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My State of the Union
Fourth graders, in groups, research states and using various print and nonprint reference materials. The groups make a presentation to inform the class about all the information from the state. This lesson plan provides imbedded support...
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Persuasive Poster
Students examine the effects of visual media in advertising/propaganda and how posters can influence a person's ideas. They create their own persuasive poster to convey a chosen message.
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Cooperative Classroom Text Features Activities
Fifth graders examine text features and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this text features lesson, 5th graders go over Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and text features before they choose one to include in a book and...
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Myth Busters: HIV Transmission
Students discuss the facts and myths about HIV. In this health lesson, students explain how diseases spread from person to another. They create a presentation to share their research findings with the class.
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Animals, Animals, Everywhere
Fourth graders participate in a variety of activities dealing with animal characteristics and classifications in this multi-task lesson. They use graphic organizers, make booklets, and make models.
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Here's to Your Health!
Studets research a health issue. They write an essay about the health issue. The create a public service announcement.
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Whales, Whales, Whales!
The title says it all! Help your pupils learn all about whales. Class members research different species of whales and share the information via video conferences with kids from another school. They conduct research on a selected species...
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Oral History of World War II
Young scholars research how citizens from the United States respond to the onset, duration and aftermath of World War II. They view clips from the movie "Swing Shift" and discuss the roles of civilians, minorities and military personnel....
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Service Learning
Students view video clips to define service learning. In this civics instructional activity, students read quotes, take a survey, and define altruism. Students view video clips and evaluate the motivation and impact of those who perform...
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The Clever Monkey Rides Again
Students read and explore a West African folktale. In this folktale lesson, students read the book The Clever Monkey Rides Again and examine West African proverbs. There are several related multi-subject extensions on this lesson which...
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Characteristics of a Good Citizen
First graders examine characteristics that good citizens need. In this civic virtues activity, 1st graders discuss people they know who are heroes or good citizens. Students name three qualities they believe heroes need. Students create...
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Dalai Lama: Day 2 of 5
Sixth graders explore philosophy by researching the Dalai Lama. In this Tibetan history lesson, 6th graders discuss the influence of Buddhism on the Dalai Lama and the unique view on life a Buddhist must have. Students read a Tibetan...
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Taking a Closer Look (Critical Viewing)
Students explore persuasive writing in advertisements. For this advertisements lesson, students evaluate tobacco advertisements for persuasion techniques. Students then create a counter advertisement against smoking.
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All About Me
Third graders explore how everyone is different and have a certain way in which they learn best.
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Economics: People as Producers and Consumers
Students examine the dual roles of producers and consumers in people by creating fictional stories that include examples of both. Their stories include descriptions of the tools and skills needed for the jobs of their characters and...
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Work and Leisure
First graders distinguish between work and leisure activities, identify examples of people participating in each of these types of activities, and put them in the correct category.
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The Clothes Don't Fit
First graders keep a scrapbook of themselves throughout the year and see how they have changed.
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Planning and Setting Goals
Fifth graders set goals for themselves and evaluate themselves a month later.
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COUNTERACTING MEDIA STEREOTYPING
Students explore the effects of gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination.
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Create Your Own Animal
Students design and create their own hypothetical animal. In this biology lesson, students identify the factors organisms need to survive. They classify their animals according to its correct phylum.
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Bar Graphs and Pie Charts
Fourth graders explore their interest and strengths and display them using a bar graph and pie chart.
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My Personal Goal
Fifth graders use goal setting in order to use time and energy efficiently.
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Picture-Go-Round
Students demonstrate how to participate in a cooperative group. In this philanthropy lesson, students create drawings by working together as a group and contributing their thoughts and feelings.