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Signs of Mine

For Teachers K
In this reading and life skills lesson, students practice recognizing common signs that would see around town and at school. Examples are, stop signs, exit signs, etc. After a class discussion where examples are given, students tour the...
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Christmas Handprint Wreath and Other Holiday Hand Crafts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students trace their hands and use the prints to create Christmas wreaths. They explore the history and development of the symbolism behind the Christmas wreath.
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African Clothing

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students correctly identify examples of everyday clothing and special occasion clothing worn in Africa. Students will classify clothing as that used for everyday or special occasion.
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The Lavender Llama

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils explore friendship, discrimination, prejudice and tolerance.
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Recycled CD Christmas Ornaments

For Teachers K - 8th
Students make painted ornaments out of recycled CD's.
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Thanksgiving Friends

For Teachers K
Students listen to teacher read alouds of books that include facts about Thanksgiving. They discuss what they are thankful for and share this discussion with another class through e-mail.
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History of Transportation

For Teachers K
Students use Inspiration to create a time line which represents the evolution of transportation which has changed the way we travel.
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Turkey Time Decoration or Centerpiece

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create a turkey using paint, a small paper plate, and a toilet paper tube.
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Tongue Depressor Angel

For Teachers K - 4th
Learners make angel decorations.
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Making Native American Vests

For Teachers K
Students listen to the story Brother Eagle, Sister Sky and observe Native American clothing worn by the characters in the book. Students create a vest out of a pre-cut brown paper bag and decorate with Native American symbols.
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Halloween Stations

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students rotate through Halloween named stations in the gym using their throwing and striking skills.
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The Day of Ahmed's Secret

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create a postcard showing something they have learned about Cairo, Egypt.
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Texture Towns

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore different kinds of communities as well as identifying and discussing the attributes of their own neighborhood. They make choices about what kinds of shapes best create the look of the type of community they wish to...
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The Shape of Arkansas

For Teachers K
Students are shown a United States map and learn the location and shape of Arkansas. They take a map home for their family to help them locate close family members across the United States.
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Arkansas and Its Official Symbols

For Teachers K
Students examine Arkansas's official symbols. They take all of the symbols they learned and put them into a coloring book.
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Henna Hands

For Teachers K - 1st
Pupils create plaster molds of their own hands and compare and contrast the size and details of their hands with a partner. The next day they discuss cultural differences and decorate the hand molds with henna designs.
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Mapmaking: Colorado Quarter Reverse

For Teachers K - 1st
Students examine the Colorado quarter reverse and draw symbols of the state's land and water features on maps. Using copies of the Colorado reverse, they color the coin design. They list reasons for the state's motto of "Colorful Colorado"
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Unconditional Kindness

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students express their feelings about their neighbors and how to be kind to others. Teacher and students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how they can be kind to others. After reading a particular trade book, students are assessed...
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Sense of Place Through the Eyes of an Inuit Children's Author

For Teachers K
Students read books by Michael Arvaaluck Kusugak to explore life in the Artic Circle. After reading the books, students compare and contrast life in the Artic Circle to life in the United States. They write and illustrate a story about...
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I Am Me and More! Assemblages and Pepon Osorio

For Teachers K - 6th
Students discuss their role and importance of being a part of a community. After listening to a story, discuss how an artist's memories affected his pieces. Using the internet, they research the different roles of community members.
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Enhancing Positive Feelings

For Teachers K - 3rd
Student analyzes a picture of a family member and writes a positive description about each individual. They cut the picture into puzzle shapes and talk about the good parts that make up the individuals as you put the picture back together.
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Pancake Economics

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars are introduced to the importance of having different jobs within their community. Using a pancake recipe, they identify the key components of making one and discuss improvements that have made cooking easier. They are also...
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Santa's Sack

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice throwing and catching with a partner or self toss-catch. As a prerequisite skill they should understand safe spaces and have some knowledge of throwing and catching skills.
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What's Happening in Arlington

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Learners host "College Night 2007 at Ballston Common Mall on Wednesday, October, 10 from 7-9 p.m. They can participate in workshops on college admissions and financial aid. The Parent Academy is a new initiative to assist parents of...