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Emily Dickinson: Luminous Letters

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students analyze the dimensions of Emily Dickinson's poetry and persona. In this Emily Dickinson lesson plan, students read the example letters and analyze a chart of the poems. Students present their findings from the poems in a...
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Stress in English

For Students 4th - 8th
In this stress in English instructional activity, learners mark the stressed syllables in a set of words after reading a brief paragraph of information about how to proceed.
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Gargoyles

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students participate in a P.E. game to demonstrate using quick changes of direction while running away from a tagger. The class is divided into mover or gargoyle groups, while students change directions and pathways quickly away from...
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The Effects of Environment on Plant Growth: Selecting Seeds for Survival on a New Planet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct experiments to compare seed germination and plant growth rates. They construct a hydroponic plant unit and a lighthouse. They care for the plants for a month and collect data for graphs. They write a report.
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Oregon Forest Management Policy Decision Making

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore forest lands in Oregon and how the population affects forest management. They discuss benefits of retaining forests and logging. Given a mini-biography, 5th graders role play the forest management policies and...
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Quilts with a Spin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a quilt with a circular motion in the design. After watching a demonstration, they discuss the techniques used. They use different types of fabrics while practicing the proper needle turn. They share their quilts with...
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Art and Patriotic Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Art forms, especially government-sponsored "poster art", very effectively conveyed specific cultural values during World War II. Understanding the role that visual images play in expressing issues and ideas is critical to developing...
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Heavy: The Story of Metal (Part 2)

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss censorship of music and other art forms. Students create their own list of criteria for acceptable music. Students write a list of their own "Filthy fifteen" based on their criteria for acceptable music.
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Green Leaves

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders, after having conducted one experiment three times, record their observations results in a chart. They predict what hidden colors they believe that a leaf holds. Students record their predictions in their science note books...
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Fill in the Blank Vocabulary Practice

For Students 4th - 5th
For this vocabulary worksheet, students complete sentences, filling in blanks with word from a word pool at the top of the worksheet, 8 sentences total.
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States and Territories: Vocabulary Follow-Up

For Students 4th - 5th
In this states and territories instructional activity, students fill in blanks in sentences, using given vocabulary words at the top of the page. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Read loud: The Media

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this media read aloud activity, students read a dialogue aloud in pairs.  Student A will ask a question about the media, and Student B gives the answer.
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Organizer
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The Civil War: Differences That Divided The Nations

For Students 5th - 8th
In this Civil War worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer, filling in information showing the differences between the north and south with regards to slavery, culture, economy and The Constitution.
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Shapes and Review of Locomotor Skills

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students engage in a series of loco-motor activities based on shapes. In this loco-motor lesson, students demonstrate physical skills through races, jumping, hopping, galloping in circles, squares, rectangles and triangles.
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Organizer
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Breaking News English: Hangover Cures Do Not Work

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "Hangover Cures Do Not Work," and then respond to 1 graphic organizer, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Brazil Votes on Gun Ban

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "Brazil Votes on Gun Ban," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Teen Health: Talking with Your Doctor

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars discuss common health care issues they're facing today. In this health science instructional activity, students explain the benefit of seeking professional help. They write a journal to keep track of their own health issues.
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Article
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Kidshealth: Teaching Your Child Self Control

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In order for a child to be successful some degree of self control is necessary. This site looks at how children can develop self control and how an adult should react if a child is demonstrates a lack of control.
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Character Lab: Woop for Classrooms: Self Control

For Teachers 9th - 10th
WOOP is a practical, accessible, evidence-based activity that helps students find and fulfill their wishes. In character development terms, WOOP builds self-control. WOOP is named for each step in the process: identifying your Wish,...
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Character Lab: Self Control

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The most important scientific discovery about self-control is that it can be taught."-Walter Mischel This article offers tips on how to encourage self-control in others.
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Teachers and Families: Teaching Self Control

For Students 3rd - 8th
Self-control is something innate for some children, but for most it must be taught. This site relates self-control information regarding strategies, dealing with feelings, and being mad.
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Article
American Association for the Advancement of Science

Aaas: Self Control Comes in Limited Quantities, Must Be Replenished

For Students 9th - 10th
To deter addiction, some people are able to replenish the amount of self-control they possess. Theories are presented in this web-article that suggest that upon applying self control during a difficult situation, an individual is less...
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Coping.org: Tools for Handling Control Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive site covers numerous control-related issues and provides tips for maintaining composure. Issues surrounding self-control are discussed as well.
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Pbs Kids: Mister Rogers Show & Tell

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a pre-k or early elementary activity. Students are given directions on how to make an egg carton car, and then practice activities with it that exercise self control.

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