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Copy Cat
Students follow the directions as the "cat" guides them in moving creatively. In this observing and listening lesson plan, students move their bodies while staying in their own spaces. Students then are allowed to move out of their space...
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The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
Young scholars explore expressive reading. In this literature lesson, students read the book The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and interpret key themes. Young scholars perform a different version of the text.
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Kids Bullying Kids
Students discuss bullying. In this social skills lesson plan, students take a survey regarding times they have been bullied and then discuss the results.
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Swimmy
Students explore the themes of the book Swimmy by Leo Lionni. In this literacy instructional activity, students dramatize a character from Swimmy and identify common themes such as cooperation and caring. Students create a new ending to...
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Name Game
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students find an act of philanthropy in a book and then illustrate 4 examples people doing good for others.
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Investigating Nonprofits
Learners detect and explore local and national nonprofit organizations. In this research project, students explore nonprofit mission statements, activities and career opportunities. Learners complete a research question sheet. Students...
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Design of Our Own
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students recognize family, school, and local community leaders who have contributed to the common good. Students also study community foundations.
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Bowl of Love Lesson 6
Students study the concept of having a fundraiser to benefit a local soup kitchen. In this fundraising service project lesson plan, students participate in different activities that explain the history and making of clay pottery, service...
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The Great China Chase: Adjectives
Stories are created, by students, using a variety of adjectives. 3-5th graders will learn about adjectives and use their new knowledge to create ad-lib stories to share with the class demonstrating their mastery of adjectives, indefinite...
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Using Key Words to Unlock Math Word Problems
Young scholars identify word problem strategies. For this problem solving lesson, students act as "math coaches" to identify key words that indicate mathematical operations. Young scholars use a white board to complete each word problem
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Magnetic Fields and Bermuda Triangles
Students map magnetic fields of a magnet using a compass and predict where fields cancel each other to create 'Bermuda Triangles'. In this magnetism lesson, students use a compass to map the magnetic field of a magnet. They explain how...
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Hear No Evil
Students explore the function of the ears. In this sense of hearing lesson, students read the book Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You Hear and discuss the things the Polar Bear heard. Students construct simple musical instruments and use...
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Underground Railroad- People Get Ready...There's a Train a Comin'
Students learn about the Underground Railroad. For this Civil War and slavery lesson, students discuss how successful slaves would be moving around at night, learn the secret vocabulary used for escape routes and review background about...
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What's Being Done?
Young scholars explore the concept of animal welfare. In this philanthropy lesson, students examine legislation that supports animals in their state as well as the role of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
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A Day in the Life
Young scholars write an essay. In this comparison instructional activity, students read about a child's typical day on a fair trade cocoa farm in the Dominican Republic. Young scholars write about a typical morning of a child in the US...
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Water Cycle
Students explore the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson, students examine water as a resource as they create a water cycle poster and create a water cycle model. Water cycle game instructions are included as well.
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The Battle of Fort Moultrie
Eighth graders interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this American Revolution lesson, 8th graders examine the Battle of Fort Moultrie and create their own historical narratives regarding the event.
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Revolutionary Women of South Carolina
Students examine multiple primary sources. In this revolutionary war lesson plan, students read case studies regarding women from South Carolina. Students will compare the different roles women played during the Revolutionary War....
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1930 Census and the Consitution
Students read the Constitution and discuss the importance of enumeration. In this Census instructional activity, students complete a Census schedule and discuss the job skills of applicants. Students research Census data to compare and...
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Myths, Folktales & Fairy Tales
Learners relate the myth genre to history and culture. In this myths lesson, students compare culture in the past and present. Learners answer critical thinking questions and discuss the unique characteristics of the...
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Fairy Tales
Students explore fairy tales. In this fairy tales lesson, students analyze the main idea of a fairy tale and interpret it. Students then re-write the story from the point of view of another character or object in the story.
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Wants Vs. Needs: The Pilgrims sail to America
Students work in groups to create a list of the items needed by the Pilgrims to bring to America. In this wants vs. needs lesson, students must agree on what should be on the list. Students create their list by order of importance....
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the Little Red Riding Hood
Learners respond to the story of Little Red Riding Hood. In this Red Riding Hood lesson plan, students retell and discuss story elements. Learners practice phonic sounds. Students role play, make predictions, use picture...
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A Web Of Workers
Young scholars investigate different occupations and how they rely on each other. In this community lesson, students create a job web, linking occupations to other occupations that rely on each other. Young scholars create...