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Free Printables: Follow Me Cards

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this follow me activity, students cut out the 14 cards, each of which has two saying on it. They then match up the bottom saying on one card with the top saying on another card. Once all of the cards are matched, they will create a...
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Free Printables: ABC Links

For Students K - 3rd
In this alphabet worksheet, students read the letters in the ABC links and determine which letters are missing. There are 6 links on this worksheet.
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Free Printables: Large ABC Cards

For Students Pre-K - 3rd
In the alphabet worksheet, students cut out the large alphabet flash cards. There are 2 flash cards on each page and they have words and pictures that use the letter sounds.
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Free Printables: Shape Recognition

For Students K - 7th
In this shape worksheet, students find specific shapes or angles and color them the correct color that is indicated at the top of the worksheet. There are 8 worksheets to select from on this page.
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Language Study: Slang

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
That slang is the bomb! A simple handout explains to learners what informal language is and when it is appropriate. After reading, have your class write a few sentences using both informal and formal English. They can trade papers...
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A Living Alphabet

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students have a greater familiarity with the letters of the alphabet and use letters for other alphabet projects..
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"How To" Speeches Using iMovie

For Teachers 5th
Challenge your pupils with this innovative how-to activity. Instead of simply having learners write an essay describing how to do a particular activity, this activity has them create an iMovie describing a process.
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British Imperialism in India

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders learn how the differences between Indian and British cultural perspectives, as seen in works of art. Students participate in discussion of the differences in how individuals are viewes by others.
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Clay Gargoyles and Grotesques

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Grotesques or gargoyles are wonderful subjects for stories or art projects. Here is a simple "how to" for creating a lesson about sculpting clay gargoyles. Tip: Have learners research gargoyles throughout history.
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Animal Tracks Program

For Teachers K - 2nd
Entice your learners with this lesson on animal footprints. After reading the story Footprints in the Snow by Cynthia Benjamin, they use photos to identify animals and their footprints. Then they participate in an activity to classify...
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Talk The Talk

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create their own "talking sticks" that reflect personas they have invented in this Art lesson plan designed to introduce the Yoruba peoples from Nigeria. Emphasis is placed on personal reflection after completing the "sticks".
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Immigration Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders develop an appreciate for the various cultures that are present in their local community. Through reading and research, they explain how various culture came to live in their area. At the conclusion of the unit, 3rd...
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Generations: An Exploration of our Families Through Literature

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete a unit of lessons on families. They read and analyze various stories, label a map, assemble sentences, write letters to grandparents, analyze character traits, and write and illustrate a sheet for a class book.
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Environment: Rivers of Destiny

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the results of human intervention with the Mekong. Mississippi, and Amazon rivers. After watching a video about the status of the three rivers, they complete experiments demonstrating the effects of erosion and...
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Insect Homes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students investigate student homes.  In this insect homes lesson,students observe insect homes. Students visit a campsite and gather information about  insect homes. Students examine and record an insect home on a worksheet....
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Land of Plenty, Land of Want

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a video about the state of the environment. They discover the topic of sustainable agriculture. They identify problems and how to solve them.
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The Urban Explosion

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the uncontrolled development of the world's major cities. They define key vocabulary terms, view and discuss video excerpts, and complete a project that involves drawing a "perfect city," developing a plan to...
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Nutty for Nutrition

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create a PowerPoint presentation detailing daily intake of nutrients. In this nutty for nutrition lesson, groups of students conduct Internet research to determine what type of nutrients should be consumed on a daily basis. ...
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Producer to Consumer Fun

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students research about producers and consumers. They examine how products become available to consumers and participate in one of the activities listed such as: tour a farm or a factory, go on a scavenger hunt at a local store, or have...
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Weekly Math Challenge

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners solve a new math challenge every week. In this math center activity, students explain the process of solving the weekly challenge. Learners are assessed on what is included in their challenge notebook. Students earn rewards for...
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Westward Expansion : Mapping

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders travel along exploring the expeditions of John F. Fremont. In this Westward expansion lesson, 5th graders gain understanding of the events that shaped the west through the use of maps. Students use mapping skills to...
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What Shape am I?

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students analyze characteristics of geometric shapes. They find shapes in their environment, and communicate why it is like the shape of their choice and not like another shape.
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Catholic Schools in the Community

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are provided with a multimedia Power Point presentation that explains the educational opportunities that are available at the St. Mary Catholic School. They are presented with all facts along with the community as a whole and...
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Art For All

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners view images of art work found at the Joslyn Art Gallery. They create their own work based on a selection of the art work they viewed. Students classify their art and write statements about their overall experience.