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A Vacation Expedition: Universal Design and Differentiated Instruction Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners plan a vacation to either a mountain, deep-sea location, rainforest or to the moon. In this vacation planning lesson, students research information about the location of their choice. They watch video clips on the SMARTBoard,...
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The Magic School Bus Holiday Special

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students learn along with Ms. Frizzle's class. In this Magic School Bus lesson plan, students learn the importance of recycling as they explore how things can be reused or recycled again and again.
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Shopping For Groceries

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students communicate to purchase groceries. In this communication activity, students create a photo book showing how to purchase groceries. Students practice communication, vocal noises and making facial expressions to show what they need.
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Down Syndrome Possibilities

Down Syndrome: Lesson Plan

For Teachers K
You don't usually find lessons written just for learners with Down syndrome, so this is a true jewel. Kindergartners will explore farm animal sounds and identification as they sing the song, "Down on Grandpa's Farm." They sing the song,...
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Plan Ahead for Professional Development

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
You can learn something new this fall and winter by attending a conference or seminar.
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Math Handbook: Trigonometry

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
You'll be spinning in unit circles once you read through this jumbo-sized resource of everything you need to know about trigonometry. Each page has color-coded examples with explicit directions that detail the problems and formulas. 
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Working with Watermills

For Teachers 3rd - 12th Standards
In collaborative groups, emerging engineers or environmental scientists plan and construct a water wheel or watermill that rotates for a total of three minutes. Everything you need to carry out this lesson is included: objectives,...
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Learning Express

501 Writing Prompts

For Students 4th - 12th Standards
Never again will you need to worry about coming up with a writing prompt! This packet contains, as it says, 501 prompts that are suitable for fourth graders on up. The prompts are paired into four categories (persuasive, expository,...
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Colorado Unit Writing Project

Simple Machines

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Planning an elementary science unit has never been simpler! These twelve lessons guide young scientists through an exploration of simple machines and their many uses in the real world before asking them to apply their learning in the...
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Resources & Review, Day 2: Summary Session

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Review all the concepts covered in your special education class related to sexual health and safety. Young scholars answer what they learned, what they liked, and what they'd like to learn in the future regarding health and safety. They...
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A Differentiated Art Lesson Plan Based on the Work of Andy Warhol

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
While this instructional activity isn't incredibly extensive, it does provide a base on which one can build a differentiated learning experience. Video, discussion, and visuals are used to assist learners in understanding the elements of...
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Home Living/Life Skills: Face Washing

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Having good hygiene skills is a very important part of living an independent life. Learners with special needs follow sequencing cards to practice washing their faces. They follow each step in the process and discuss the importance of...
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Do2Learn

Homework Chart

For Students 4th - 12th
Help your learners keep track of their homework and other assignments due with this chart. Kids can note down their assignments for each day of the week, including the weekend. You might fill out the entire month or mark down each class...
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Making Inferences - An Introduction

For Teachers 7th
Help your learners identify the inferences they make every day with this SMART board lesson. With a comic strip in the first presentation slide, they make inferences about the situation. A discussion addresses what type of prior...
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Planning and Shopping for the Menu

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students plan a menu considering the number of people to be served and the amount of money they have to work with to buy the necessary ingredients.
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All About Antarctica

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research the continent of Antarctica to find important facts about its topography, resources, climate, industry, agriculture, and wildlife. They identify Antarctica's animal life and learn what special needs and habitats these...
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Impressive Impressions

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students in a special education classroom examine the various types of molds made by natives. As a class, they brainstorm a list of the types of molds that are made today by different processes. They are given an amount of clay in which...
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Much-Loved Velveteen Rabbit

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students in a special education class are read "The Velveteen Rabbit". Using construction paper, they draw two of their own rabbits making one look shabby and one brand new. To end the activity, they use markers to color the rabbit and...
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The Moomba Festival

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Learners study an Australian festival, Moomba. They research early tram usage, power sources and construct 3-D tram for their own tram parade. They decorate large recycled boxes, such as refrigerator boxes, as trams. Younger children and...
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Who's Hooting?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students in a special education class examine the nocturnal animals in their local area. Individually, they use the internet to research owls and share it with the class. To end the lesson, they use construction paper to make a...
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Financial Planning for Catastrophe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the case of The Gulf Coast and relate it financial importance. For this financial planning lesson, students watch a video and then begin to analyze how to plan for the unexpected by reviewing the financial components...
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Special Segments of Triangles Jigsaw Activity

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students identify the special segments of triangles, the median, angle bisector, altitude, and perpendicular bisectors.
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The Urban Explosion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars investigate the uncontrolled development of the world's major cities. They define key vocabulary terms, view and discuss video excerpts, and complete a project that involves drawing a "perfect city," developing a plan to...
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King Country

Lesson 27: Resources & Review - Day 1: Resources

For Teachers 9th - 12th
To conclude a unit on family life and sexual health (FLASH), class members use the skills they have practiced in previous lessons to develop strategies for getting information or help when they need it.