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How Fast Do Ants Go?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make discoveries about some important aspects of biology as a science. They study basic science precepts such as communication specificity, designing procedures to test theories by designing an experiment that tests the speed of...
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The Twelve Fates of Twelfth Night

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are to discuss the subject of fate in The Twelfth Night and try to predict the fate of the other characters in the play.
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One Survivor Remembers: Twenty Pounds

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils gain an understanding of the plight of the Jews during the Holocaust. They explain the dangers of hate and extremism.
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Pack Your Bags: Learning about refugees

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils participate in a role playing activity where they become refugees from their home. They participate in a discussion about the reality of survival while in hiding or with only the few things that they could gather and take with...
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O.P.V. (Other People's Views)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore other people's view points so that the process can be used consciously and deliberately. They identify the people involved in a situation. Students put themselves in other people's shoes.
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Learning About the Shape of the Earth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate ways of telling the shape of the Earth and its position in the Universe both historically and today.
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Famous Figures in History

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students investigate famous people in U.S. history. In this American history instructional activity, students read about famous people such as Helen Keller and Einstein. Students think of ways they might become famous.
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The Inuit Style of Film-making

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the style of Inuit.  In this Film lesson, 7th graders research the different ways to create a Hollywood film.  Students read various articles on this style of art. 
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Education On The Trail

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explain the unique experience of pioneer studenT education on the trail. They invent ways to provide schooling to pioneer students while they were on the trail.
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Interrelationships Within the Marine Community

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create an electronic story showing the interrelationship of species within the marine environment. They utilize the educational software, 'Destination Ocean' during this engaging lesson.
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Inventions, Puppets, and Commercials

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, in groups, invent a product to sell, create a commercial for it using a stick puppet they make.
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A Day in the Life of a Deminer

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students acquire basic insight into the process of demining and beccome aware of risks specific to this type of work. They play games, and role-play based on information they've acquired through the materials imbedded in this plan about...
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Building Buildings

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work together with a partnet to design a building. Using materials, they create the inside and outside of the structure along with works of art. They present their creation to the class and receive constructive criticism in return.
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Bug Village

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create small "villages" of rock bugs in this cute Art lesson using blocks of wood, glue guns, rocks, acorns, and sticks. The lesson includes resource links and pictures of the finished product in either a "natural" finish or a...
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Creating a Nation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Pupils investigate the move to federation by the Australian colonies was abject of the displays of nationalism that characterized similar movements in other nations. Most notions regarding federation were treated with little serious...
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Weather Instruments

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students research weather instruments. In this weather instructional activity, students use the Global Climate DVD and take notes on weather instruments. Students answer multiple choice questions on a worksheet.
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Expanded Reading

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students practice doubling their reading speed while maintaining comprehension. Students use visualization techniques to gain greater comprehension.
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Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete activity sheets that coordinate with the story, "Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express." In this post-reading activity, students complete reproducibles including a maze, a naming activity, and a story prompt.
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Orca Search: Step 5 Research Report

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students report their Orca research to the rest of the class choosing from a variety of formats. They touch on basic orca statistics, whales in captivity and their own opinions on this issue.
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Forming A Government

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars simulate being on an island after their ship has wrecked, or their plane has crashed. Food, fresh water, and shelter are in short supply. They must form a government, develop laws and penalties.
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Take a Spin Through the Solar System

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a variety of activities to explore the Solar System in this unit.
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Civics/Current Events Activity for Students in Grades 4 - 7

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students examine the diverse reasons why cultures in other areas of the world often express hatred and resentment of Americans.
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Say It Loud!: A Celebration Of Black Music in America - Episode 3: Can I Get A Witness: Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students watch a video on spiritual music, then engage in a discussion about the artists and styles mentioned in the video. They discuss vocal improvisation, and engage in a call and response to "This Little Light Of Mine.'
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POETRY AND ME

For Teachers All
A visual arts lesson plan combined with language arts, where the students will create a visual poem using crayons. Students are asked to make a connection to an important aspect or event their lives.