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Building Tolerance for Poverty in Math

For Teachers 6th
Students explore approximate and exact solutions. In this interdisciplinary lesson plan, 6th graders will be placed in 'family groups' to create a budget that is subject to random events as chosen from the 'things happen' box. This...
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Analysis of the Diary of Narcissa Whitman

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the West through the eyes of a settler. In this Westward Expansion lesson, 7th graders read excerpts from the diary of Narcissa Whitman as she journeyed West from Pennsylvania. Students respond to critical...
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Early Attempts at Flight

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students investigate the early history of flight. In this aviation history lesson, students are split into six groups to research the development of the ornithopter, hot air balloon and the glider. Each group records information on...
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South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust

For Teachers 4th - 5th
  Students read and summarize two different articles that are based on anit-Semitism.  In this Holocaust lesson, students discuss if events in the articles could happen in today's society or not.   
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Properties of Logartihms

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students apply the properties of logarithms. They solve word problems using the properties of logs and apply the formula for interest to solve money problems. There are 3 problems with an answer key.
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Cooperative Classroom Text Features Activities

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine text features and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this text features instructional activity, 5th graders go over Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and text features before they choose one to include in a...
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Investigating Planetary Life

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research about the search for life in Mars. In this space science lesson, students develop a creative visual display of their findings. They present their project in class.
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Rusting-A Form of Oxidation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct an experiment to observe oxidation. In this chemistry activity, students explain how rusting happens. They rank metals according to their conductivity.
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Making Waves: A Study of Earthquakes and Tsunami

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine plate tectonics and the causative effect of earthquakes.  In this tectonics lesson students differentiate between the types of energy waves that cause earthquakes and tsunamis and how waves travel at different...
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Who Was Charles Darwin?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars complete two activities to study Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection. They read Darwin's journal from the voyage of the Beagle and look at the scientific ideas that influenced the development of his theory.
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Children Cooking at Home: Developing Opinions

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Excerpts from a New York Times article about children cooking dinner for their family can lead learners to express opinions about taking on real life responsibilities. The story will prompt discussion, but add more questions directed at...
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Homophone Game

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students participate in a game that deals with homophones. They review the rules to the game and work in teams to run up to the board and write two more versions to each homograph called out by the teacher. All team members participate...
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The Big Bang

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders relate the elements in the human body to those produced during a supernova. In this space science and chemistry lesson, 5th graders listen to a lecture and view visuals about the big bang. They relate the production of...
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Inside Work/Outside Work

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore inside and outside work, what kind of people like which one, and what they would prefer.
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The ABC'S of Anything

For Teachers K - 8th
Young scholars practice using reference and other materials to identify and define related to a selected topic. They practice keyboarding skills while preparing definitions and senteces. Students participate in the use of FIRN to send...
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Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources

For Teachers 7th - 12th
 This simple two-day lesson introduces learners to the differences between primary and secondary sources. The lesson includes group work that explores the similarities and differences, and the advantages and disadvantages of primary...
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When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry

For Teachers K
Students explore feelings. In this language arts lesson, students realize that books help in talking about feelings. Students discuss how they feel during the reading of a story and listen to each other in answering various comprehension...
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Sequence and Retell - The Napping House

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils sequence the story The Napping House by keeping trace of the characters in order. In this sequencing lesson plan, students also retell the story as they sequence.
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The Tale of Despereauz

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read text and draw inferences or conclusions about the text. In this reading lesson, 4th graders discuss their opinions on what was read and state why they think that way to a partner.
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Koala Lou

For Teachers 1st
First graders predict what will happen in different parts of the story Koala Louby Mem Fox. In this predictions lesson plan, 1st graders say and write their predictions.
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Inferences/Opinions

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders practice making inferences and forming opinions. In this reading strategy lesson, 4th graders listen to the book Woodsong by Gary Pauisen. They make predictions about the story before beginning and discuss the story...
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Phrasal Verbs (Part 3)

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this phrasal verbs worksheet, students, for each of ten sentences, choose which phrasal verb fits best in each sentence to make each one grammatically correct.
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Data Analysis: Investing is an "Interesting" Experience

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students compute interest earned. In this data analysis lesson, students examine investments and interest rates. They compute the total interest earned and find the simple interest.
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 5--Time and Money

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils, after defining and reviewing the extensive list of vocabulary words on the board, examine various banking systems and terms (loans, interest rates, investments, mortgages, etc.). They also show mastery of this task by...

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