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When the Giant Came to Town....

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students discuss various techniques artists have to show distance. They view examples, and discuss overlapping. Students create art work based on things in a city. Students tell about their artwork in casual style conversation while...
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Spending Public Money

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work in small groups. They imagine that they are the council committee. Students choose from a list of projects to be funded. They have one hundred thousand dollars to spend and they have to spend the money on a project that...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Toxicology 2: Finding the Toxic Dose

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students brainstorm with group partners to decide upon a chemical they would like to test, and outline a procedure for their investigation. They then present in groups their ideas to the rest of the class as well as the chemical they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

George Washington Birthplace National Monument

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the importance of the George Washington Birthplace National Monument. As a class, they complete a K-W-L chart about George Washington and write about what they believe is going on in a picture they are shown. They are...
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An Introduction to Brine Shrimp

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders engage in a lesson that seeks to discover information about Brine Shrimp. They conduct research using a variety of print and electronic resources. Students study the type of environment the shrimp need and read about the...
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Brine Shrimp Feeding

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the diet of the brine shrimp. This is an introduction to a math measurement of a micrometer because of the size of the food brine shrimp feed upon. They make predictions about the types of food shrimp eat based on...
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BUGS-INSECTS

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in a theme study while teaching primary students basic skills according to Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals in Reading, Math, and Writing. The lesson plan is concerned primarily with the concept of insects.
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National First Ladies' Library

Fitness for Life

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students discuss their favorite activities and determine which activities are suitable for older people. In groups, students research the benefits of aerobic exercises and the equipment needed. Students share their information with the...
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Lesson Plan
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Capture the Running Flag

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice a form of locomotion - walk, jog, gallop, skill. They select 2 to 4 flag holders and each one has a flag tucked into back pocket or waist band with flag exposed down to at least the knee. The goal for the non-flag...
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Worksheet
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Present Simple Questions

For Students 2nd
In this question writing worksheet, 2nd graders write a question by choosing a word or phrase from four different boxes. The boxes are titled, who, what where, and when.
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Worksheet
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Commas

For Students 5th - 6th
In these comma usage worksheets, students read the sentences and add commas into the sentences. Students place the commas in the boxes within the sentence and an x if no comma is needed.
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this ESL worksheet, students listen to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, then complete a set of multiple choice questions. 
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL: Rooms and Places

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this ESL rooms and places worksheet, students match a set of numbered pictures to their correct names and complete a word search puzzle.
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Interactive
Curated OER

ESL: Weekday Activities

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this ESL weekday activities worksheet, students read sentences and then write underneath pictures what day of the week it is. A link to audio and additional resources is given.
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My Top Interdisciplinary Social Studies Lesson Plans

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Here are some top social studies lesson plans and activities which present concepts in a memorable fashion.
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Nature Conservancy

Nature Works Everywhere: Tips for Starting a School Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a useful guide to help start a school garden. Kids will dig the class project!
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Aggie Horticulture: Kinder Garden: School Gardens

For Students 3rd - 5th
Get all the information needed to begin and maintain a school garden and a composting program. Features include step-by-step slide shows for creating a school garden or compost program.
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Website
Other

Creating a School Garden

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Use this comprehensive site to create a garden at your school. Topics include: school gardening at a glance, cost estimate worksheet, design: using student ideas, and more.
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Handout
Nature Conservancy

Nature Works Everywhere: Garden Tip Sheets

For Students 9th - 10th
Four tip sheets on how to grow a rain garden, a pollinator garden, a native habitat garden, and a school garden. Includes links to lots of resources.
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Tamu: Aggie Horticulture: School Gardens

For Students 3rd - 5th
Teachers and students interested in finding information on how to start a garden in their school will find this site very helpful. This site, sponsored by the Department of Horticulture Sciences at Texas A&M University, includes a...
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Website
Other

National Gardening Association: Kids Gardening

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This complete resource for parents, teachers, and students on gardening provides information about creating and maintaining a school garden. List your garden in the registry of school gardens. Includes information about garden projects...
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Kinder Garden

For Students Pre-K - 1st
There are many opportunities available for younger students to get involved with plants, gardens, and the outdoors in general. Some of these opportunities include children's programs at school gardens, botanic gardens or community...
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Unit Plan
University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online: My First Garden

For Students 3rd - 8th
An interactive guide to "plan[ning], nurtur[ing], and enjoy[ing] the benefits of a beautiful flower or vegetable garden," "My First Garden" clearly relays the basic steps necessary in creating a garden and provides a detailed "Teacher's...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Community Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
Orville Edwards describes how community gardens help improve the quality of life in the city in this video segment from WILD TV.

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