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Sounding out accuracy, Mix, Mix, Match

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore English by identifying segments of words in class. In this phonetics lesson, students utilize flash cards which contain letters and mix them in order to create a "match" word. Students sound out the words they...
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Improving Elementary Reading Literacy

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars enhance their literary skills through phonemic awareness. In this reading development instructional activity, students read several storybooks and analyze the phonetics, vocabulary, and overall story. The young scholars...
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The Emergence and Evolution of the Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the parallel development and increasing complexity of writing and the growth of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys in ancient Mesopotamia.
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What's in a Name?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the plants that grow in Glacier National Park. In this plant biology lesson, students invite a guest speaker to speak about plants that grow in Glacier National Park, as well as the scientific names for the plants....
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Communication Comparisons

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners investigate various methods of communication. In small groups, they conduct Internet research, compare/contrast three methods of communication, and complete a graphic organizer.
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Write A Description

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice composing sentences that pertain to the description of a picture. They use critical observation skills in order to derive the best details. The sentences are required to follow the correct subject and verb pattern.
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All About Me, My Family and Friends

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners use general skills and strategies of the writing process to show their role in their family, school, friendships, the community and the world. They demonstrate their self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their own...
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The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia: Emergence and Evolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars research the parallel development and complexity of writing and civilization in ancient Mesopotamia. In this ancient Mesopotamia lesson, students analyze the Cuneiform writing system in ancient Mesopotamia and how the...
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Seussville Meets the 4 Blocks

For Teachers 1st
First graders read and examine Dr. Seuss books, and create and write their own stories.
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Hispanic, Latino - What's the Right Word? an Examination of the Language Used To Categorize People

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students define "Hispanic" and "Latino," analyze where these terms come from, and develop an awareness of racial labels.