales: What Makes Them Spooky?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Before you jump into this instructional activity, be aware there is little to work with. That being said, the ideas are solid and will be brought to life with a little Halloween spirit. Learners examine horror as a sub-genre, and...
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NPR

Partners In Winning The War Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How propaganda was used to change the concept of women's roles during World War II is the focus of an online exhibit provided by the National Women's History Museum. Packed with propaganda posters and pictures, the packet points out how...