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Kwanzaa in the Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
You can teach your students about Kwanzaa using these interesting lessons.
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At the Crossroads

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore where South Africa is and then research details about the country to fully assess the background to the book, "At the Crossroads." They receive a map of Africa and color in the country of South Africa and list five...
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25 Greatest Protest Songs

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the lyrics of protest songs as a catalyst for social change. They discuss the influence of music on behavior and explain the use of music as historical record.
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Louisa May Alcott

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the life of author Louisa May Alcott. In groups, they analyze the book "Little Women" discovering why she worte it and identifying the characters and settings. They use the internet to examine how the books can...
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Snowman in Winter Sequence Writing

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students develop a creative snowman using step-by-step stickers. They write a short story about the snowman they have created, explaining the sequence they used to create their snowman. Students present their completed story in front of...
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Patience and Self Discipline

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students think about the importance of patience and self discipline in obtaining the things in life that will make us happy. Students complete various activities that get them thinking to themself, working in small groups about keeping...
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Celebration Symbols and Their Meaning

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop a symbol that represents something they wish to celebrate or include in a celebration of their choosing.
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Where Is It?

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice their writing skills for describing place and location using prepositions. They find hidden objects and report to a recorder the exact directions for finding that object. Recorders write the directions.
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Concert Ettiquette

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of social ettiquette. They complete exercises that are targeted at finding the right kind of behavior to display while performing in a concert setting. They make a list of the most desirable behaviors for...
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Flour of England, Fruit of Spain

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students are shown an "Old Mother Twitchett" poster, and they review the riddle. They are introduced to "Flour of England" by viewing a poster. Students are asked if they have ever watched someone in their families bake a pie or cake....
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Prepositions of Time – ‘on’, ‘at’ and ‘in’ 2 - Test Your Grammar Skills

For Students 5th - 6th
In this grammar activity, learners re-write 15 sentences using the proper prepositions of time. They use on, at, and in properly in the sentences.
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Jacob the Great

For Students 5th - 8th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 1 page passage titled Jacob the Great and complete comprehension, inferential, and story element questions about it. Students complete 22 multiple choice questions.
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I am Special

For Teachers K
Students discuss that they each have qualities that make them special in their own ways. They listen to the story, "Mrs. Katz and Tush," and discuss how the characters are the same and different. They draw a self portrait with three...
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Introduction to A Road Less Traveled

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students define philanthropy. They apply concept of philanthropy to personal experiences.
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Missing Vowels

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students fill in the blanks with the missing vowels and write sentences using the words. They then examine how to identify words, spell them correctly, and write sentences using them.
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Winter Wonderland

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore various pieces of holiday music. They select a piece of music, record an introduction that describes the style, and record a section of the music.
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What's Inside My Memory Bag?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students write sentences and illustrate pictures that relate to special mementos they bring to class.
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Idea Generator

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders listen to a story about gift giving and letter writing and generate a class list of presents they have received.
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De Vacaciones en Bariloche

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students answer simple questions that do not require much analysis. They answer true/false questions. Students answer multiple choice which would be the best meaning of this word. They use graphic organizers to contrast a cheap vs, a...
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A Monster's World

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Study African American inventor Jan Ernst Matzeliger and create imaginary monsters using texture.
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Why Are Celebrations Important?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students complete a variety of activities in their study of Chinese culture. They explore the Chinese New Year, zodiac, calligraphy, dragon kites, lanterns, games, and songs among others.
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Spirit of Enquiry

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
The lesson includes guided questions to help young scholars to think about their own behavior and purpose in life. They do this through a quiet time of reflection that can include the writing of ideas. Then students act out a play to...
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RESILIENCE

For Teachers 1st
First graders watch a clip of Winnie the Pooh and his friends encountering obstacles like losing their letter to Santa. They discuss the concept of reslilience and examples they recall of people overcoming obstacles.
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Shoe Shuffle

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students review the "word choice" writing trait, and recall how to use descriptive words to paint a picture. They write a description of one of their tennis shoes without sharing it with classmates. They place a shoe on display while the...

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