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GNP Simulation Using Foods in the Americas
Students explore food supply distribution. For this GNP distribution lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to eat foods from the American continents. Students are served according to their chance positions in...
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The Great American Bank Robbery
Students examine the economic crisis of 2008. In this banking bailout lesson, students read the provided articles "Nicole Bradbury: Robo-Signer Victim," and "Bankers' Sloppy and Illegal Work." Students respond to the provided...
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Should US Officials & Health Professionals be Investigated for War Crimes?
Students explore ethical issues. In this human rights lesson plan, students read articles and documents related to torture used in government investigations and if medical ethical guidelines were adhered to. Students respond to...
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Using Technology to Design Animal Habitats
Students study the relationship between an animal and where it lives. In this habitats lesson students research to obtain data and create a professional report.
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Esperanza Rising: Lesson 8
Sixth graders complete activities with the book Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. In this literature lesson plan, 6th graders read Chapter 8 of the book and discuss the chapter. They practice putting events in sequence and record...
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European Cities
Students study European cities and label countries on a map, match cities to countries, and answer true and false questions. For this European cities lesson plan, students also guess the names of cities they see pictures of.
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I Live in Kansas!
Student research and apply information about communities in Kansas. In this Kansas lesson, 3rd graders study ten communities in the state, complete a booklet, and compare the communities to their own. They use the information to design a...
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To Declare Independence or Not??
Students debate and role play about whether the colonists should declare independence from England or not. In this American history and oral communication lesson, students read informational text about the colonists and their...
Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary
Learning the Printing Trade
Students explore U.S. History by reading biographical text in class. In this Benjamin Franklin instructional activity, students read about the famous American's first job and the transition he underwent from printing to politics....
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Gravity: A Relatively Heavy Subject
Learners examine planetary movement and its relation to the tide.For this gravity lesson students describe how and why the high and low tides change every day.
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Physics of Sound: How We Hear Sounds
Second graders identify the different function and parts of the ear. In this physics lesson, 2nd graders explain how we hear sound. They read about the life of Helen Keller and respond to questions that follow.
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Creating 3-D Shapes in Art
By learning techniques for drawing 3-D shapes, students can create realistic drawings.
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A Trip to Sully Plantation
Fourth graders have a better understanding of life in colonial Virginia. The students compare and contrast their life today with the life of colonial Students. Each child or small group of students design a project comparing the two time...
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An Emergency Mother's Day Card!
In this Mother's Day worksheet, students cut out, color and fold a small card to give to Mother. The card has flowers and the words "Happy Mother's Day!"
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International Trade
Students, through lecture and discussion, examine the mechanics of exchange in world markets and then at some of the issues nations face as a result of the international character of trade. They participate in an activity that...
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Nim: A Game Played All Over the World
Students participate in a European subtraction game. In this subtraction lesson, students use pebbles to demonstrate different subtraction strategies. The students use a deduction strategy to be the first one left with no pebbles.
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Overview Of An Interview
Students explain what the purpose of an interview is and know what the different types of interviews are. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice with a variety of interview situations.
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My Teeny Tiny Book (Counting to Ten in Different Languages)
In this counting to ten mini book, students cut out and color a book that shows the numbers from 1-10 and the words for the numbers. The languages in this book are: English, Spanish, French, Swedish, Japanese and Swahili. Pronunciation...
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My Elephant Counting Book (1 to 10)
In this elephant counting book worksheet, learners cut out, color and assemble a mini book with the numbers 1 to 10. Each page has a number and the corresponding pictures of elephants.
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Find the Circus Words
In this circus word search worksheet, students find and circle 6 circus words in the word search puzzle. The words appear in the word bank at the bottom of the page.
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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Living the Dream?
Students consider the stories of two immigrants and translate their past, present and future into original pieces of writing or artwork.
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April Showers
In this April showers worksheet, learners assist a raindrop in finding the best route to get through a maze to get to the flowers. Students color the raindrop and the flowers with appropriate colors.
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Illustrate A Song
Middle schoolers listen to various selections of music, discussing the interpretations of the song. They create a picture illustrating the feelings, mood, and message the music conveys.