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The Legend of Freedom Hill

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book The Legend of Freedom Hill. For this reading lesson plan, 3rd graders complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short...
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Rainbow Joe and Me

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Rainbow Joe and Me. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, answer short answer questions, have discussions,...
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Worksheet
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Demosthenes Warns of Danger

For Students 6th - 12th
In this ancient Greece worksheet, students read the primary source "Demosthenes Warns of Danger," and then respond to 6 short answer questions based on the provided source.
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Valentine's Day

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create a flower, poem, and mailbox for someone to open on Valentine's Day. In this Valentine's Day lesson plan, students also write Valentine letters.
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Worksheet
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Trustworthiness

For Students 4th - 8th
In this trustworthiness worksheet, learners answer a set of true/false questions about whether or not they can be trusted, answer a set of questions about a referenced video and complete writing assignments and students activities as...
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Top Ten List

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are shown clips of Letterman's Top Ten Lists. They develop their own Top Ten List based on how not to be a friend. They share their lists with the class and brainstorm qualities that they would want to find in a friend.
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Charlotte's Web

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students compare the differences in insects and spiders and design a worksheet that teaches the differences. Students record on chart organizing the information about the pet, its food, habitat, exercise, and other ways to care for...
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Islam-Hajj and Eid-Ul-Adha: Panel Debate

For Students 6th - 9th
In this panel debate worksheet, students in teams assume one of the character roles for role play in a mock panel discussion which focuses on Islamic religious beliefs.
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The Bracelet

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this The Bracelet worksheet, students read the book The Bracelet and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 12 questions total.
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Posters with a Message I

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students choose a phrase with a positive theme and create an image that depicts the theme in the "Keith Haring style."
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Social Interactions in the Habbo Hotel

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine compare real life social interactions. They participate in an online website, interacting in pseudo real life activities. Students initiate conversations with others online. Students examine benefits and drawbacks to...
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New to School Student Booklets

For Teachers K
Students create a book about their school experience entitled, "(Student's name) Goes to School." They identify who their friends are and discuss and list them as one page in their booklets. Students also listen to a story read by the...
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Music

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students sing "I Believe I can Fly".  In this singing lesson, students discuss strategies for solving problems and perform the song.
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Organizer
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Breaking News English: Record-Setting Beijing Olympics End

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Record-Setting Beijing Olympics End," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Flirting vs. Sexual Harassment

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders become more aware of the kinds of sexual harassment that take place all the time and for them to know how to deal with it.
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Psychology: Smart Shopping

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students collect samples of ads they like and dislike. They recognize facts from unsupported claims. They discuss ways to prevent impulse buying.
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Trade Happens Between People

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students work together in groups to participate in a trading game. They are allowed to trade with different people in each round. They discover free and restricted trade.
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Little Bloomers: Gardening With Trees

For Teachers K - 4th
Students identify the parts of tree flowers. They examine the role they have in pollination. They discuss trees that do not flower as well.
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Young Readers

For Teachers Pre-K
Students experience early readers. In this early childhood introduction to literacy, students are read a story (four book options) then complete associated, simple activities. Activities include ideas such as coloring pages, simple...
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Instant Spelling Activity - Grade 4

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders brainstorm and write suffixes and prefixes for the word "friend." Students discuss the concept, then complete a related worksheet found on a link in the lesson.
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Hugging, Kissing, and Shaking Hands

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL activity, students focus on the appropriate times for hugging, kissing, and shaking hands.  Students study the 9 pictures shown and match the occassion with each photo.  Students then use the given conversation for speaking...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Kids: It's My Life: When Friends Fight: Make Peace, Not War

For Students 3rd - 8th
Peek inside the highs and lows of adolescent friendships. Learn strategies to get through a fight with a friend, to overcome the urge to gossip and spread rumors, and to make or accept a sincere apology.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Family and Friendship in Quilts

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Quilts, in addition to being a great thing to have to cuddle up on the couch with, have historically been used to tell stories and bring friends and families together. This lesson plan leads students through a series of activities on...
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Themes: Friendship & Family: What Makes a Family?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a collection of Grade-Leveled texts (3-12) to address the question, "What makes a family?" Select a grade level and a collection of on grade-level reading passages on the topic comes up. [Free account registration required for...