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Equator, North Pole, and South Pole

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the Equator, North Pole, and South Pole on the globe. In this map skills lesson, students use a globe marker to locate specific locations on the globe. Students find where they live in relation to the Equator.
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Diversity of Families

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students discuss the word "family" and examine the various types of families, focusing on those of students in the classroom. They create a "School Family Tree" that builds on the diversity of students in the classroom.
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Responsibility

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the concept of responsibility and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in their school and community. They brainstorm about the word responsibility, develop a list of how people make friends, and make a...
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Tree Friends

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students are introduced to tree structure and use. They identify their special tree using all senses except sight. Students identify six different internal parts within a cross section of tree trunk (bark, phloem, xylem, cambium,...
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States

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look up their assigned states on the internet, cut and paste pictures on word document, and print out the pictures.
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Respecting Others

For Teachers K - 8th
Students discuss the meaning of the words respect and disrespect and record examples of respectful things that others do. They work cooperatively in groups to achieve a goal of a popcorn party.
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Intro to 9/11

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners brainstorm facts that they can recall about 9/11 using a word web of the 5w's/ They create a book in pairs of 9/11 making a page for one fact they comprehend and one thing that they wonder about. Students listen to songs about...
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Mr. Lincoln's Way

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students read the book, Mr. Lincoln's Way by Patricia Polacco, They discuss racism and discrimination. They draw a bird and write a paragraph discussing what makes their bird special and unique.
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Workers and the Work They Do

For Teachers K - 4th
Students view various work-related magazine pictures, choose picture randomly from stack, pantomime worker shown in picture, and answer yes or no to questions asked by classmates as they try to identify type of worker student is...
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Heroes of 9/11

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to Mary Pope Osbourne and Steve Johnson's tall tale, "New York's Bravest" which was written in remembrance of people who served on 9/11. Next, they brainstorm words that are associated with heroes and heroic actions. They...
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Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a scavenger hunt on the World Wide Web in which they locate facts about Thanksgiving using a Power Point presentation. Once they are done answering the questions of the hunt, they take turns typing their answers...
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Natural Features

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify natural features on a map. In this map skill lesson, students use a landscape picture map to identify mountains, hills, islands, lakes, and rivers. Students use post-it notes to demonstrate their location.
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Computer Olympics

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students compete to achieve excellence in math facts, writing terms, problem solving, and writing skills on the computer. In this Computer Olympics lesson plan, students practice the skill of drill and practice in order to succeed and...
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I Feel Angry or Sad When...

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners identify inclusive procedures for activities. In this social skills lesson, students perform skits that illustrate inappropriate as well as appropriate classroom behavior.
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Exploring Tolerance and Related Essential Questioning on Acceptance and Diversity

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore the concept of diversity. They discuss ways in which people differ. Students visit various websites and discuss the vocabulary words found on these sites. They read stories from various countries and discuss the people...
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Kwanzaa

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students examine the holiday of Kwanzaa. In groups, they discuss "The Seven Principles" and the history of the holiday. They explore the objects that are used and what they represent. They end the instructional activity with a...
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What Is a Community?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students determine ways they can help in their communities. In this community involvement activity, students read a story that facilitates a discussion about neighborhoods and communities. Students name the communities they belong to...
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Community Chain

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students examine the concept of rights and responsibilities of being citizens. In this citizenship lesson, students participate in a discussion of the responsibilities that are associated with the rights of citizenship. They make a...
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Computer (Keyboarding)

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students practice typing the letters on the left side of the home row of keys. They complete time tests and examine their results. They discover words from those letters as well.
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THE FLOW OF MUSIC AND POETRY

For Teachers K - 6th
Students explore their feelings about rain through art, music, and poetry. They listen to music as they think about rain and determine how they feel about rain. Students create either poetry or artwork about as they listen to music...
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The National Motto

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the meaning of the national motto, "In God We Trust." In this national motto lesson, 2nd graders explain some of the reasons why people selected the motto for the nation after viewing and discussing a coins and a...
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History of Christmas Carols

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write the lyrics to their own Christmas carol. Through discussion and lecture, students become aware of the history of two Christmas carols. They memorize the lyrics to carols and perform them in class. Students use their...
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Reading: David Beckham

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students read a story about David Beckham. They answer comprehension questions and study vocabulary words with the prefix un.
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How Will I Use My Resource?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners review information and characteristics of a businessperson. They work in teams, become a business for the day and practice decision making skills. They create a product from a given resource and make a report about their product.

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