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Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Lesson: Immigration

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Many of your class members will have heard of Executive Order 9066 and the Japanese internment camps of World War II. Some may even recognize the terms “Issei” and “Nisei,” but few will have heard of Enemy Alien Hearing Boards, of the...
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Pieces of Peace

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the artwork of Keith Haring and create an original artwork in his style. In this symbiotics lesson, watch a video about the artwork of Keith Haring and  create an artwork to deliver a message.
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Rivers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine how rivers are used in our modern world. They create and analyze a large class mural of a river illustrating the ways rivers are used by people and wildlife, and write an essay on how rivers should be used and why.
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The Woman Who Slept for Thirty Years

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are given a bit of information, but must share their information with other students in order to learn enough to solve the puzzle. When students have all the clues, they construct a theory to explain the facts. The teacher adds...
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Which Amusement Park Would You Choose?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students analyze data related to amusement parks and create a spreadsheet to display the data. They read the data and predict which amusement park they think is safer, create a spreadsheet and graph, and write a proposal based on their...
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Getting Inside The Outsiders Through Music

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners listen to popular music of the 50's and 60's to make literature connections to The Outsiders. In this popular culture lesson, students evaluate and analyze various songs and connect them with the themes in the literature related...
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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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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007 - Perimeter of Polygons

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders find the perimeters of polygons and use perimeters to form polygons. In this perimeter lesson, 6th graders study vocabulary associated with finding perimeter such as polygon, line segment, variable, and formula. They make...
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How to Change the World

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Biology or health classmates read a case study about a family who is dealing with fetal alcohol syndrome. The PowerPoint that is supposed to be shown is not included, but there are a plethora of web resources that can be used to help you...
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Vocabulary - Unfolding Meaning

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students write the "word for the day" onto a note card. They add a definition, discuss in class and file the card in their own metal box. At the end of the week students play a game with the words from that week.
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Defining Biology

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders engage in a brainstorming activity in which they predict what the next grade level or subject matter curriculum offer. They write and draw a picture about their predictions.
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Hollywood

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils listen to a play, or perhaps, take turns reading portions of it aloud. Afterward, they thoughtfully analyze and discuss the components of a well-written play. Next, a theme is assigned, and each person writes a play in conjunction...
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Images of Science

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners discover that science is part of everyday life. In this science lesson, students create a science collage, draw a scientist, and write about science in the news.
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DNA is Who I Am

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the SEE strategy to visually organize data.
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Weather Journal

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write in a journal using weather observations as the focus, they develop writing techniques in addition to scientific observation skills.
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Day Five - Bible A Noble Cause - Thessalonica

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students analyze, compare and contrast success and failure inside the kingdom and  outside the kingdom.  In this Bible study lesson students read Act 17:1, plays games, engage in discussions and complete a written activity to complete...
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Stories That Grow on Trees

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students create their own plot-choice story after reading and discussing a commercially published plot-choice book.
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Nature Notes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students spend some time outdoors and record their observations of abiotic conditions, geologic surroundings and living organisms. They reflect and write about the experience of being observant in nature.
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Job Search Strategies: Lesson 1

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders in the 8th grade explore the process involved in looking for a job. They make a list of talents and attributes they already have and then analyze these lists to determine what new skills they may need to obtain a job in...
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Everyday Objects As Artwork

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine everyday Chinese objects and analyze why they are considered artwork today in this multi-subject lesson for Middle School. Small group colaboration is emphasized.
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Sports Cardboard Relief Sculpture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the artwork of Frank Stella and create a piece of art that represents a sport.
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Reading and Writing the Autobiography With a Study of Zora Neale Hurston

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the possible relationships between characters in a novel. They read the novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' and answer all the questions on each chapter so that the characters and events are familiar to the students.
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Rootbeer Writing

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students utilize IBC Rootbeer, to make introductions, bodies, and conclusions within the paper become more delightful.
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US Institute of Peace

Perspectives on Peace

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Much like a garden, once the seeds of peace are planted, they need to be tended! How can humankind make and keep peace? The second installment in a series of 15 peacebuilding activities focuses on different perceptions of peace. The...