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Sun, Sand, and Hippos
Students conduct research on varied aspects of hippopotamuses and in doing so, synthesize and evaluate a variety of information sources.They summarize content knowledge from varied resources and apply this knowledge by creating a mural...
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Waterdrops Water Cycle
In this earth science activity, students read an article about the water cycle. Then they continue the story about the travels of a water droplet through time and space. Students also complete sentences by writing in the correct word...
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Polar Bear Literacy Activity
Students generate vocabulary words synonymous or related to "noise." In this literacy lesson, students listen to the book Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What do You Hear? by Bill Martin and Eric Carle and discuss the meaning of vocabulary words...
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Time and Metric Measurements
In this comparing times and measurements worksheet, students read times in seconds, minutes, and hours and metric measurements of mass and length to compare groups of two and write the symbols for less than, equal to, or greater than....
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The Long And The Short!: O
In this recognizing o vowel sounds instructional activity, students observe word pictures and sort them as either long vowel words or short vowel words. Students write 8 answers.
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Review of -OO-
In this recognizing words spelled with double o's learning exercise, students create sentences using the words wood, book hood, hook, and tool. Students write 5 sentences.
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Literacy Through Photography
Students practice using words to describe photographs they have taken. In this descriptive writing lesson plan, students utilize a disposable or digital camera to take 5 pictures of their life after school. Students create slides from...
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Life Cycle of A Butterfly
Third graders study the life cycle of the butterfly. In this life cycle lesson, 3rd graders observe caterpillars in their classrooms. Students put the caterpillars in butterfly habitats and photograph them at each stage of their growth....
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Regions of the USA
Fourth graders research the physical characteristics of the four regions of the United States. In this geography instructional activity, 4th graders research the four regions and use a quilt square organizer to record notes. Students...
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Biography Report- Learning Microsoft Word
Students learn how to use Microsoft Word. In this biography lesson, students participate in mini-lessons on key features of Microsoft Word and then use it to write a multi-part biography report.
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Nuclear Scientists Project
Students explore nuclear scientists. In this nuclear science research lesson plan, students choose a scientist who has contributed to nuclear theory, research his/her life and accomplishments, and write a paper. Students generate...
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Fredrick Douglass...A Digital History
Seventh graders research the life of Fredrick Douglass. In this Fredrick Douglass lesson, 7th graders read about his life and discuss it. They write poetry describing his experience as a slave and create their own monument for Fredrick...
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School Guides
Young scholars make a video. In this Spanish lesson plan, students write a script in Spanish for a tour of the school, map out the tour, and record the tour using a camcorder.
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Modern Day Pen Pals, Connecting Our Art Room to the Rest of the World!
Initiate an international pen pal program! After establishing communication with an art class in another country, groups share pod casts and video streams of their work. The scripted resource details how to prepare for the pod casts, but...
Thoughtful Learning
Setting and Reaching Goals
An activity boosts self-management through goal setting and reflection. Scholars choose one goal they wish to obtain by the end of the week. Participants brainstorm ways to make their goal a reality then reflect on whether or not their...
Math Solutions
Dr. Seuss Comes to Middle School Math Class
If you think Dr. Seuss has no place in a math classroom, then take a look at this resource. Based on the classic children's book Green Eggs and Ham, this sequence of activities engages children learning to model real-world contexts with...
Thoughtful Learning
Doing Random Acts of Kindness
Encourage scholars to perform random acts of kindness. A lesson challenges participants to choose a peer they wish to be kind to without them knowing. Learners list five good deeds and choose one to fulfill. Pupils reflect on the process...
Thoughtful Learning
Checking the Emotion Thermometer
A hand-drawn thermometer provides a strong visual for how much of an emotion a child is feeling. Scholars color the thermometer's mercury to showcase whether what they are feeling is high or low at a certain moment. Questions allow...
Perkins School for the Blind
I'm Thinking Of...
Learning how to describe an object or a person is a great way to develop verbal and written expression. Learners with special needs improve their verbal expressive skills and concept development skills while playing a guessing game. The...
Lesson Plans 4 Teachers
Individual Lesson Template
Quickly plan out a lesson with a template. The grid includes a space for each of the following: overview and purpose, standards, objectives, information, verification, activity, summary, materials, resources, and additional notes. Note...
Teach Engineering
Maker Challenge: Adding Helpful Carrier Devices to Crutches
Make breaking a leg a less troublesome experience. Groups brainstorm designs for crutches that have devices that help carry items. They build prototypes of their devices to test out their designs.
Planet e-Book
Pride and Prejudice
Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy have captured the heart of readers since Pride and Prejudice was first published in 1813. An eBook version of Jane Austen's novel gives learners a chance to read about the classic characters.
New York City Department of Education
Grade 5 Literacy in Science: Ecosytems
How do humans affect ecosystems? Learners read two articles and interpret a graph to develop essays on the human impact on ecosystems. They read about human impact on tigers and manatees as a basis for their overarching papers.
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Presenting Your Case
Students research a famous person of their choice in this lesson. They research the person's life, feelings, and character through a series of written activities. They compile their research into a creative project called a character's...