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How Size Shapes Animals

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students investigate how size affects large and small animals differently. In this animal lesson plan, students determine how size affects different animals by constructing their own animal out of marshmallows. Once students create...
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Counting Quilts

For Teachers K - 1st
Students view the Bird of Paradise quilt and observe the design-work in the quilt.  In this counting quilt instructional activity, students will count to find repeated pictures in the quilt.  Students will represent their families in a...
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Celebrate Read Across America Day With Dr. Seuss Lesson Plans

For Teachers K - 2nd
Celebrate Read Across America Day with Dr. Seuss lesson plans, and dish up the "Green Eggs and Ham."
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Sandpaper Drawings

For Teachers K
Students examine images of sand art from different cultures. They create their own version of a sand art picture.
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Introduce Vocabulary: Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Happy Birthday Martin Luther King, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and...
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Dinosaurs Were Real!

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students investigate the history of dinosaurs, as real animals. In this dinosaur lesson plan, students examine basic concepts that help them understand the history of all life. Included in this article is information on the world of the...
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Art to Zoo: Celebration

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students research and develop a report on birthday rituals around the world. In this research lesson plan, students compare birthday rituals from other cultures to their own. Images and resources are included.
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Teaching With the Power of Objects

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students define value of an object. In this value lesson plan, students identify reasons for collecting objects, compile a personal inventory of items they find valuable, and then define why those items are valuable to them. In step two...
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Building Bridges: Living in a Diverse Society

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students participate in various activities that help them build esteem, and explore racism. In this multicultural lesson plan, Students increase their awareness of, and appreciation for, cultural differences and similarities. This...
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Learning from Letters and Other Mail

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students explore the history of our mail system. In this postal lesson plan, students evaluate mail as a means of communication, create a mail system in their classroom where they can send and receive mail. Once the students receive...
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Playing Historical Detective: Great Grandmother's Dress and Other Clues to the Life and Times of Annie Steel

For Teachers Pre-K - 8th
Students draw conclusions about an mystery person based on documents and artifacts provided. In this drawing conclusions lesson, students become detectives by reading and analyzing evidence provided. This lesson includes information on...
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Gianfranco Gorgoni

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students analyze creation of the Earth Art and examine differences between aesthetic work and work created for function. In this art analysis lesson, students analyze photographs from various projects for the art elements of line, shape,...
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Baga Drum

For Teachers K - 6th
Students examine a Baga Drum in order to explore the history of the Baga people of West Africa. In this art history lesson, students recognize figures used in Baga Drum design that represent aspects of Baga culture. They also design and...
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Local Leaders and Why They are Successful

For Teachers K - 12th
Students discuss the concept of being successful. The class produces a web page that showcases leaders from their community. They describe their contributions to the community and state the qualities that led them to success.
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Local Leaders and Why They Are Successful

For Teachers K - 12th
Students research local leaders and create a web page showcasing the leader.
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Vincent Van Gogh

For Teachers K - 5th
Students examine the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh. They complete a class KWL chart, and watch a PowerPoint presentation about the life of Vincent Van Gogh. Next, they use a digital photo of themselves to create a self-portrait...

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