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Personal Boundaries
Middle schoolers identify the functions and benefits of boundaries. They discuss personal boundaries, list personal questions, and role-play crossing personal boundaries.
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Around The World
Students search the Internet through a sequence of steps to reach the country of their nationality. They research and collect information about their country.
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The Meaning of Food
Students gain an understanding of the many roles that food plays in people's lives. They explore about different cultures and groups through food. Students use a range of research and presentation skills.
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Geography: Where on Earth Are the Postage Stamp Countries?
Seventh graders research the six European "postage stamp" (small) countries and research interesting facts about them. In groups, they are assigned to one of the six countries of Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, San Marino, or...
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Shakespeare Project
Learners research the life and times of William Shakespeare and present their research in a variety of ways. They make timelines, act out the story of one of his plays or create word searches.
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What is War?
Students establish what war signifies to them. They demonstrate this by voting on statements. Students are invited to ponder about how they feel about issues, their world history, and to defend their positions.
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House on Mango Street
Students complete readingactiviteis for Sandra Cisneros' House on Mango Street. In this House on Mango Street lesson, students complete pre-reading and close reading activities for vignettes from the text. Students complete a chart and...
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Device Free Moments
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, 2nd graders learn when it's appropriate to use technology and when it's not, and practice making family rules for device-free time at home. Includes lesson plan, slideshow, student...
Ready
Ready: Kids: Be a Hero
How prepared are you and your family if a disaster would occur? Kids, parents, and teachers can use this site to find tips to help prepare for multiple disaster situations. Included are learning games for kids, FAQ's and an emergency kit...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Talking About Stranger Safety
How can we educate children to be alert to possible dangers and at the same time encourage them to feel safe and confident in exploring their world? Have a calm, honest, age-appropriate conversation with your child about meeting...
American Academy of Family Physicians
Family doctor.org: Weight Training Safety
This article provides detailed information on weight-training and weight-lifting safety. The focus of the article is on safety tips, such as finding a teacher to train in the process, setting goals, and waiting until your body is ready...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Less Stuff, More Happiness
Writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness? He makes the case for taking up less space, and lays out three rules for editing your life. [5:50]
About Kids Health
About Kids Health: Involving Kids in Meal Time Tasks
Involving children of all ages in household activities will help them learn life skills. Involving them in the kitchen creates family bonds and teaches healthy habits. Find out how engaging your child in mealtime tasks can help them...