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Pregnancy

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students view a PowerPoint presentation about pregnancy. They work in groups to complete activities at each of six stations. Students create a baby from clay dough. They use construction paper to design a quilt square. Students complete...
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My Owl Babies Miss Momma

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students investigate the relationship between children and parents by reading a book about owls.  For this story analysis lesson, students read the book Owl Babies and participate in a role play based on one of the characters.  Students...
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Father's Figure

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the concept of paternity leave. In this current events lesson, students explore European policies regarding parenting today and compare it with philosophies of the past.
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Bovine Oversteps Boundaries

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders read a newspaper account of "Grady the Silo Cow" and complete news-writing activities. In this news-writing instructional activity, 7th graders read the newspaper account about the cow. Students examine newspapers and...
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American Robin: Eggstra! Eggstra! The Story Behind a Robin's Eggs

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners answer questions about robin's eggs. They read about robins, then mark up text for unfamiliar words.
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Australian Legends

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover legends of Australia and compare them to Biblical stories.  In this Australian legends lesson, students discuss the Australian "Stories of the Dreaming" and their purpose in Australian culture.  Students work in groups...
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The Truth And Owning Up

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate the moral obligation of telling the truth and what the implications are for not doing so. They define what a lie is and how it deviates from the truth. The skill of mending a mistake is taught to encourage students...
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Show-Me Economics

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders distinguish between savings and spending. Students graph out a variety of important Economic concepts/vocabulary. They set up an imaginary job to save money and spend money.
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African Art: Ntan Drum

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students study African history, anthropology and culture using the lens of the art object, Ntan Drum. Lesson and instruction is differentiated for elementary, middle and high school students.
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Where Does It All Come From?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students analyze a reading selection. In this community lesson, students read a story about how community helps a family in need. Students discuss their community organizations and how they help those in need.
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Letter Writing from a Different Perspective

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write a letter from one character to another in a story they are reading. In this writing lesson plan, 3rd graders demonstrate their understanding of perspective.
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A Monster's World

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Study African American inventor Jan Ernst Matzeliger and create imaginary monsters using texture.
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The Kissing Hand

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Students are read the book "The Kissing Hand". They
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Wiggly Spiders

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "wiggly spiders" using black paint, construction paper, yarn, and their hands in this fun, messy, art lesson for the early elementary classroom. An ideal lesson for the Halloween holiday or for a lesson/unit on spiders.
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Van Gogh's Sunflowers

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars create replicas of Vincent Van Gogh's Sunflowers using construction paper, tissue paper, glue, and scissors in this art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. The flowers can then be displayed in the room as...
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Tie Dye Eggs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "tie-dye" easter eggs in this easy elementary school lesson. Materials needed include paper towels, food coloring, eggs, and rubber gloves. This Easter lesson can be accomplished in 30 minutes with extra time needed for...
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Hand And Foot Print Reindeer

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create reindeer out of paper cut-outs of their own hands and feet in this fun and quick Art activity for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson may be accomplished as an individual or small group (partner) project.
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Stand Up Bunny

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners create "stand-up bunnies" for classroom display in this early-elementary Art lesson ideal for the spring months. A bunny template and design ideas are included to aid in the teaching process of this fun and quick lesson.
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Manatee Facts

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math and science worksheet, learners learn facts about the manatee by reading information on one page. Students answer 5 math word problems using the data they have read.
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guided reading lesson using BATS

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students answer questions, then after reading several bat books, students revisit the questions.
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Think About It!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students complete ten problems on a "Think About It" worksheet. They can also take a quiz online.
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So Far From the Bamboo Grove

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students read and discuss the book So Far From the Bamboo Grove. They select and reflect on the events that they consider most important in shaping their lives.
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A death in the Royal Family: Dealing with Loss

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars read and discuss the story "Prince Talks About Magical Grandmother." They list ceremonies of traditions associated with emotional times in their lives. Students prepare a script for a video message to Prince Charles...
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Someone in the Class - Children of Alcoholics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze addiction in families.  In this children of alcoholics lesson students answer questions, complete an activity and play a game. 

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