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Making a Quilt

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students use vocabulary to describe the quilt making process. In this quilting lesson, students collect needed materials, sequence the steps for quilting and create an original peace quilt. Students write about their quilts.
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The Butterfly

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate Germany during World War II. In this world history lesson plan, 6th graders research the Nazi's during World War II writing a summary of what they find after listening to the story known as The Butterfly.
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Give a Hoot About Owls

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students research basic information about owls. They complete a class KWL chart, and conduct research on owls using the Internet and a variety of resource books. Next, they write an owl acrostic poem and a report using their research...
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Yodeling in the Swiss Alps

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers become familiar with the country of Switzerland, its geography and yodeling music.  In this Switzerland lesson, students recognize that Swiss cheese is a producct of Switzerland and write about the process of making...
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Ink Analysis and Thin Layer Chromatography

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explain the process of TLC. They identify at least three components of ink. They analyze data and make conclusions based on laboratory observations.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for Reader's Circle, they also are writing a variety of pieces for the Writer's Workshop that is closely related to the novel. The quality and the quantity of work that...
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Argumentation and Logic

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students recognize inductive and deductive reasoning and analyze common fallacies in critical thinking.  In this argumentation and logic lesson plan, students use role playing activities and specific instances of inductive and...
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A Pixie Biography Report

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice biographical writing after completing research on the subject.  In this journalism lesson, students read a story of an important person's life and discuss the important moments along the way.  Students utilize...
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The 3 R's of Common Denominators (Language)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars solve various word problems that deal with common denominators, and write the mathematical explanations they used to obtain the solutions.
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In a Nutshell

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students summarize a non-fiction article in this lesson. They review a six step process for summarization. They then read the assigned article, and work as a class to write a summary using the five steps provided. They then write an...
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Summarize What You Read

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders summarize a selected piece of nonfiction text. After reviewing the correct way to use a Venn diagram, 3rd graders read a nonfiction article. They write a summary paragraph using their Venn Diagram and the five-step process...
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Summarizing the Good Stuff

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students summarize a selected piece of text nonfiction text. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a nonfiction article. Working in groups, they write a summary paragraph using the five step process outlined by...
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Titanic

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students conduct research with the purpose of writing a report about the Titanic. They use a variety of resources. The students produce a written document that has plenty of documented information. They also compare the information that...
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Documenting Science Through an Active Inquiry Process

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students follow procedures regarding scientific data collection. In this scientific inquiry lesson, students investigate inquiry questions through research and data collection. Students use technology tools to create products that...
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Ruling Out Chance (part 3)

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Pupils analyze group data to identify significant differences. They use simulation to create their own random assignment data for comparison. 
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Solve for Unknown Angles—Angles and Lines at a Point

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
How do you solve for an unknown angle? In this sixth installment of a 36-part series, young mathematicians use concepts learned in middle school geometry to set up and solve linear equations to find angle measures.
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Interviewing Skills

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Prepare your pupils for the world of work and the dreaded interview by providing class members with a resource packet that includes handy tips. After examining the materials, pairs conduct mock interviews and reflect on the experience....
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Eating Your Words!

For Teachers 1st
First graders study how to complete activities in sequential steps. They participate in various activities describing each step needed to complete the tasks. They work in pairs to type the list of steps necessary in making a sandwich. ...
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Use of Literature in SDMPS

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students demonstrate their knowledge of the eight step problem solving process. They describe how the story would change according to the solution chosen, then rewrite an ending to the story based upon a solution other than the one in...
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Making Real-Life Connections and Introducing Expository Text

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write directions. In this real-life connections lesson, 3rd graders write the steps for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.  After writing, students share their papers and actually make the sandwiches following...
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Decision Making

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners describe the decision-making process by listening to books being read aloud and completing worksheets. They write journal entries, complete motivating activities, and participate in a 5 Square Activity. As an assessment, they...
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Solving Eqautions w/ Division & Multiplication: Practice A

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore the process of solving one-step equations.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders solve one-step equations involving multiplication and division.  The lesson includes translation of verbal expressions to...
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EXPRESSIVE QUALITIES

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a dance that expresses a specific mood. They describe the composition in writing and explain how they would alter actions, movement qualities and spacing to convey a new mood. They perform the dance they created...
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Study Buddies: Place Value to Thousandths

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For this math worksheet, students will work with a coach to solve questions about place value to the thousandths. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.

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