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Descriptive Writing

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners create a descriptive paragraph about themselves and use a PowerPoint template to add a picture. Students participate in a brainstorming session of descriptive words to use for their paragraph before beginning their assignment.
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The Constitution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders conduct research about the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, the Connecticut (Great) Compromise, and the 3/5 Compromise.
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Biomes and Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study biomes and ecosystems. They watch videos on rainforests and the food web and select a country of ancestry or interest to research. They write a report on the flora and fauna of their selected country. They present to...
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Travel Mug Design

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students create and develop a travel mug. They create visuals and a three dimensional infomercial. They apply an engineering design and demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics involved in heat transfer. They illustrate Newton's Law of...
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Reader's Theater

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners act out and interpret the story for their peers. They study the simplest form of an organized reading to a more elaborate activity involving props, costumes, or a reinterpretation of the narrative into another art form.
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Native American Culture

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate the lives of the American Indians who made their homes in the Midwest. In this Native American history lesson, students research the tribes of the Midwest and create PowerPoint presentations based on their research...
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The Credibility Challenge: In Search of Authority on the Internet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify and interpret the background and practice in determining authority on the Internet. Then they identify how to tell whether an author has expertise or not, and whether they're getting the straight story. Students also...
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Survey Savvy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore various aspects of design innovation. In this design lesson, links are provided to three innovations from the Design for the Other 90% Web site in order for students to study and evaluate them. Students are challenged to...
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I Like It: Discovering Your Personal Style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore design options and styles to discover their personal style. In this personal style lesson plan, students reflect upon personal taste and style preferences and explore the link between color and mood. Students create a...
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Tell Me About It: What is Design?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars create and present an original design. In this visual arts lesson plan, students watch a video about design and learn the elements of design. Then young scholars work in groups to construct and present an original design.
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Gauri and Prithvi: Nuclear South Asia

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine South Asian relations. In this international affairs lesson plan, students explore the relationship between India and Pakistan as they participate in role play activities and conduct research regarding the...
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Thoreau, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of non-violent resistance. In this political philosophies lesson, students study the political tactics of Mohandas Gandhi, Henry David Thoreau, and Martin Luther King, Jr. in order to discover how each...
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Sustainable Development

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore the difference between natural and man-made environments.  In this renewable resources lesson students evaluate the economic importance of resources. 
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Recycling: Creative Uses for Items

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders list creative uses for old objects. In this recycling lesson, 3rd graders work in groups to brainstorm creative, new uses for old, everyday items. This is the first lesson in a unit on recycling.
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Revolution: The Call to Battle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore revolutions throughout history. In this world history instructional activity, students compare revolutions and wars as they watch "Revolution: The Call to Battle" and discuss their impressions. Students then research the...
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The Earth, Sun Mood and Stars Unit (Planets too!)

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders prepare five activities to do then show their energy saving skills.  In this investigative lesson students create five projects then participate in an energy saving demonstration. 
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Creating a Story Quilt

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create a quilt to represent an important event in their life. In this visual arts lesson plan, students research Faith Finggold and her quilts. Students use art supplies to create their own quilt and share the symbolic meaning...
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Fabulous Fantastic Flowers!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars study flowers and identify their major parts. In this flowers lesson plan, students research flowers, learn about their life cycle, label their major parts, and make tissue paper flowers.
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Candidate Obama Support and President Obama's Agenda

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students research categories within President Obama's agenda and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this President Obama agenda lesson plan, students research a category within President Obama's agenda and present their topic in a...
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Middle School Masters of the Web- Video Newsletter

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars develop a school newscast. In this school newscast lesson, students practice interviewing skills, use of video and podcasting equipment, and editing skills. They work in groups to develop a school newscast using digital...
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Reach For The Stars: A Health Careers Constellation

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine health related careers.  In this career lesson students create a presentation of health related careers and present it to the class. 
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Red Cross

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the history and the accomplishments of the Red Cross. In this philanthropy lesson plan, students research the Red Cross and other volunteer organizations. Students present their findings to their classmates and determine...
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Student-Led Parent Conference

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students prepare for student-led parent conferences. For this communication lesson, students collect data to build portfolios for use during parent conferences. Students practice their presentations in preparation for the actual...
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Rooster's Night Out

For Teachers 1st
First graders complete interdisciplinary activities associated with a folktale from Cuba. In this Cuban folktale lesson, 1st graders read the Rooster's Night Out, before completing comprehension worksheets, make recipes, and...

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