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The Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students examine the Declaration of Independence. In this colonial America instructional activity, students read literature regarding the document as well as excerpts of the document itself. Students also perform a Reader's Theatre...
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Kindness Counts Book

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students make a book about kindness.  In this character lesson, students read a story about kindness and discuss how it applies to life.  Students complete a kindness counts page and then assemble them into a book.  Students can deliver...
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George Washington Bingo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify significant contributions of George Washington. In this reviewing facts about George Washington lesson plan, students cut and paste a list of words from the "Clues and Answers" worksheet to make a Bingo card, listen to...
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Gather the Stones!

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Review how gristmills affected the lives of the Pennsylvania community. The class uses documents and pictures to explore the purpose of the gristmill. They simulate members of the community and write a paper about colonial forces...
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Can I take Action?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this problem-solving worksheet, students draw a diagram of their problem situation and complete 3 activities to lead them toward possible solutions. Activities include creating an action plan and writing ideas for solutions.
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Creating a Map

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students create a map of their community. In this mapping lesson, students identify various geographical features and the cardinal directions on maps displayed in the classroom. Students are divided into three groups to create a large...
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Presentation of Family Shield or Crest

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students present their family shield or crest that was created during the first part of this lesson. In this historical arts lesson, students present their family shield to their classmates and are graded based on the included rubric....
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Our community and New York City

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research websites to gather information about New York City and the Ridgewood community.  In this New York City and Community lesson, 4th graders make a semantic map. Students write short postcards to send to students...
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Everyone Has Interesting Stuff Teaching With Objects in the Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students determine what objects tell about a person. In this historical object lesson, students share an object that they feel tells a lot about themselves. They pass the object around a class circle, while others comment on what they...
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History In the House

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars analyze primary sources. In this historical analysis lesson plan, students will closely examine the household objects that most impact their lives. Young scholars will use research, analysis, and class discussion to draw...
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A More Perfect Union: Women's Suffrage and the Constitution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students reflect on the pros and cons of Women's Suffrage and it was viewed during the late 1800's.  In this history activity, students will analyze documents on women's suffrage so that they can compare and contrast the rights of women...
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Who Will Wear the Hats? Who Will Use the Tools?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students examine nontraditional career choices for their gender. For this career education lesson, students participate in a discussion of jobs and vocations as the teacher models uniforms or hats associated with different jobs. They...
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What Is an "Inquiry Lesson"?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete inquiry projects. In this historical perspectives lesson, students conduct their own research on topical historical questions their instructors suggest. Students then locate historical evidence and analyze it to learn...
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Brown v. Board of Education

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine school segregation and equal protection laws. In this Supreme Court lesson, students examine primary documents from Brown v. Board of Education and discuss the implications of the decision.
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Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary

Guess What Benjamin Franklin Did!

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students research Ben Franklin's inventions. In this invention lesson, students see the relationship between a need and an invention. Students will engage in a class discussion, read a handout, and play a match the invention to its...
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Traits Needed for Effective Group Process

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils brainstorm characteristics that are needed to succeed in various occupations. They observe the list and discuss the most-listed traits. The list is left up in the classroom for inspiration.
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The Gingerbread Man Trail

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore their school surroundings. They match
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FLY to Success

For Teachers 1st
First graders are asked how they can improve their skills. They are told how they can do better at following directions. Students identify what they need to listen for. They determine the skills needed to get along with others.
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3D Houses

For Teachers K - 1st
Students construct 3-dimensional structures from 2-dimensional paper. They design and compile their structures to resemble a neighborhood community.
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Learning a New Environment

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students review a school map with color-coded markers and use it to locate classrooms, bathrooms, library, principal's office, etc. They color a school map, cut it into puzzle pieces and then reassemble the pieces.
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Native American Interdisciplinary Educational Unit

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students research various Native American stories and legends. They participate in reader's theater, write original legends, cook Native American foods, construct dioramas and view Native American art and artifacts.
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Me and My Job Shadow, Part 1

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify the skills that are important in performing helper jobs in the school and the skills that are possessed personally by them. They write a short paragraph to summarize the information taught about top three job...
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Then and Now in Las Vegas

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders examine the history of Las Vegas. In this Las Vegas instructional activity, 3rd graders learn about the history of the city as they listen to a lecture. Students then create a Las Vegas timeline and acrostic poem.
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Community, State, Country

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify the town, county, state, and country in which they reside and the places where people work. They draw a picture of one of the places where people work.

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