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Helping Ourselves: Why Philanthropy Works

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers discover the concept of philanthropy. In this civics lesson, students investigate the role of philanthropy in our society, and how it makes life better for all.
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Thanksgiving Day Activities Stative Verb Review

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Thanksgiving-themed stative verbs activity, students read 10 sentences, mark the incorrect forms of the verbs in the sentences, and write the correct forms above those that are incorrect.
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Succession in the Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate their environment by growing plants in class.  In this botany lesson, students discuss the lifespan of plants and animals and how they must be cared for continuously over time.  Middle schoolers grow a plant...
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Mixed Prepositions 9

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive grammar skills activity, students answer 12 multiple choice questions regarding the use of prepositions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Building Blocks

For Teachers K - 8th
Students navigate to various websites and play educational games to reinforce learning.  In this game lesson, students catalog games to play in various areas of the curriculum;. Students play online and board games.
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Jim Thorpe: The Greatest Athlete of the Century

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students discuss what makes a sports legend. For this Jim Thorpe activity students analyze both the triumphs and tragedies of Jim Thorpe's sports career. Students then write a letter persuading their representative to name Jim Thorpe the...
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Methods of Mystery

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students utilize the scientific method to discover the age of an item.  For this historical dating lesson, students compare and contrast a 400 year old cabinet to one made within a few years by using carbon dating.  Students complete a...
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Kites: Patang - The Indian Fighter Kite

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners investigate the history of fighter kites and build their own.  In this aeronautics lesson, students discover how other countries utilize fighter kites and where they originated.  Learners create their own fighter kites in class...
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Plate Tectonics: An "Eggs"periment

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students investigate plate tectonics by observing a cracked egg shell.  In this Earth science lesson, students draw borders of continents on an egg shell, only to watch it crack in a glass.  Students record the breakup of the "Earth" and...
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Writing Police Reports

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover police procedures by filling out crime reports.  In this government lesson plan, students discuss the benefits of historical reports pertaining to criminals and victims.  Students listen to an officer of the law speak...
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Modern Culture and Society

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate different cultures by comparing the United States to Europe. In this social structure lesson, 6th graders discuss the economies, religions, languages and cultures in the Americas and Europe and define their...
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Crickets Guided Discovery

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate insect anatomy by analyzing a live cricket.  In this insect science lesson, 6th graders discuss their knowledge of insects and describe their characteristics from memory.  Students observe live crickets in class...
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Using Negative Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders practice using negative numbers by completing number equations.  In this math problem solving lesson plan, 6th graders discuss the different ways negative numbers can be used in a math problem and practice completing...
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Current Events Activity

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students investigate world news and create a performance from their research.  In this current events activity, students identify major political or news stories in the media and create a performance based on a character they will...
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What is the Function of Each Seed Part in the Growth of a Plant

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the parts of a seed by using a digital camera.  In this botany lesson, 6th graders plant their own seeds in class and demonstrate the necessary attributes for growing a plant.  Students utilize a camera to...
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English Exercises: Test Exercises 2

For Students 4th - 10th
In this online interactive English instructional activity, students respond to 62 fill in the blank questions regarding the use of gerunds, infinitives, questions, conditionals, comparatives, passive voice, reported speech, and...
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Water Shortages

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore natural elements by participating in a bingo activity. In this water usage lesson, students discuss the importance of clean water and complete worksheets based on water shortage statistics. Students utilize flashcards to...
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African Americans in the Maritime Trades

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore Civil Rights by analyzing U.S. history. In this African American workforce lesson, students discuss the history of African Americans in Baltimore and the need for steady work that formed. Students define vocabulary terms...
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3-2-1 Blast Off!

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore physics by participating in a flight experiment. In this rocket design lesson, students discuss the scientific process and how chemical reaction can create the energy needed to boost a rocket. Students utilize...
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Celebrate Texas!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore social studies by completing a U.S. history research project. In this Texas lesson, students utilize almanacs, encyclopedias and the Internet to research the history of Texas and create a presentation based on a specific...
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Marriage and Family

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore society by researching the history of matrimony. For this marriage and family lesson, students identify the religious aspect behind marriage and the ideology associated with creating a family. Students define religious...
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Painted Chairs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students evaluate visual arts by creating furniture designs. In this three dimensional art lesson, students utilize the web to examine different artist renderings of furniture, sculpture and architecture. Students utilize paint to create...
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Pendants

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students examine visual arts by creating a piece of jewelery. In this art analysis lesson, students identify the work of Keith Haring by researching the Internet. Students utilize tools and clay to create their own wearable art which...
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Fritsch - Student-Led Lesson: Vacation Commercials (I-TESL-J)The Internet TESL Journal

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research, plan and present a commercial for a vacation spot of their choice.

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