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Scientific Scenes

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover how the public's perceptions of science have changed throughout recent history; then research scientific and technological breakthroughs in a variety of areas. They then create plays that allow scientists to encounter...
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Quiet Game and Listening Game

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students play 2 games that help them follow classroom procedures. In this procedural instructional activity, students learn to play the quiet game and the listening game.
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Soaring Towers

For Teachers K - 6th
Students build towers from recycled materials. in this building activity, students build the highest tower they can from varied materials. They focus on shapes and which items should go on the bottom to make a strong base. 
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My Caring and Sharing Book

For Teachers 1st
First graders read the book Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. They consider when they have shared with someone or expressed caring. They write, illustrate and compile a fish book that tells of their caring and sharing experiences.
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Parts of Speech Review

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students identify and differentiate between the eight parts of speech. After diagramming a sentence as an introductory activity, students create a set of flash cards to aid in the remembrance of the usage of the eight parts of speech. ...
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Baggie Science

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe and describe a chemical reaction. In this chemistry lesson, students record observations of the materials they will be using, then follow a written procedure to perform the experiment in a baggie and record their...
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Climate Change Challenge: Earth Day

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students watch a video about state policies pertaining to greenhouse gas emissions. Students plan and carry out an Earth Day service project...
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Dynamic Fun!

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore musical dynamics.  In this music lesson plan, students define musical terms that relate to dynamics.  Students sing "Little Bunny Foo-Foo" and apply the written dynamics to their singing voices. Students use specific...
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Standard Linear Form

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify and describe the x-intercept as the place where the line crosses the x-axis as it applies to football. They create their own differentiations to reinforce the distinction between the x-intercept and the...
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The No Thanksgiving Read Aloud

For Teachers 1st
First graders investigate a story with the theme of The Thanksgiving holiday. The teacher reads the story to the class. The story is meant to help students to think of things they are thankful for. Students share the ideas in either...
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Acids & Bases: What's the Solution?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students conduct an experiment called "What's the Solution? Acid, Base or Neutral." to determine the differences between these types of substance.
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Looking At Narrative Art Lesson 2: How Does The Story End?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students use narrative art vocabulary to speculate about the story in a visual image. In a group, students use narrative art vocabulary to create a story with an ending. They view images imbedded in this lesson plan.
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What Can We Learn from Primary-Source Documents? Lesson 2

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students extrapolate information from primary-source documents. They read and research to create a whole-class timeline of events leading up to 1867 and Confederation.
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Identifying Key Words, Synonyms, and Key Phrases

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify key words, synonyms, and key phrases from their previously written research questions. They utilize the key words, synonyms, and key phrases to search resources for answers to the research questions.
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Contrast Listening

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students listen to two different excerpts of the same music piece. In groups, they collectively write descriptions of the tempo and dynamics of the piece and assign a color to the music. They relate the color chosen to the tempo and...
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Cubic Unit Models

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders find the volume of solids. In groups, 4th graders use spinners to determine the dimensions of solids. They construct the shapes, creating a model of the figure Students count the cubes in the model to determine the...
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Team Marathon

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop cardiovascular fitness. They discover a safe level of pacing while running and add up their laps with the members of their team to get a "team total." That total is marked on the chart each day that they have P.E. class.
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Christmas Around the World (Grade 2)

For Teachers 2nd
Student groups create slides on one of the cultures listed. They view videos that show United States families celebrating Christmas based on their native countries' traditions and a video which tells the story of La Bafana, the old woman...
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Main Idea and Supporting Details

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the main idea and supporting details in paragraphs. In this language arts lesson, 8th graders review organizational patterns in paragraphs and determine which pattern is best for a given situation. Individually,...
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Picture-Go-Round

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars demonstrate how to participate in a cooperative group. In this philanthropy activity, students create drawings by working together as a group and contributing their thoughts and feelings.
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A Planting We Will Go

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how to transplant trees in their community. In this citizenship lesson plan, students construct a map of where to plant trees and then plant the trees.
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Making Good Money Choices

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars play a game called Philanthropy EconAround Bingo and learn how to make smart money choices. In this money choices lesson plan, students play the game and discuss what choices would be better than others to maximize their...
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Habitat Hunt

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read several nonfiction texts and practice finding the main idea for the text as well as learn about various habitats. In this main idea lesson, 3rd graders read several nonfiction texts and make habitat cards. Students...
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Read 'n' Give -- Planning Our Book Drive

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning activity, students design and implement a book drive to benefit their community.