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An Enthusiastic Age: A History of Minoan Pottery

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore and gather relevant facts from a website about Minoan pottery. They present their information to the rest of the group in different ways: PowerPoint, handouts, timeline.
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Masks from Around the World

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the history of masks, and create their own mask as a culminating activity. They view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation about the history of masks, complete a class KWL chart, create their own mask, and write a...
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The Philadelphia Convention/Constitutional Convention

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the major points covered during the Philadelphia Convention/Constitutional Convention. They discuss the Federalists and the Anti federalists. They discuss the Bill of Rights and the drafting of the Constitution....
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Famous Virginians

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research a famous Virginian. They cite sources of the facts and data which they gather from a variety of sources. They present the material using PowerPoint and an oral presentation.
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Business: Making a Budget

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students plan a one-month budget, allowing for unexpected expenses. Using checkbook skills, they pay mock bills. Working in small groups, students watch a teacher-prepared Powerpoint presentation, visit financial Websites, and utilize...
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Principle of Design

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the principle of design 'Emphasis' through class participation, a PowerPoint presentation, and a portfolio assignment. They add a page discussing emphasis to their professional portfolio and demonstrate knowledge of the...
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Fairy Tales as a Genre of Literature

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the literary elements of fairy tales. After reading the fairy tale "Rapunzel" and discussing the elements of fairy tales that occur as they read, they use a story web to help plan and create an original fairy tale. ...
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The Poetry of Sculpture

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice writing poetry while examining all types of art.  In this art analysis lesson, 4th graders participate in a field trip to a sculpture garden in which they view sculptures and create different forms of poetry about...
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Industrial Revolution - History before the Industrial Revolution

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders consider how inventions fueled change. In this Industrial Revolution lesson, 6th graders view a PowerPoint presentation that feature technological innovations that made it possible to create goods in factories. Students...
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Steroids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the problem of anabolic steroid abuse. They watch a PowerPoint presentation, identify and discuss resources available to help people with substance abuse problems, and develop a prevention plan to prevent steroid abuse...
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Cooking Crepes in Ms. Stentella's French Class

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explore eating, cooking, and life in France and identify table-setting vocabulary and restaurant conversational skills. After reviewing the crepe recipe, students pair up and do a mini WebQuest on crepes and find cultural...
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National First Ladies' Library

Mark Twain's America

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Learners read Huckleberry Finn, analyze text for historical contexts, and write book report emphasizing historical elements, type report comparing and contrasting events in book to events of today, create Powerpoint presentation...
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Digital Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students participate in a game of scavenger hunt. In this teamwork lesson plan, students use clues to find hidden objects. Students must work cooperatively to complete each task.
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Island of Hopes and Island of Tears?

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research Ellis Island. In this immigration lesson, 3rd graders watch a power point presentation titled Island of Hope or Island of Tears?and discuss the personal belongings the immigrants decided to bring to the United...
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Good Citizens

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students differentiate responsible from irresponsible behavior in their community. In this citizenship lesson, students use technology to organize lists of responsible and irresponsible behaviors, write about the effects these behaviors...
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USA States Mini-book

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create 6 slides about one state that they researched. In this state research lesson plan, students create their slides in PowerPoint and present it to the class.
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Writing Prompt "Living With Fame"

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice their creative writing skills by describing fame.  In this writing prompt lesson, 4th graders identify fame and how their life would be dramatically different if they were wildly famous.  Students utilize a four...
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History of Mythology, Astronomy and Astrology

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the relationships of science and technology and how it influences people's perceptions of places.  In this mythology and astronomy lesson students view a PowerPoint presentation and complete a worksheet. 
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Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the vertex and intercepts of a quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They find the axis of symmetry and make a table to find the values of the parabola.
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Anatomy and Physiology

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore anatomy and physiology using various activities. In this biology lesson, students reasearch about medical radiation and its applications. They study cell cycle, cell division and other processes that sustain life.
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Honors Biology E3 Project Instructional Plan

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders evaluate the use of radiation in medical procedures. In this biology instructional activity students compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. They research the different applications of radiation.
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Henri Matisse and Fauvism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the painting style of Henri Matisse and Fauvism. They view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation on Fauvism and Henri Matisse, conduct Internet research, create a list of characteristics of the Fauvism style, and...
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Creating a Story Quilt

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners create a quilt to represent an important event in their life. In this visual arts lesson, students research Faith Finggold and her quilts. Learners use art supplies to create their own quilt and share the symbolic meaning with...
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Chucky Chickadee: Bird and Breakfast Meet the Winter Friends

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners compare and contrast the attributes of winter birds. In this winter bird lesson, students examine the physical attributes of Black-capped Chickadees, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Flickers, Juncos, Nuthatches, and Tufted Titmouses as...