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The Viking Age Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology
A two-week read-aloud anthology explores the Viking Age. Scholars complete lessons that include reading, discussion, extension activities, and take-home materials. Pausing points signal assessment opportunities.
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The Ancient Roman Civilization Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology
A read-aloud anthology presents texts about the ancient Roman civilization. Lessons introduce readings, followed by a discussion and extension activities—word work, comprehension practice, and more. Writing focuses on opinion pieces, and...
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History of Aaron Copland
Third graders study the history of Aaron Copland, the famous American composer. They dance to the song Hoe-Down composed by Aaron Copland.
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BEGINNER LEVEL LESSON PLAN ANTICIPATORY SET
Students are be able to analyze primary sources for evidence of American entrepreneurship during the early 20th century. They identify the attributes that helped George Eastman succeed as an entrepreneur and consider the role advertising...
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BEGINNER LEVEL LESSON PLAN
Students are be able to analyze primary sources (photographs) for evidence of Native American culture and construct a cultural symbol. They are explained what the stars and stripes stand for on the American flag. Students work as...
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A Salute to American Symbols
Young scholars explore American symbols. In this reading and social studies lesson, students read literature regarding American symbols and describe the significance of the symbols as they research them in groups.
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Recycling Litter - Reduce Reuse Recycle Lesson Plan
Student create their own ways to help the environment. In this recycling lesson, students explore how to identify many different types of waste materials, know what types of waste materials can be reduced, reused, and recycled, and...
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Archaeological Self-Study: What Do Our Belongings and Trash Tell About Us?
Students examine how their belongings and their trash represents who they are. In this archaeology skills lesson plan, students watch a video titled "Discovering the Past" and then give archaeological techniques a try. Students examine...
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K-5th Grade Lesson Plan on Diversity - Animals
Students investigate stereotyping and diversity by looking at dog breeds. In this diversity and stereotype lesson, students discuss characteristics of dogs they are familiar with. They describe similarities and differences between the...
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Johnny Appleseed: A History Lesson
Students explore the life of John Chapman as a History activity and then reflect on how they might make thier lives more like his.
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Appreciating Diversity: A Multicultural Lesson Based on the Traditional Clothing of the Maya
Students compare the traditional Mayan clothing to their everyday clothing. In this multicultural appreciation lesson, students look at images of traditional Mayan clothing and discuss its importance.
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Introductory Lesson For the Beginning of Each New Year
Pupils explore the five values of truth, love, peace, righteousness, and non-violence. Students read a story and a poem, sing songs, and participate in hands-on activities to investigate and reinforce values. In groups, pupils act out...
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Lesson 2: Mapping Sub-districts
Students learn more about the census. For this mapping sub-districts lesson plan, students visualize census data on a map, use a map key to read a population map, and better understand the concept of population density.
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Lesson Design Archaeology- World Map
Students practice locating positions on the world map. In this map skills lesson, students explore the world map and items such as the compass rose, Equator, mountains, cities, etc. The students practice locating positions on the world...
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United States Map - Lesson 4: States
Learners use a United States Map to locate their state and use map symbols to determine the boundaries of a state. In this states lesson plan, students learn the definition of a state and identify their own on a map.
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United States Map - Lesson 7: Four Main Directions
Students locate the North and South Poles, and learn the definitions of the four directions by using a United States Map and a globe. For this directions lesson plan, students define north, south, east, and west on a map and a globe.
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World Map and Globe - Lesson 15 Mountains of the World
Students locate major world mountain ranges. In this geography lesson, students identify major mountain ranges on 6 on of the 7 continents on a large world physical map.
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Hector's World - Lesson Plan: Episode 4 - "The Info Gang"
Students watch an online video to equip themselves with strategies for dealing with people who they feel are untrustworthy. In this web safety lesson, students watch a video about how unsafe situations and untrustworthy people make them...
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What Does It Mean To Be a Good Citizen?
Young scholars study citizenship and what it means to be a good sitizen. They create their own country and determine its citizenship rules. They work together to create a visual representation of what makes a good citizen.
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Escolas de Carnaval
Pupils create a carnival display displaying the different themes they have studied. In this carnival lesson plan, students display the work they have studied through the samba schools in Brazil. Pupils also incorporate music in their...
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Canada, O Canada
Students study the similarities and differences between Canada and the United State in this unit. They examine geography, government and culture as they "travel" through Canada.
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Stories of Freedom and Justice: Learning Resources
Pupils are introduce to the topic of nonviolence and civil rights by watching a video. In this stories of freedom activity, students examine the Supreme Court's role in interpreting the U.S. Constitution. Pupils analyze how conflict and...
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The Cost of War
Young scholars study a chart showing Civil War deaths and answer questions about the information.
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Shoplifting
Students demonstrate knowledge that shoplifting is a crime and choose a socially positive course of action.
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