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Robin Hood: England's Man of Mystery

For Teachers 5th
Students study the tale of Robin Hood to further their knowledge of character traits, improve their vocabularies, and increase their knowledge of the Medieval Ages. In this Robin Hood lesson, students complete 14 lessons that help them...
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Peace Partners

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students research the similarities of historically conflicting cultures and write a peace agreement for them. In this behavioral studies lesson, students discuss some world conflicts and forms they take. Students work in pairs and to...
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Emily Dickinson & Poetic Imagination: "Leap, plashless"

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students analyze the poems of Emily Dickinson and write their own nature poem. In this poetry analysis lesson, students read Dickinson poetry and analyze the use of imagery, sound, and metaphor. Students write their own nature poem using...
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Living Integrity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze scenarios regarding integrity. In this character education lesson plan, students participate in group discussions. Students analyze various scenarios regarding integrity and construct a written response in their...
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Dodging Responsibility

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore responsibility. For this character education lesson, students review the definition of responsibility and brainstorm possible consequences of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility.  Student's thoughts are...
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Growing a Citizen

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils analyze messages and values associated with civic engagement present in the media. They analyze the local community's promotion of values associated with civic engagement by conducting investigative research. They hypothesize...
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Lord of the Flies Introduction

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders, as an introduction to a unit on The Lord of the Flies, participate in an activity in which they demonstrate how good people can do things that they know are wrong. They discuss peer pressure and "why good people do bad...
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Introduction to Immigration

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students read and discuss selected library resources about students and immigration.
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Controversial Statements

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss and debate controversial statements dealing with stereotypes.
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Abe Lincoln and Me

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students listen to story read by teacher, recall facts from the story, and discuss Abraham Lincoln and his birthday.
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India

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students discuss the land and peoples of India. They examine the effects of the earthquake that occured on the Indian holiday of Republic Day in 2001. They make a list of items they would need in an emergency or natural disaster.
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Poetry And Freedom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and write poetry that reflects true self expression. They use the published poetry as a springboard instead of a formula to write from the heart.
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The History and Poetry of In Flanders Fields

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the inspiration for the John Mc Crae's poem, In Flanders Field. They study sonnets and the use of tetrameter before discussing is considered to be a sonnet although it does not follow the pattern. They discuss the...
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Create a New Amendment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students review and discuss the important points of the amendments to the Constitution. They discuss the guidelines for adding a new amendment to the Constitution. Students brainstorm ideas for the new amendment.
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Make Lemonade

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students participate in pre-reading activities such as looking at the graphics on the cover, reading the synopsis on the back cover, reading the dedication, and discussing the title. Students read the text aloud, stopping at strategic...
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Radio Show

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work in groups to write a radio drama based on an event or period in history. They write commericals that are appropriate for the radio age and create sound effects. The radio shows are recorded using an iPod and a voice...
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The Road to Success

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students chronicle the main events in their lives so far. They draft, revise, and publish an anecdote. Students get to know their fellow classmates and they build a nurturing learning community. Students take an interest inventory and...
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Nutrition: Banquet for the Bunch!

For Teachers K
Students define nutritiion and diet by exploring the food pyramid. They examine the food of different cultures. After listening to a story about the pyramid, they draw pictures of their breakfasts. Students examine magazine photos...
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An Ancient Greek and Roman Festival

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and do a written report on one element of these two cultures. They participate in discussions of food, farming, daily life and government (among others). Students use the...
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The Individual and His Role in Society

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders discover how various writers approach the themes of : alienation and solitude, living life "deliberately" and "phonies." Through reading, journaling, class discussion, and writing assignments they realize the power of the...
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Jamestown Journey Part 1

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work to solve one of the major problems facing the Jamestown settlers, the best location to settle upon arrival in Jamestown. Students discuss and review the past European and American events that lead to the...
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Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine how the French and American revolutions influenced and emergence of free press in these countries. Students explore the link between government control of the press and the type of government. They compare and contrast...
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The Seasonal Round and The Cycle of Life

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify important dates in the life of the school and the community through reserach and interviewing. They identify important dates in the state and nation and research various holidays and special occasions. Students design...
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My Promise

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners define their own civic responsibility and create a PowerPoint presentation about their volunteer efforts. For this civic responsibility lesson, students define the word volunteer and read an article about a volunteer in their...

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